AUGUST 2026 - SCHOOL NEWS
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Hello, Are you ready for the 2026-27 school year? It's just around the corner! Our classes begin on Monday, August 31, a week earlier than usual. Read our latest news to be sure you're ready for 2026-27. I look forward to seeing everyone in person again soon, as I'm (finally) back in the office full-time. Thank you for being part of our Academy. :) Kind regards, MRS. CAROLYNE CARNEY
FVAD SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR 🇨🇦 |
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Important Dates- Mon, Aug 31 : Classes start for 2026-27
- Wed, Sep 16 : Sign-up deadline for Nutcracker
- Fri, Sep 18 : Sign-up deadline for Festivals
- Wed, Sep 23 : Nutcracker Cast Lists will be posted
- Sat, Sep 26 : Nutcracker Rehearsals begin
- Sun, Oct 3 : RAD Exam Prep begins
- Sat, Dec 12 : Nutcracker + Winter Spectacular show
Visit our online Calendar for more important dates and holiday closures. |
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Summer ProgramsThere's still time to sign up! - Ballet Intensives (Aug 17-21)
- Dance Camps (Aug 24-28)
- Daily Dance, Drop-in Classes, Private Lessons
- Ages 3 to Adult
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Adult ClassesIt's your time to dance! Ballet, Tap, Broadway Jazz & Contemporary Fusion...for beginners and beyond. Drop-in or enrol monthly. |
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Register for 2026-27It's time to enrol for 2026-27! Connect to My account to view Skills (pre-approvals for 2026-27), upcoming Classes if you're already enrolled, and your Invoices. Contact us with any questions. |
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Buy + Sell your DancewearPurchase in the FVAD Online Store or at the office. Bring your clean, used items for resale (no tights). You'll receive a credit for each item sold. |
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Rates & Fees 2026-27Tuition is mainly unchanged, with an added Show Participant fee, and new RAD Exam Prep and Festival Entries fees. Dance schools are regulated by BC's Consumer Protection Act, and all costs must be noted in advance. Know your rights as a consumer! |
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RAD Exam SurveyKindly fill in our short survey by August 24 to help us schedule our RAD exam prep sessions. |
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Festival EntriesRegistration opens next week for Festival Groups and Variations coaching. Read our policies and learn who is eligible to enter. |
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Nutcracker + Winter Spectacular Pre-ShowIt's nearly Nutcracker season! Plus a Winter Spectacular pre-show by our Tap, Jazz and Modern students. Look out for Polar Bears, Reindeer, Santa, Elves and a fabulous Snowball Fight! Tickets will be on sale in September. |
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Nutcracker CastSign up by Sep 16 to participate in our 19th season at the Clarke Theatre on Dec 12. No commitment is required until cast and rehearsal schedules are posted. |
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