PERFECT ATTENDANCE AWARDS
All students who complete the International Dance Academy School year having perfect attendance in any one of their classes will receive a perfect attendance trophy. These trophies are especially designed and created by Trudi’s Ceramics for International Dance Academy and are presented at our annual Awards and Wind-up Dinner & Banquet held annually in early June. Notices will be sent out.
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Every year, students are chosen by the teaching staff to receive International Dance Academy’s Most Improved, Outstanding Achievement in various disciplines of dance and Over-all Outstanding Achievement. These awards are presented to students who have shown school spirit, a positive attitude in class, commitment and excellent achievement in all areas of dance. Students from the Primary Level up to Advanced in any discipline may be chosen for these awards. Trophies are also awarded to students who have perfect attendance in the school year. All Kinderdance students receive Awards of Excellence. Our annual Awards and Wind-up Dinner & Banquet is held annually in early June. Notices of winners are sent out the first week of May.
TEACHING ASSISTANT PROGRAM
Students 12 years and older are invited to participate in the Teaching Assistant Program. This program gives youth the opportunity to explore teaching with one or more of our teaching staff. Teaching Assistants are eligible for the Teaching Assistant Award of Achievement. The recipient of this award is nominated by our teaching staff for their leadership skills, ability and attendance. Sign up at registration for the Teaching Assistant Program. (Only a limited number are accepted).
DANCE TIME AWARD
Dance Time Plate is awarded to all graduating high school students of International Dance Academy who has been enrolled in our school for seven (7) or more years, have demonstrated a positive school spirit, a positive attitude in class towards self and others, and for over-all commitment and excellent achievement in all areas of dance.
COMPETITIONS & CONVENTIONS
There are many conventions and competitions for dance that are offered across Canada & the United States. We strive to select competitions and conventions that will be the most beneficial to our students. As these events can be quite costly we do not participate in every event within our area; however, International Dance Academy students are encouraged to attend these events independently.
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
The International Dance Academy values the support, energy and involvement of the IDA families. Parents are invited to volunteer their talents and time at various IDA school performances throughout the year and provide support at dance related events. The International Dance Academy is always open to new ideas from its parent body and welcomes ideas and involvement from new parents at any time during the year. If you are interested in becoming an IDA Volunteer, and assisting with our umbrella parent’s association (International Academy Performing Arts Association), please feel free to contact the School Office at 622-7333 for further information.