Parent Pointers

Learn of helpful hints, tips and tricks for navigating with ease through the Academy year. Make the transition to an Academy parent seamless with our blog for parents!

FVAD partners with Canadian Dancewear Supplier August 14, 2016

Fraser Valley Academy is now partnering with Limbers Dancewear in The Pay It Forward Project! Canadian retailer Limbers has created the Pay It Forward Project to help local schools. By shopping with Limbers Dancewear either in-store or online, you will be helping our school accumulate a credit to aid in our fundraising efforts for our Scholarship fund. The fund […]

FVAD second-hand dance-wear August 13, 2016

We sell second-hand dance-wear on consignment to keep the cost of dance training as low as possible, and to reduce waste wherever we can.

What can I wear to my class? July 20, 2016

Dress Codes When you enrol in a dance or performing arts class, it is important that you understand how you should present yourself before you attend your first class. A reputable studio will enforce a dress code which defines the overall appearance of the student in terms of clothing, footwear, hairstyle and accessories. At the Fraser […]

Why do we have a Dress Code?

For Discipline An important aspect of dance training is the development of discipline which begins with students arriving on time for their classes neatly presented in the proper attire and appearance. For Unity Dress codes also create unity among the students, much like a school uniform policy, instead of causing a few students to stand out. As […]

School Shows – Being a Student Helper June 20, 2016

Student helpers play a very important role in our Academy performances. In the Primary School Show, we assign two helpers to every class. They are their helpers for the whole week, helping them change into and out of costume, making sure that they are in the right place at the right time, keeping them occupied with […]

The Simplicity of the Pirouette May 26, 2016

The complexity of the thoughts and movements that need to be considered in order to execute a correct pirouette are very nicely summed up in this excellent illustration Notes on Pirouettes by A Ballet Education. Visit their site for more of these wonderful sketches.