Fall 2019 Newsletter

Stay up to date with all things CVDA this fall! We're so excited to welcome everyone back to the studio for another wonderful year of dance.  Below are upcoming events and important dates at the studio.

Nutcracker Auditions

Saturday, August 10th  Grades 1-8
10:00 am - 11:00 am Grades 1-3
11:15 am - 12:30 pm Grades 4,5
12:45 pm - 3:00 pm Grades 6,7,8
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Grades 6,7,8 Pointe & Boys

Saturday, August 17th  Grades 9-12
11:00 am - 12:30 pm Grades 9-12
12:30 - 1:15 Grades 9-12 Pointe

Every year the studio performs the magical story of E.T.A. Hoffman’s The Nutcracker.  Dancers ages 7 and up are invited to perform with us and take part in this feature-length Ballet. Students who wish to participate in the Nutcracker must take ballet during the summer session.  Please know that your attendance during the summer classes will be taken into consideration at the time of the audition, especially our upper-level classes. Please arrive ½ hour prior to your audition time to sign-up and be measured. Parents must accompany the students to the audition. Audition and Rehearsal Uniform: Black leotard, pink tights, ballet shoes, pointe shoes (if applicable) and hair in a bun.

Register Online for the Appropriate Audition.

Company Auditions

August 10th 4:15 - 5:15 pm
Audition Fee: $10.00
Audition Requirements: Ages 10& Up

Students interested in joining the CVDA Company must take classes through the summer. Please go to the office to sign up for the audition and receive the Company Commitment information. Students who are accepted will be sorted into the appropriate Company Group based on age and ability.

Open House

August 29th 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Stop by our Open House and see class demonstrations, meet the faculty, and register for fall classes! Our office staff will be available to answer any questions about classes and levels for the upcoming year.

Hip Hop Master Class - Erick "Spider" Paul

Thursday, September 5th, 2019
Ages 10 & Up| $25 per class, $45 for both
Class 1: 4:30-6:00 Hip Hop (Poppin, Breakin, Freestyle)
Class 2: 6:15-7:45 Jazz Funk

Erick “Spider” Paul, originally from Seattle, WA, began dancing at the age of 17. In 2005 he joined the group called the Young Americans where he received his training. Passionately driven he has traveled around the world performing and teaching dance. He is now currently working in Hollywood as a professional dancer. Credits include: TruTV’s FAKEOFF, Dance Network’s STEADY MOBBIN, NIKE, MINI COOPER, Nick Cannon, Alyson Stoner, Anjelah Johnson, and Todrick Hall.

Register Online for this Master Class

First Week of Classes

Monday, September 9th

Be sure to register for class and get all of your new dance shoes before classes start this week!

Bring a Friend Week

September 23 - 28

Do you have a best friend that you’ve always wanted to bring to dance class? Now’s your chance! Bring a Friend to Dance Week is September 23rd - 28th.  Enjoy special classes for you and your bestie! Dancers may bring a friend to any of their classes this week.  Friends of CVDA Dancers must sign a waiver before participating in any classes.