Columbia Dance Academy

All Students

Leotard in the standard color of black, light pink or white. Students may choose to wear long sleeve, short sleeve or tank styles.

Tights may be worn in white, light pink and flesh-toned colors. Convertible, stirrup and footless tights are permitted for all students enrolled in a combination class consisting of modern, jazz or lyrical as well as Ethnic Expressions Dance Theatre (EEDT) but are not required. Socks are not allowed. Tights provide a polished appearance and most importantly, prevent minor skin irritations to the feet /toes such as blistering; etc.

Pink leather ballet shoes (split sole) are required of all classical ballet students and elastic must be attached.

Jazz shoes, foot thongs, footundeez, sandasols or Ghillie’s (lace up) in beige/tan should be purchased by all students enrolled in a combination class consisting of modern, jazz or lyrical as well as Ethnic Expressions Dance Theatre (EEDT).

Pointe shoes may be purchased in the standard pink/peach color. FOR POINTE STUDENTS ONLY

Toe pads in lamb’s wool or gel whichever is more comfortable for the dancer. FOR POINTE STUDENTS ONLY

Dance bag(s) should be purchased by every student as a means of properly storing & carrying dance related items.

Miscellaneous

Wrap sweaters , leg warmers, wrap skirts, hip ties, dance shorts or jazz pants are not required but may be worn in the standard colors of black, light pink or white. These items are highly recommended during the fall/winter months.

ONLY A LEOTARD, A WRAP SKIRT, TIGHTS AND BALLET SHOES MAY BE WORN IN ALL CLASSICAL BALLET CLASSES.

Ethnic Expressions Dance Theatre

(EEDT) members do not have to adhere to standard colors for their dance attire during their separate rehearsals. Any color leotard is acceptable. However, tights & applicable dance shoes are required at all times.

Street clothes are strictly prohibited – particularly denim as it restricts movement. Only authentic dance attire is permitted in the dance studio!! No patterns/designs on dance attire – solid colors only. Fashionable hair accessories such as beads, hair bubbles, shells and barrettes may cause serious & permanent eye injuries. All hair should be worn neatly off of the face for all dance classes. Post earrings only – no other jewelry should be worn during dance classes, as (CDA) is not responsible for lost/stolen jewelry. Large hoop and dangling earrings may cause torn ear lobes. Please take time to label EVERYTHING. Several students WILL have identical dance attire. Student cell phones should be turned to the off/vibrate position as they enter the studio to eliminate interruptions during class time.