Author Archives: Carolyne

Snow Closure Make-Up Classes February 10, 2017

We have scheduled the following snow closure make-up classes for those classes that were cancelled during the past week of bad weather. Please check back for updates as additional classes are assigned. The list of classes not yet assigned a make-up class can be found at the end of this post. Date-Specific Make-up Classes Saturday, […]

Japanese ballet students audition at FVAD in January 2017

Japanese Ballet Student Audition Tour February 7, 2017

On Tuesday, we hosted our second Japanese ballet student audition tour, organized by Mr. Kobayashi of The Admissions Co of Japan. We were again so pleased to welcome such well-trained ballet students. Thanks to Robert Bateman Secondary for giving us a tour of their wonderful school, Lepp Farm Market for lunch, and the Abbotsford […]

FVAD launches Academy Homestay Program January 22, 2017

As part of the new FVAD International Student Program, we are very excited to announce the launch of the Academy Homestay Program. With support from both Mission and Abbotsford School Districts, the Academy Homestay Program places international students, as well as out-of-town Canadian students who apply to train with us, with like-minded families who are connected to FVAD. This […]

When is Dance a Performing Art? January 21, 2017

In our previous post (Dance as Sport or Performing Art?), we set out the difference between sport and performing art. To now answer the question, “when is dance a performing art?”, we must understand when it fits into the definition of a performing art. Is the Dance a Creative Activity? Dance must be a creative activity in order to be […]

Academy Newsletter – January 2017 January 19, 2017

Keep up to date on all of the latest news with our Academy Newsletter January 2017: FVAD Academy News – January 2017

Winter holiday renovations January 3, 2017

What did you do over the holidays? We organized winter holiday renovations! Studio A Viewing Area We built a wall! We have wanted to offer our families a viewing area for Studio A for many years, and now we have it. An entry cubicle with two sets of double doors – one set in glass doors […]