From the dancers at CVDA: The Ultimate Holiday Wish List

From the dancers at CVDA: The Ultimate Holiday Wish List

Happy holidays from our CVDA family to yours! ’Tis the season for giving and gifting to our loved ones. The shopping days are ticking by, but here are some ideas for that special dancer in your life. We conducted an informal survey, and here are some popular answers:...
How does The Nutcracker impact dancers at CVDA?

How does The Nutcracker impact dancers at CVDA?

The countdown to The Nutcracker is upon us. In just a few weeks Chehalem Valley Dance Academy will present its 12th annual Nutcracker performance. It has become one of our most beloved traditions and we can’t wait to share this year’s show on December 11th and 12th....
Staying Safe at CVDA

Staying Safe at CVDA

We are thrilled to have our doors back open and dancers back in the studio!  We have taken the time to tape off our floors and measure out spaces for each dancer. This gives all of our dancers enough space for social distancing and to meet all current state...
Jump 2019 Recap

Jump 2019 Recap

Spending 4 days in the convention center with friends dance family can get a bit exhausting.  As a faculty, we didn’t truly realize until we were there HOW MANY newbies we had! WOW! But also, YAY! Attending convention is one of the most valuable events of a PC...
Jump Recap 2018

Jump Recap 2018

We love attending Jump Dance Convention and Competition every year! It has been a crazy month and we haven’t collected any photos – but are excited to share the results with our CVDA Family! <3 Great work everyone! Here are the results of the weekend!...
CVDA Alum Charissa York

CVDA Alum Charissa York

Charissa York is our third CVDA alumna to feature this fall. Currently living in Denver, Colorado, with her husband, Stephen York, she is grateful for her many years with Chehalem Valley Dance Academy, both as a dancer and instructor. We caught up with Charissa...