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Classes begin Tuesday, Sep 3, 2024 - Welcome back!

September 2024 Newsletter

PREPARE FOR YOUR NEW SCHOOL YEAR....

Classes begin Tue, Sep 3

Our school year starts after Labour Day.


Our 2024-25 holiday closures and scheduled events are available to view on our website:


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Register for your classes

Haven't enrolled yet? It's quick and easy!


View your Pre-Approved Class list in your online account, select your classes, and click Enrol.




Questions? Contact Mrs. Carney for answers!

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Purchase your dance-wear

We sell new & used dance-wear... 


  • Buy online or at the office.
  • If you purchase elsewhere, be sure to match our dress codes.




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Sell your used items

It's time to bring in your used shoes, leotards and outerwear for re-sale. 


  • Get a credit in your account when sold.
  • Use our swap box for used ballet slippers - take a pair, leave a pair.


Reuse-Reduce-Recycle. It's good for our families and for our environment!


Ballet Bun Day 2016

Ballet Bun Days are back!

Learn how to make your best Ballet Bun.


  • We'll teach you how to make the best bun for your child's hair.
  • From level 3, students should do their own buns. If you can't yet, join us at a Ballet Bun workshop and we'll show you how to do it yourself!
  • Prefer a front part but can't do a bun at the crown? Come in and learn how.


Saturday, Sep 7 & 14, at 2:15pm at FVAD


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Sign up for The Nutcracker!

Sign up by September 15 to be in The Nutcracker.


  • Fill in the Student Participation form below to let us know if you wish to be in the cast for Nutcracker 2024!



The performance is on Saturday, December 14.

Pointe Fittings Sat, Sep 21

Our next pointe shoe fittings are scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 4-6pm, at Limbers Dancewear in Surrey.


Pointe 6 students who have passed all stages in Pre-Pointe 5 will then be fit for their very first shoes.


All pointe students will have their shoes checked in the first two weeks of school to confirm who needs new ones.


We close on Mon, Sep 30

There are no classes as we close in recognition of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.


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Summer Intensive News

FVAD students attended summer intensives at ballet company schools, as well as ours, and received invitations to full-time professional programs again this summer.


There were also some unexpected visits with FVAD alumna who are in professional ballet companies.


Summer Presentation Videos

Enjoy our summer presentations from our five weeks of dance camps and ballet intensives.



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Take a Drop-in class

Too busy to commit to weekly dance class?


  • Ballet 9-12 and Adult classes are available for drop-ins.
  • Book any time up to the class time, and pay online or at the office.
  • If you don't see your class on the drop-in schedule, just ask at the office and we'll add it.


New students please contact us for your level.


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More Private Lesson times

A few more private lesson times are available.


Private lessons are available, on approval, for ballet students in levels 3 to 12.


Contact us to request your private lesson time.

Join us for Adult Dance!

We've added more Adult classes for our 2024-25 season as the classes have been so popular!


Enjoy the free movement of Lyrical, or the structured language of Ballet...or both!


  • Beginner-Elementary
  • Intermediate-Advanced


Now is your time to try a dance class! No experience needed for our Beginner classes. Take a free trial class.


UPCOMING EVENTS
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The Nutcracker - Clarke Theatre

Saturday, December 14 @ 1pm

Our Nutcracker rehearsal and performance schedules will be online very soon.


Production week is December 11-14.


There are no classes during Production Week as we rehearse or perform each day.


KEEP INFORMED
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Check our calendar regularly for the latest events, closures and performances.


Hint: Type "fvad calendar" in your web browser for a quick-link to our Calendar. :)


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