6 Week Sessions!

We offer a variety of dance, music, and theatre classes in convenient 6 week mini sessions!

The 2026-2027 Sessions

Registration Is Open!

Mini sessions are perfect for beginners or for busy families that aren’t ready to commit to a regular season class! This is an excellent way to try something new, meet new friends and develop new skills. 
View the school year length classes HERE!

Session Dates:
Session I: Sept. 14-Oct. 24
Session II: Oct. 26-Dec. 12 (No Classes Nov. 25-28) *Students in Wednesday-Saturday classes will have their session pushed out one week to accommodate the week we are closed for Thanksgiving Break.
Session III: Jan. 4-Feb. 13
Session IV: Feb. 15- April 3rd (No Classes March 22-27)
Session V: April 5- May 15

*Only the 2 most recent sessions are visible below to enroll (for readability). If you wish to enroll in a future session that you don’t see, just give us a call at 414-768-0101!

Drama Jr. & Musical Theatre Jr

6-Week Theatre Classes for Young Performers

Love to act, sing, create characters, or simply be in the spotlight? Our 6-week theatre sessions give young performers a fun, low-commitment way to explore theatre, build confidence, and make new friends! No previous theatre experience is required. Each 6-week session features a new theme, so students can join one session or come back throughout the year for something new!

Drama Jr (Ages: 6-11)

Perfect for young performers who love to act, create characters, and use their imagination! Through theatre games, improvisation, scene work, and storytelling, students will build confidence, communication skills, and teamwork while exploring each session’s theme.

Great for: Acting • Improv • Characters • Creativity • Confidence

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Musical Theatre Jr (Ages: 6-9 and 9-11)

For students who love to sing, act, and perform!

Musical Theatre Jr combines acting, music, and choreography as students explore songs, scenes, and characters inspired by each session’s theme. Students will build performance skills, confidence, and stage presence while having fun with friends!

Great for: Singing • Acting • Choreography • Stage Presence • Performance

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Explore a New Theme Every 6 Weeks!
Drama Jr and Musical Theatre Jr explore the same theme each session, with activities tailored to each class.

Session I: Sept. 14-Oct. 19

Set Sail with Moana & Maui – Animated Adventures: Set sail on an imaginative adventure inspired by Moana and Maui! Young performers will explore acting, movement, characters, and storytelling as they bring a colorful island adventure to life. Perfect for kids who love to pretend, perform, and use their imaginations.

Session II: Oct. 26-Dec 7
Spooky Season – The Nightmare Before Christmas: Enter a delightfully spooky world filled with curious characters, Halloween fun, and plenty of imagination! Inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas, young performers will explore acting, movement, character creation, and storytelling while bringing their own spooky-season adventure to the stage.

Session III: Jan. 4-Feb. 8
Defying Gravity – A Wickedly Fun Broadway Adventure: Step into a magical world inspired by Wicked! Young performers will explore larger-than-life characters, acting, movement, music, and stage presence while building confidence and discovering what it feels like to shine on stage.

Session IV: Feb. 15- March 29
Under the Sea with Ariel & SpongeBob: Dive into an underwater world filled with colorful characters, silly adventures, and lots of imagination! Inspired by Ariel and SpongeBob, young performers will explore acting, movement, character creation, and storytelling as they bring their own under-the-sea adventures to life.

Session V: April 5- May 10
Kid-Powered Cast – Annie & Newsies, Ready for the Stage: Get ready to take the stage! Inspired by Annie and Newsies, young performers will build confidence through acting, character work, movement, and performance skills while learning how to feel comfortable, prepared, and ready to shine in a show.

READY TO JOIN US?

Only our next two available sessions are displayed below for online enrollment to make registration easier to navigate.
Interested in one of our future sessions that isn’t showing yet?  Call us at 414-768-0101 and we’ll be happy to help you register!

What Should Students Wear?

Drama and Musical Theatre students should come dressed in comfortable clothing that allows them to move freely during acting exercises, scene work, and choreography. Please wear or bring sneakers to change into. No Crocs or snow boots, please.





Little Music Makers: Sing, Move, & Play (Ages: 4-6 and 5-7)

 Using the acclaimed First Steps in Music curriculum, students will explore music through singing, rhythm activities, movement games, and creative play.





These fun 30-minute classes are for children aged 18mo-3yrs, we offer Parent & Tot and a No-Parent option. These classes are all about introducing your student to dancing, while developing their ability to follow instructions and concentrate. The primary goal of this class is to instill a love of movement in your child, helping them express their emotions and ideas with confidence!

The cost listed is for each 6-week session.

Session Dates & Themes:

  • Session I: Sept. 14-Oct. 24 – Bluey’s Ballet Adventure! 
  • Session II: Oct. 26-Dec. 12 (No Classes Nov. 25-28) – Little Movers Dance Party: Inspired by YouTube’s Miss Rachel
  • Session III: Jan. 4-Feb. 13 – Peppa’s Primer Dance Class
  • Session IV: Feb. 15- April 3rd  (No Classes March 22-27) – Spin & Splash with the Bubble Guppies!
  • Session V: April 5- May 15 –  Music & Movement with Mickey and Friends!

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Age 3-9 Intro-To-Dance Classes | 6 Week Sessions

We offer various themed mini  sessions throughout the school year and reveal the themes one at a time. These classes are for ages 3-9 and are INTRO-based. They are a great way to dip your toes into dance with a fun and engaging theme!
Classes Meet: Fridays – Ages 3-5 @ 6:00-6:45 pm | Ages 6-9 @ 6:45-7:30 pm. At the APA Franklin studio.
Cost: $125 | Includes free themed gift!
*6 week classes do not perform in Showcases. Those enrolled in Sessions I or V may have the option to perform if they extend their session to learn the dance. We’ll reach out to enrolled students with info about this.

2026-2027 Sessions:

  • Session I: Sept. 18-Oct. 23 – Get Your Glow On With K-Pop Demon Hunters!

6 week session, meets once a week for six weeks. Wear comfortable athletic wear & gym shoes. Neon Colors encouraged! Grab a glow stick, & dance all night in this mini glow in the dark dance class! Students will learn beginner Jazz/Hip-Hop choreography to popular songs while making friends in a classroom setting!

→ REGISTER HERE!

  • Session II: Oct. 26-Dec. 12 (No Classes Nov. 25-28) – TBD
  • Session III: Jan. 4-Feb. 13 – TBD
  • Session IV: Feb. 15- April 3rd (No Classes March 22-27) – TBD
  • Session V: April 5- May 15 – TBD

Process

Existing Customer Portal Login – log in using your email address to register for Classes. You can also reset your password if needed.

New Customers:
New to our Portal? Watch this quick video to see how to access and manage your account with us: Watch Video

  • Click on the link next to the class you would like to register your first child for. A secure registration form will open.
  • Complete the form and submit with your credit card information. Our office staff will review your registration and make any necessary adjustments to your registration fee or tuition fee.
  • Once all discounts are applied, your credit card will be charged and you will receive notification of your payment within 1-3 business days.
  • First month’s payment is required to complete the registration along with our yearly membership fee.  Tuition will be prorated if you start after the 1st of the month.


APA reserves the right to change, combine, or cancel classes based on enrollment. We will contact you if this situation should arise and work with you to find another class for your child.

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