Upcoming Events
Nutcracker Auditions Schedule and Enrollment:
Auditions for our 2024 production of the Nutcracker Ballet are on 8/16 and 8/17, 2024. Auditions are open to existing Valley Academy students and to dancers from outside our studio. Audition times are as follows:
August 16th: for existing Valley Academy students only:
5:00 - 6:00 pm Ballet 4 and 5
6:00 - 8:00 pm Ballet 6 and Pre-professional
August 17th: for existing VAA students and those with previous dance experience through other studios:
9:00 - 9:45 am Ages 7 - 8 including Ballet 2
10:00 - 10:45 am Ages 9-10 including Ballet 3
11:00 - 11:45 am Ages 11-14
Pre-registration is required to participate in the auditions. If you are unable to attend the scheduled times, please contact Anne Marie Abderholden directly at [email protected] to arrange for a private audition.
If accepted as a performer for the 2024 Nutcracker Ballet production, a $120.00 rehearsal fee is required. Rehearsals begin September 11, 2024 and will be held on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. A detailed schedule coinciding with your student's role will be distributed at the parent orientation.
The Nutcracker Ballet will be performed on December 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 2024 depending on ticket sales. Some roles may be dual-cast to provide more students with an opportunity to perform in specific roles.
August 16th: for existing Valley Academy students only:
5:00 - 6:00 pm Ballet 4 and 5
6:00 - 8:00 pm Ballet 6 and Pre-professional
August 17th: for existing VAA students and those with previous dance experience through other studios:
9:00 - 9:45 am Ages 7 - 8 including Ballet 2
10:00 - 10:45 am Ages 9-10 including Ballet 3
11:00 - 11:45 am Ages 11-14
Pre-registration is required to participate in the auditions. If you are unable to attend the scheduled times, please contact Anne Marie Abderholden directly at [email protected] to arrange for a private audition.
If accepted as a performer for the 2024 Nutcracker Ballet production, a $120.00 rehearsal fee is required. Rehearsals begin September 11, 2024 and will be held on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings. A detailed schedule coinciding with your student's role will be distributed at the parent orientation.
The Nutcracker Ballet will be performed on December 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 2024 depending on ticket sales. Some roles may be dual-cast to provide more students with an opportunity to perform in specific roles.
Professional Dance Intensive
Featuring Guest Artists from the Minnesota Ballet and more!
August 5 - 22, 2024
9am - 4pm (depending on class level)
Dance Discovery Days for ages 5-9
Dance Discovery Days is a fantastic opportunity for your child to begin their exploration of dance.
Through this two-session workshop your child will have an opportunity to sample
movement through ballet, hip hop, jazz, and musical theatre instruction.
August 13/14, 2024 or August 20/21, 2024
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tuition only $30.00!
Through this two-session workshop your child will have an opportunity to sample
movement through ballet, hip hop, jazz, and musical theatre instruction.
August 13/14, 2024 or August 20/21, 2024
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Tuition only $30.00!
Our Mission
Valley Academy for the Arts is a premier, not-for-profit dance organization in the greater Fox River Valley of Wisconsin. Valley Academy for the Arts is dedicated to ensuring everyone in the community can experience the art and beauty of ballet and seeks community involvement and partnerships.
The goal of Valley Academy for the Arts is to serve students of all ages, with an emphasis on youth, by providing classical, contemporary and foundational ballet instruction. Valley Academy for the Arts uses Applied Kinesiology Dance methods to promote holistic wellness and foster human development. Talent discovery, professional performance career preparation, fitness training, and movement enhancement are among the benefits enjoyed by students of all levels and economic means.
As a 501(3c) not for profit, Valley Academy for the Arts relies on individual and organizational support to continue to provide the highest level of services to our communities. Click below to see how you can support the programs and initiatives at VAA.
The goal of Valley Academy for the Arts is to serve students of all ages, with an emphasis on youth, by providing classical, contemporary and foundational ballet instruction. Valley Academy for the Arts uses Applied Kinesiology Dance methods to promote holistic wellness and foster human development. Talent discovery, professional performance career preparation, fitness training, and movement enhancement are among the benefits enjoyed by students of all levels and economic means.
As a 501(3c) not for profit, Valley Academy for the Arts relies on individual and organizational support to continue to provide the highest level of services to our communities. Click below to see how you can support the programs and initiatives at VAA.
Dance Programs
Valley Academy for the Arts offers a wide variety of dance programs for all ages and ability levels. Click below to learn more about the programs we offer.
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