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

CVDA Company Members in “Blueprints”

Posted on April 17, 2017April 17, 2017 by CVDA

Seven CVDA Company Members will be performing a piece in "Blueprints," Nickerson-Rossi Dance's first performance at the Knauer Theater.  CVDA Company dancers will perform "Bonfire of the Vanities," choreographed by...Read More

Company Show – Sat. June 3rd

Posted on April 12, 2017 by CVDA

Chester Valley Dance Academy's Company will perform in their annual Company Show on Saturday, June 10th at the Duffy Performing Arts Center at Malvern Prep High School.  The show begins...Read More

Picture Day at CVDA

Posted on April 10, 2017April 10, 2017 by CVDA

Picture Day Information and Schedule Pictures for all combo classes will be taken at Chester Valley Dance Academy on Saturday, June 10.  Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your picture time...Read More

Chester County Dance Festival

Posted on April 6, 2017April 11, 2017 by CVDA

CVDA Dancers will perform with studios across the area in the Chester County Dance Festival on Saturday, April 8.  This is the 14th annual festival that celebrates dancers’ talent and...Read More

Nickerson-Rossi Dance Rehearses “Blueprints”

Posted on April 5, 2017April 5, 2017 by CVDA

Nickerson-Rossi Dance has been rehearsing at CVDA for their upcoming performance, "Blueprints" that will debut June 2-4, at the Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester, Pennsylvania.  The contemporary/modern dance company will...Read More