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RVDA Parents and Dancers -  Check here for posting of current events, news, performances and other information (times, dates, directions, and etc.).

* In case of snow or other weather emergencies, call RVDA at 952-368-2300 for class cancellations, or check our website after 3:00 p.m. for afternoon & evening classes. *

Latest RVDA News: 2010-2011 Performance Team Audition Results. Open House - August 18th, 19th and 23rd   4:00-7:30 p.m. Fall Classes begin September 11th! RVDA's 2010-2011 Classes - Fall registration has begun, and continues throughout the summer. Please check the brochure for classes that have already filled. Click here to view our 2010 class schedule. To register: print off the registration form, select your class(es) and mail to 3700 N. Chestnut Street, Suite 101, Chaska, MN 55318. For experienced dancers, you are welcome to call for a free evaluation, to learn where your child might be most comfortable in their class selections. Call 952-368-2300. RVDA's 2010 Summer Classes and Camps: Check out our Summer Brochure. Check out RVDA's Recital Pictures at: www.rvda.smugmug.com Congratulations... Shelby Gilliland, Amy Norheim and Taylor Troyak for their selection into the International Ballet School in Jackson Mississippi this summer. While RVDA Owner Jocelyn Braudt attended the two week Teachers' Workshop in Jackson with Mme Peff Modelski, Taylor, Amy and Shelby had the opportunity to study with well known International Instructors from Major Companies through out the World. Congratulations to these ladies for their commitment, dedication, and talent.

Upcoming Performances & Events!

River City Days
When: July 24th
Time: Arrive at the Gazebo in the park at 1:45 in costume. Perform at 2:00 p.m.
Where: Down town Chaska - Gazebo
Who: Mon. 5:00 3rd-4th gr. Jazz IIa, Thurs. 5:00 5th-6th gr. Jazz IIIb, Tues. 5:15 8th-12th gr. Hip Hop, Mon. 6:30 7th-12th gr. Kick, Ballet, Jazz and Hip Hop Teams.
*Rehearsal: At the studio from 10:00 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

RVDA's Open House
When: August 18th, 19th and 23rd   4:00-7:30 p.m.
Where: River Valley Dance Academy
Order shoes, meet instructors, tour the studio...

Lakeville Dance Team Invite
When: Saturday, December 11th   Time: TBA (Late morning/early afternoon)
Where: Lakeville South High School - 21135 Jacquard Ave. Lakeville, MN 55044
Who: 4th/5th Grade Jazz Mon. 4:30 (Gena), Fame, Intensity, andAdaptive Dance

"Mistle Toes" at the Lakeside Ballroom
When: Sunday, December 12th
Time: Seatings at 1:00 & 4:30 p.m.
Where: Down town Chaska - Gazebo
Who: See Parent handbook for listing of classes and performances.
Ticket Order forms in back of Parent Handbook. Deadline for orders November 20th.

Auburn Manor Holiday Performance
When: Friday, December 17th
Time: Arrive- 6:20 p.m. Perform- 6:30 p.m.
Where: Auburn Manor Nursing Home in Down Town Chaska.
Who: -Tap IV Mon. 8:15 Kleen       - 6th-8th Lyrical Tues. 8:00 Kleen   -Lyrical Wed. 3:45 Buckley   -5th-6th Ballet Tues. 6:15 Jensen      -6th - 7th Jazz Wed. 4:30 Buckley
-10th-12th Ballet Wed. 8:15 Jensen   -Musical Theatre Classes Larson/Braudt

Chaska Hawks Dance Show
When: Saturday, January 15th, 2011
Time: Arrive- 6:00 p.m. Perform- 7:00 p.m.
Where: Chaska High School
Who: 4th-5th Grade Jazz Mon. 5:15 Buckley, The Pulse, Ballet Performance Companies (Production), and Adaptive Dance Braudt

Waconia High School Dance Invitational
When: Saturday, January 22nd, 2011
Time: TBA (Between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.)
Where: Waconia High School
Who: The Force, Grand Jete, The Edge, and Adaptive Dance.

Click here to view the parent handbook!