Event Type : School Calendar

We are closed for classes on Remembrance Day 2021, on Thursday, November 11.

“They will be remembered”

Report cards are emailed (or mailed if no email is on account) to all students by the start of the next term.

Our Fall Assessments identify any difficulties students may be having, alert parents to issues such as lack of knowledge resulting from absences, and also confirm selected students for more advanced training.  The subsequent Winter Assessments will place students into Pre-Approved classes for the next school year.

Report cards are emailed (or mailed if no email is on account) to all students by the start of the next term.

Our Fall Assessments identify any difficulties students may be having, alert parents to issues such as lack of knowledge resulting from absences, and also confirm selected students for more advanced training.  The subsequent Winter Assessments will place students into Pre-Approved classes for the next school year.

During Nutcracker 2021 Production Days there are no classes Wednesday through Saturday as the studios are in use for our Nutcracker Rehearsals and Performances.

• Students in the Nutcracker pay a Production fee.
• Students not in the Nutcracker are not charged for any classes in this week.

Fraser Valley Academy of Dance presents the Nutcracker 2021 “ReImagined” plus “Polaris” on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at the Clarke Theatre in a special collaboration with Mission’s Circus School – Triumph Acrobatic Arts.  

• Matinee: 2pm-4pm
• Evening:  7pm-9pm

Buy Tickets 

• Contact the FVAD Office for your FVAD Performer ticket – for students in our Nutcracker cast who wish to watch the second act.

COVID-19 Safety Protocols are in effect:

• BC Vaccine Card [Fully Vaccinated] required for entry for ages 12+.
• Masks required indoors for ages 5+.
• Socially-distanced seating blocks 2 seats between each order.
• Theatre seating is limited to 50% capacity.

View Information for Performers, including cast lists and rehearsal schedules.

Enjoy our Nutcracker videos in our Video Gallery

FVAD Nutcracker 2018. Choreography: John C. Carney. Photo: Duane Bradley Media.

A true winter tradition in Mission, Artistic Director John C. Carney returns with the Fraser Valley Academy of Dance for its 13th season to the Clarke Theatre on December 11, 2021 to present his newly-modified reduced-for-safety choreography of the Nutcracker ballet.

Having danced many roles in the Nutcracker with English National Ballet every winter season in London during his many years with the company, Mr. Carney brings an in-depth professional knowledge of this full-length classical ballet to this local stage. 

For 2021, the Nutcracker Re:Imagined offers a streamlined one-act ballet with everyone’s favourite dances of the Nutcracker.  Follow Clara into her dream with the mysterious Drosselmeyer, through Snowflakes and across the serene Ocean to the Kingdom of Sweets, where she is presented with the colourful and exciting dances of the Candy Canes, Arabian, Spanish, Chinese, Smarties and Russian accompanied by Tchaikovsky’s imaginative score.

Following the magic of Nutcracker Re:Imagined, our audience will be enchanted by the inspirational acrobatic presentation of Polaris by Mission’s own circus school, Triumph Acrobatic Arts.  With silks and trampolines and awe-inspiring acts in a winter wonderland, we have the ideal partners for our new Re:imagined winter production!

All the family will enjoy the magic of this traditional (now Re:Imagined) winter presentation!  

For more information on the Academy or the Nutcracker, please visit fvad.ca or call 604-826-0097.

Ticket prices:

• $30 Adults
• $25 Seniors (65+)
• $25 Students (13+)
• $18 Children (12 & under)
• Children under 2 are free if they do not have their own seat
• Ticketing fees may apply

Buy Tickets

Tickets are now available to purchase online at fvad.tix.com or in person at the Academy at 33219 1st Avenue in Mission.

Proof of vaccination is required for everyone age 12+ entering the theatre.

Contact the Academy for further information at 604-826-0097. 

Looking for information for performers, including cast lists and rehearsal schedules?  Visit our Performers’ Corner blog post for details.

Winter Holidays

Our school is closed for Winter Holidays 2021 from Monday, December 20, to Tuesday, January 4, 2021.   Classes will resume on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

We plan to continue with our current schedule to June 2022, unless the current public health situation changes.

New Registrations

Students wishing to enrol at our Academy from January should please contact the office to discuss class options.

Happy Holidays

We wish all of our families and staff a wonderful holiday season!

Winter Holidays

Our school is closed for Winter Holidays 2021 from Monday, December 20, to Tuesday, January 4, 2021.   Classes will resume on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.

We plan to continue with our current schedule to June 2022, unless the current public health situation changes.

New Registrations

Students wishing to enrol at our Academy from January should please contact the office to discuss class options.

Happy Holidays

We wish all of our families and staff a wonderful holiday season!

Our school is closed on Family Day 2022 for the BC public holiday.  Classes resume Tuesday.