Calendar & Policies

              Calendar for 2025-2026

Rules & Policies:

At Commonwealth Dance Academy students are taught dance in a nurturing, fun, and positive environment. 

We believe that dance develops self-esteem and confidence as well as grace and poise.

Attendance:

Good attendance is so important in dance! Students benefit from consistent attendance.  

Class Placement:

Commonwealth Dance Academy offers a complete curriculum ranging from pre-school to professional courses. Students are encouraged to achieve their highest potential through individualized instruction by qualified teachers.

Each student is placed in class according to his/her age ability, and experience.

Our entire staff is dedicated to the ideal of excellence in dance education, taught in a loving and nurturing environment.

 

Communication & Correspondence:

Email: We use email for important information, reminders, and personal messages.

         Our email address is cda.walpole@gmail.com.    

Please friend us on Facebook and follow our Instagram.  Pictures and videos of our dancers are often posted as well as last minute class cancellations, special events, reminders, and current happenings at the studio!

FACEBOOK : Commonwealth.danceacademy

INSTAGRAM : CDAPRIDE

Snow Days: 

In case of snow, school may be canceled, but if conditions improve, we may hold classes. 

Cancellations will be posted on our Facebook page.   Or please call 508-668-4764 for a recorded message.

It will be posted two hours before classes are scheduled to start.

End of Season Performance:

Dance is a performing art! Every year we put on a themed family freindly show with choreography that is worked on in the classes throughout the year. All students are encouraged to participate in the annual recital.

Date to be determined.

This is a positive, no-stress experience for the dancers and their parents.

Dress Code

Pre-School 

    PINK BALLETS:                        Capezio    212 C    orV100        

    WHITE TAP SHOES:               Capezio    356 C     

     PINK LEOTARD                        Any style,      Skirt or tutu optional

    PINK TIGHTS                             Capezio    1916 C

    

Kindergarten - 

    PINK BALLETS                         Capezio    212C  or 2038 W          

    TAN TAP SHOES                      Capezio    3800         

     BLACK LEOTARD                   Any Style, skirt or Tutu optional

 

 

First - Fourth Grade        

    PINK BALLETS                        Capezio    212C  or 2038 W          

    TAN TAP SHOES                     Capezio    3800              

    TAN PULL-ON JAZZ SHOES  Capezio    EJ 2

    BLACK LEOTARD                   Any Style, skirt or Tutu optional

    PINK TIGHTS                             Capezio    916 C

 

 Fifth Grade - High School    

    PINK BALLETS                        Capezio    2038W  (LEATHER)     

    TAN PULL-ON JAZZ SHOES  Capezio    EJ 2             

    LYRICAL SHOE                       Capezio    HO 62 (LEATHER)          

    BLACK TAP OXFORD            Capezio     CG19 

     BLACK LEOTARD

    TRANSITION TIGHTS             1916 Pink (for Ballet) or Suntan

Suntan tights for JAZZ, TAP, or LYRICAL

Black Leotard of any style can be worn for classes KDG and up

All shoes and dancewear are available for purchase or order at the studio

You will recieve a free pair of tights with purchase of $35 or more.

Dancewear can also be purchased at Capezio in Wellesley. 

 MISSION STATEMENT:

Commonwealth Dance Academy is committed to fostering the knowledge and love of dance within a caring and inclusive community. We urge each student to strive daily for their personal best, as well as support one another in promoting a sense of teamwork inside and outside the classroom. We expect each student to develop a respect for themselves and others.

We are a community where differences are embraced and no member demeans, belittles, or harms another physically or emotionally.  

We recognize our responsibility to provide a welcoming and open environment where students of all backgrounds collaboratively learn.  Diversity,equity, and inclusion are instrumental in the fulfillment of our values and mission.