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

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