CB Dance Academy (CBDA) centrally located in Richmond Hill, has been teaching, mentoring and inspiring students in their love for dance since 1985 offering a full range of recreational and competitive training. Led by Directors, Charma Belnavis and Charmaine Penney,  CB Dance Academy provides an innovative and versatile dance curriculum.

CBDA has the honor and privilege of having one of the most professional, dynamic and dedicated teaching teams. Providing fantastic role models and mentors for our dancers.  Over the years we are so proud to have several students graduate into the professional dance worlds and being accepted into some of the most prestigious Companies & programs including Nederlands Dans Theater, Canada’s National Ballet School, Toronto Metropolitan University, Arts Umbrella, Ballet Jorgen, Toronto Dance Theatre; Millennium Dance Complex TO. Many of our dancers have gone on to perform professionally on The Next Step, Backstage, several TV commercials, movies, and as members of the Toronto Raptors Dance Pak and Raptors Jr. Dance Pak.

It is truly our philosophy to provide a welcoming, fun and positive venue that celebrates everyone's accomplishments.

CB Dance Academy Shoppable 2026/2027 Dress Code 

RECREATIONAL

KINDER-DANCE

Dancewear: Leotard – color optional, Ballerina Pink Tights. Hair up in bun or ponytail
Boys – black short-sleeve T-shirt and black shorts
Shoes: Pink leather or canvas ballet slippers with pink elastic sewn across ankles
Boys – same shoe in black

MINI MOVERS COMBO

Dancewear: Leotard & fitted dance shorts; colour/style optional. Hair in a bun or ponytail
Boys – short-sleeve T-shirt and black shorts
Shoes: Black Tie-Up Oxfords Capezio 473C in Child or Adult, Sansha TA91, Bloch SO301G
Student – BEFORE wearing. Please check proper fit with teacher is required

BALLET 

Classes 5-7 yrs: Black or pink tank leotard
Classes 8 yrs & Higher – Black only tank leotard
All girls: Ballerina Pink Tights - full foot or transitional style. Hair in a bun
Boys - black short-sleeve T-shirt and black shorts
Shoes: Pink canvas split-sole in Child or Adult - with pink elastic sewn to fit across ankles.
Boys: same shoe but in black
Student – To check proper fit with teacher required BEFORE buying & wearing

JAZZ

Dancewear: Leotard & Fitted Dance Shorts; colour/style optional. Hair in ponytail
Boys –short-sleeve T-shirt and black shorts
Bare feet

TAP

Dancewear: Leotard & Fitted Dance Shorts/Pant; colour/style optional. Hair in ponytail
Boys –short-sleeve T-shirt and black shorts or dance pants
Shoes: Black tie-up oxfords: Capezio 473 Child or Adult, Capezio CG19 Child or Adult,  Sansha TA91, Bloch SO301G
Student – BEFORE wearing. Please check proper fit with teacher is required

CONTEMPORARY 

Leotard & Fitted Dance Shorts, colour and style optional. Hair in ponytail
Boys – T-shirt and black shorts
Bare feet

ACRO

Dancewear: Leotard & Fitted Dance Shorts; colour/style optional. Hair in ponytail
Boys –short-sleeve T-shirt and black shorts
Bare feet

HIP HOP 

Comfortable, loose-fitting pants and t-shirt. INDOOR solid white running shoes. No patterns, no colors. NO STREET SHOES or boots permitted

COMPETITIVE TEAM

Competitive students to check with teacher for fit approval BEFORE wearing any shoes.

BALLET 

Girls: Black bodysuit, Pink Tights
Boys:  Solid Black fitted short sleeve or tank, Black shorts, length must be above the knee
So Danca canvas SD16C or Sansha Star split sole canvas 15C – girl/pink boy/blk

JAZZ

Girls: Solid Black leotard or dance half top, solid black dance shorts-1-2" No long shorts or black track pants/dance pants
Boys: Solid Black fitted short sleeved or tank t-shirt, Black shorts, length above knee or black track pants/dance pants 

No shoes required for Sept.-Dec. Parent will be notified of shoe style & color in Dec.

TAP

Girls: Solid Black leotard or dance half top, solid black dance shorts-1-2" No long shorts.
Boys: Solid Black fitted short sleeved or tank t-shirt, Black shorts, length above knee

Micros & Mini 2 -Bloch S0301G Black No Substitutes.
Mini 1 & Jr. – Bloch J.Sams Pro S0313 Black

HIP HOP
loose fitting sweatpants and t-shirt
Hip hop - indoor shoes until specific brand/type is given by instructor in Dec.