I am so proud of you for the work you did this weekend at Tremaine Dance Convention!

Jamos Velarde – Scholarship for classes at the Edge Performing Arts Center in LA!

Liz O’Donnell – pulled on stage to perform tap with Miss Laurie Johnson!

Bridget and Lindsay – making it past the first cut in scholarship auditions!

“Android” – 1^st Place

“Parachute” – 1^st Place

“Ooh La La” – 1^st Place

“Time Out From The World” – 1^st Place

“Lovegood” – 1^st Place

“Whale” – 1^st Place

“Take Me To Paris” – 2^nd Place

A HUGE Thank You to the Performing Company Booster Club for the awesome good luck snack bags that all the dancers enjoyed all weekend, to the dancers for being wonderfully supportive to each other, and the moms for all being so fun to be around all weekend, not to mention our staff for being dedicated to the growth of our dancers.

I am constantly proud of everyone in our CVDA Family!

-Kristen

Chehalem Valley Dance Academy will close with the Newberg School District for the Newberg location and with the McMinnville School District for the McMinnville location.  There will NOT be a make-up class scheduled for the 1st closure of each day (i.e. first Monday closure), as per the tuition policies. Dancers are welcome to take another class as a make up if they wish.  In the event we are closed for more than 1 Monday due to inclement weather, we will schedule a make up class in late spring.

Upcoming public performances by some of the principal roles in the Nutcracker include…

Thursday December 1st from 5:15-6:15pm: Francis Square (intersection of 1st and College)

Friday December 2nd from 6:00 – 8:00pm: CVDA Newberg

Saturday December 3rd: Astor House 11:45 – 12:15pm, Avamere 1:00pm – 1:30pm, and Friendsview 3:30 – 4:15pm.

Sunday December 4th: Sing-Along-Messiah

Come see us at any or all of these great locations!

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At CVDA, we employ highly qualified and experienced instructors that share our mission and passion for dance.  Our smaller class sizes allow students to get more individualized attention and instruction from teachers, and as a result progress at a faster level than in a large class environment.  Our smaller class sizes also ensure that teachers can catch any problems before they turn into bad habits or improper technique.

What are private lessons?

Private lessons ensure that the student has the undivided attention of the teacher and can progress at a level suited to them individually. Private lessons are arranged with the instructor directly and cost is usually around $25/half hour.

Are parents allowed to watch classes?

We allow parents to watch during our designated Parent Watch Weeks throughout the school year only.  It is important for the student to establish a relationship with the instructor that supports they are the authority figure in the class and this can only be done if the parent is not in the studio during class.  Parents are welcome to wait in the lobby during the class if they would like to be nearby.  

 Why are your prices higher then other local studios and why shouldn’t I enroll my child in a cheaper option?

In many cases you will find that our teachers are more highly qualified than other local dance options and have a lot of teaching and performing experience.  When choosing an educational activity for your child, the quality of instruction is very important.  The environment of taking classes in a dance studio is more conducive to learning when compared to a home, garage, or other large obligatory space.  There are little to no distractions at CVDA for the dancers and the instructors that teach with us are passionate about teaching and not just using the position as a side venture.

What is the registration fee for and do I have to pay it?

The registration fee covers administrative expenses and is paid by all students.

Do I have to pay with post-dated checks?

Yes.  This policy is not flexible and we will not register a student without the receipt of post-dated checks.

How is CVDA different from other local studios?

As for other dance studio, we cannot comment on instructors or procedures.  However, we do differ in a number of ways including that we have professional floating Marley dance floors; our studios are over 1000 sq. feet each, we have a full time office staff, and a large lobby to accommodate families and dancers between classes.

Long overdue and highly anticipated, the new website is built to be interactive, resourceful, and user-friendly. Handouts will be available online under Newberg and McMinnville tabs, the calendar is set up with billing, events, Performing Company, and closure schedules within it that you can link with your own google calendar. Tuition, dress code, policies, camp information, and staff bios are also available. At any time of day you will be able to access the latest information regarding classes, tuition, master classes, community events, and showcase information. Though there are still a few more touches to add, we are ready to launch the new website in all of its glory. The website also has online registration! Check it out!

I am thrilled to launch the new website.  A huge thank you to my good friend Josh Brown who set up the website and taught me how to update it nonstop.

Enjoy!

Kristen Coats, Owner/Aritistic Director

Costume bills have been mailed out and the 1st costume payment due.  Dancers  who do not purchase a costume will not be able to participate in the Annual Showcase.   Any questions regarding the showcase can be directed to Kristen at kristen@iheartcvda.com.