VADA's original acting studio, in 2000, was a warehouse in Chinatown. The school grew to include part-time classes such as evening scene study and audition classes.

With the mounting success of VADA graduates, the school expanded into a downtown studio on West Pender St. which was much more suitable as it boasted a little theatre and a light grid. Unfortunately, in 2003, a fire in the adjacent building caused sufficient damage to the downtown studio to force yet another move.

For the next two years, VADA resided on Hamilton Street in a bright, colorful and aesthetic 40 seat studio which was a beauty of a space in which to work. In the following years, VADA’s reputation grew; and by the summer of 2005, the Hamilton studio was bursting at the seams. With the Dramatic Arts Program filled to maximum capacity, and Simon’s vision to expand even more, VADA moved yet again; this time planting itself into the heart of Vancouver’s artistic scene - historic Gastown.

With two spacious, air-conditioned studios, a generous props room, and ample administrative space, VADA has reached a new plateau of excellence.