Fern studied from early childhood to become a dance teacher and to develop interest in the arts with children. She has studied with many of the dance world’s famous artists and is certified to teach by Dance Masters of America. She has taught in Spain, and owned dance studios in her native California before relocating to Nevada. Fern and her husband, Ray Criddle, opened a studio in Las Vegas in 1974, which has become the largest school of the arts in the state. She has taught at national and regional conventions and seminars. As a dancer and singer, Fern toured with her own single act in the West as well as in Asia, Pacific Islands, and Alaska.
Fern Adair is biographed in Distinguished Women in Southern Nevada, and was the recipient of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce Achievement in the Arts Award, recipient of Clark County Commissioners Proclamation of Appreciation, and in 1996, Fern Adair Day was proclaimed by the City of Las Vegas. Dance Educators of America honored Fern with a lifetime membership.
What is happening at the Conservatory:
The Next Summer Day Camp Begins June 29th Grades 1st-6th Sign up today - 702-458-7575 Classes in various dance, musical theatre, gymnastics, karate, and much, much more
Children's Theatre Workshop Presents Schoolhouse Rock Short Summer 8 Week Session Classes Begin June 2nd at 6:00pm Every Tuesday and Thursday 6:00pm-8:00pm Grades 1st - 9th Please call 702-458-7575 to sign up today!
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New Classes Announced Cheer Tumble Trampoline for Divers Open Gym for Adults Call 702-458-7575 for more information or to sign up for class
Our Philosophy
Each student should vigorously strive to reach his or her own ultimate summit of progress, expression and expertise. It is toward those ideals that the faculty and staff of the Fern Adair Conservatory of the Arts are committed and dedicated. Our highly professional faculty is yet another reason for the Conservatory being the largest school of its kind in Nevada.
About Fern Adair
Fern studied from early childhood to become a dance teacher and to develop interest in the arts with children. She has studied with many of the dance world’s famous artists and is certified to teach by Dance Masters of America. She has taught in Spain, and owned dance studios in her native California before relocating to Nevada. Fern and her husband, Ray Criddle, opened a studio in Las Vegas in 1974, which has become the largest school of the arts in the state. She has taught at national and regional conventions and seminars. As a dancer and singer, Fern toured with her own single act in the West as well as in Asia, Pacific Islands, and Alaska. 
Each student should vigorously strive to reach his or her own ultimate summit of progress, expression and expertise. It is toward those ideals that the faculty and staff of the Fern Adair Conservatory of the Arts are committed and dedicated. Our highly professional faculty is yet another reason for the Conservatory being the largest school of its kind in Nevada. 
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