CVDA Alumna Lauren Leader

Posted on August 26, 2017September 22, 2017 by CVDA

Lauren Leader '16 participated in Nickerson-Rossi Dance's Choreographic Residency Program and studied with Stephen Agisilaou. She spent a week taking his classes and rehearsing a piece that was performed in...Read More

Cardio Dance Party

Posted on August 14, 2017 by CVDA

Calling all Middle School Moms!  Sign you and your daughter up for our Cardio Dance Party Event on Sunday, August 27th from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm.  Join personal success...Read More

2017 Nutcracker Casting Information

Posted on August 14, 2017August 19, 2019 by CVDA

Congratulations to all of the dancers who auditioned for our production of the Nutcracker.  It takes our choreographers no less than two weeks to create the final cast list.  Upon...Read More

CVDA Open House

Posted on August 4, 2017August 28, 2017 by CVDA

All students and families of CVDA are invited to our Fall Open House!  Come take a look at our spacious studios, dressing rooms, and parent lounge areas for the upcoming...Read More

2017 Nutcracker Auditions

Posted on August 2, 2017August 9, 2017 by CVDA

Auditions for the annual Chester Valley Dance Academy production of The Nutcracker are Saturday, August 12, and Sunday, August 13.  Please see the schedule below for the appropriate audition time...Read More

Stage Makeup How To

Posted on May 26, 2017May 26, 2017 by CVDA

Make-up for all performers is a medium base makeup/foundation, rouge, bright red lipstick, brown eye shadow, black/brown mascara & false eyelashes. FOUNDATION MAKEUP: Apply makeup to the face, blending it...Read More

Ballet Bun 101

Posted on May 25, 2017May 25, 2017 by CVDA

Many of the recital dances require dancers to have their hair in a slicked back ballet bun with no bangs.  But what's the best way to get such a smooth...Read More

Backstage Etiquette

Posted on May 23, 2017May 7, 2026 by CVDA

The new environment of a stage makes it difficult and confusing for students of all ages to maneuver backstage at Recital. The following are some important stage factors of that...Read More