Parent Pointers
Performance makeup is necessary for professional dancers, but not essential for children. At FVAD, we strongly believe that children should be children as long as possible. We believe that children are already beautiful, so why cover their faces with makeup? Students in our performances shine on stage because they are happy, healthy and well-trained. They wear age-appropriate […]
Read morePlease refer to the information in the link below for hair, makeup and footwear requirements for the Primary-Junior School Show and Junior-Senior School Show 2017… FVAD Hair-Makeup-Footwear List 2017 (last updated June 15 – changes in red) You will find details on makeup in the Performance Handbook, and can also view this post: Does my child […]
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We’re very excited to announce our new dress codes being introduced over the next two years in wonderfully bright new colours and styles! For 2017-18, we have new leotards and colours for Grade 4, Grade 6, Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate, and Advanced ballet: For 2018-19, we will be introducing new dress codes for Primary, Grades 1-3, […]
Read moreRegistration 2017-18 begins April 15, and opens for new students on May 1. Class Schedules The printable class schedule is now online for viewing. The online class schedule will be accessible from April 15. Only classes on a student’s Pre-Approved Class list will be visible during priority registration 2017-18, until May 1 when the schedule […]
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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 […]
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As winter weather approaches Mission, it is helpful to be aware of our procedures for school snow closures.
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