Hi Everyone! We hope your child has settled into their class(es) by now, but most importantly we hope they are enjoying them! Our biggest priority is that your child is finding value and learning in class, but having fun at the same time! Being a part of APA, we want your child to experience MORE than just great arts education. We don’t just teach kids to be great at the arts, we teach the arts to make great kids!
Students enrolled in our school year session will start to work on their upcoming performance pieces in mid-October. Please look under the Music, Theatre, and Dance topics below to view more details. Happy October!
October Value: Positive Role Models
Not only do our teachers aim to be positive role models for your child, but our goal is to also create positive role models both inside and outside the classroom!
Looking Ahead:
- Friday, October 4th: Glow in the Dark Party @ NSDS (more info below)
- Tuesday, October 15th: Recreational Dance Costume Charged for Showcase
- Friday, October 19th: WATCH our APA All-Star Vocalist Performance @ Drexel Town Square 11am
- October 21st-December 7th: Our 6-week Mini Session II starts for Ages 2-3-year-old dance classes, and select music & theatre classes – Click HERE to view
- Friday, October 25th – Thursday, October 31st: Halloween Spirit Week & APA Spooktacular Costume Contest (more info below)
- Saturday, October 26th: Trunk or Treat Night from 2-3pm – FREE community event @ NSDS parking lot
Kringle Fundraiser:
Optional APA Racine Danish Kringle Fundraiser:
Pick Up Date @ Franklin – Thursday, October 17th 3pm-6:30pm
Pick Up Date @ Oak Creek – Friday, October 18th 3pm-6:30pm
Update your contact info!
Do we have your most updated contact info (email, best point of contact, and number) to guarantee you are receiving all of the important information for your child’s classes?
If you need to update your primary email address or contact phone number or add a person to your account to receive your winter performance times, how to purchase tickets, etc.
Click HERE to update your account.
Click APA Apparel Store
Our APA apparel store is OPEN until October 10th.
Our store is only open during select times throughout the year and will arrive at APA in mid-November. APA will contact you when items are available for pick-up.
Click HERE to view!
Glow party at next step!
October 4th – Glow in the Dark Party
@ Next Step Dance Studio (sister studio)
Friday, October 4th 5:30pm-7pm | Cost: $25
Come join us for a night full of dance, games, and glow in the dark! Dancers come in your favorite glow-themed outfit or wear comfortable clothes that you can move in with socks or ballet shoes. Dancers will star in an end-of-the-camp performance that the parents can watch. Parents come into class the last 5 minutes of class for performance.
Click HERE to register.
Trunk or Treat Event!
Trunk or Treat Night – A FREE community event: October 26th – 2:00-3:00 pm
Join us at APA & Next Step Dance Studio’s free community Trunk Or Treat Event! Dress up, get some goodies, and get to know all our performing arts friends!
Want to host a trunk?? Interested in decorating your trunk and handing out candy, or know someone else who is? Families & local businesses are welcome.
Fill out the form HERE to sign up!
Halloween Spirit Week + APA Spooktacular Costume Contest!
Spirit Week: Friday, October 25th – Thursday, October 31st:
Have your student come to class dressed up for Halloween Spirit Week! Students are allowed to wear costumes as long as they can easily remove their costume if they need to use the restroom during class time.
Spooktacular Costume Contest:
Entries Due by November 1st – Winners Announced by November 4th. Snap a picture of your student in the costume that they wear to Spirit Week OR their regular Halloween costume. Then share it on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #APAspooktacular. Two students will be randomly selected to win a big Halloween treat and a $10 APA credit!
Poms for Purchase:
Students enrolled in Poms classes are required to purchase their own poms to take to and from class for practice and also to perform in our recital. A set of poms is $30 – they may reuse poms from the previous year. To place an order, please see our front desk.
Dance Student Assistants:
You may notice a student assistant, along with the instructor, in our younger classes. Larger classes will have a student assistant helping the instructor and the students. Our student assistants are ages 10 and older. We would like to thank all of our assistants for committing to our schedule for this year.
Dance Recital Costumes charged October 15th:
APA will auto-charge your account on file for your costume/tights package UNLESS you inform us BEFORE 10/14 that your dancer will NOT be participating in our Winter show on 12/14. Costume pricing is listed on your registration form and newsletter. Please see our front desk by 10/14 if you want to use a different form of payment.
For all information on our costumes/show dates and classes NOT charged, please click HERE.
2024 Winter Showcase Details - Saturday, December 14th @ OCPAEC
Please visit https://academywi.com/winter-dance-performances/ for showtimes! Scroll down to the FAQs section under Showcase Performance Times. More details will be available by November 1st.
Fall Fest Performance!
Come support your fellow APA vocalists at their performance on Oct. 19th at 11am at Oak Creek’s Fall Fest in Drexel Town Square! Our advanced vocal group, APA All-Star Performers, will be featured!
Music Concert Dates:
Click HERE for all information regarding our upcoming performances. More information will be released in November. **Please note: Music concerts and other important APA dates, including when we are closed for holidays, can all be found on the APA calendar.
Music Lesson Makeup Policy / Snow Days
Please make sure to read over APA’s music lesson makeup policy / snow days.
Click HERE to view the makeup policy.
Purchasing Music Books:
When it is time to purchase music books for your private lesson, APA offers 2 easy options:
1.) We order your books for you. Your teacher will put in your book order through our music department. You will be charged a $3 service fee for this option.
2.) You can purchase books through another site or store of your choosing.
Drama & Musical Theatre Showcase
Save the Date: Saturday, December 7th:
APA Drama & Musical Theatre Showcase
“How to Survive the Holidays”
Our show will be held at the Saber Center on Saturday, December 7th at 6pm. More information will be available in November. This performance will include our Drama and Musical Theatre classes.
Winter Production
The Addams Family:
Casting is now closed, and will be announced this month! More information regarding performances and cast details will be made available online at https://academywi.com/addams-family-musical/
6 Week Mini Sessions:
Drama Jr:
The last day of Session 1 will be Oct 14th, and the next session will begin Oct 21st, and it’s theme is Fairy Tale Frenzy. If you have not signed up for session 2, please do so in your parents portal HERE!
Musical Theatre Jr:
The last day of Session 1 will be Oct 14th, and the next session will begin Oct 21st, and it’s theme is Broadway Classics. If you have not signed up for session 2, please do so in your parents portal HERE!
Drama Dept. Dress Code:
ALL CLASSES (including mini sessions):
Please come dressed ready to move, ensuring your clothing fits properly to prevent wardrobe issues while sitting, dancing, or stretching. Please wear athletic shoes, or bring a pair of jazz shoes to change into (for Musical Theatre Classes). Crocs/sandals, heavy boots, and snow boots are not permitted for safety reasons.
Important Reminders:
Text Messaging:
In order to better relay important information to you, specifically for weather-related emergencies, please opt-in to receive text messages. You’ll also be the first to know about events and special offers! Text “APA” to 414-240-8458.
License Plate Winner:
Congrats to license plate ATM-5587. One of our staff members spotted your APA window sticker while driving! Please contact the front desk so we know who you are and you will receive a $50 tuition credit. To participate, grab a FREE APA window sticker at the desk!
Member Accounts:
You can see what your account has been charged, enroll in classes, etc. by going to our Member Log-In section on our website www.academywi.com or click HERE. Every family has their own account. Your username is the email address you gave us. If you need to update your email address, please contact us.
Facebook & Instagram: Interact with APA on social media!
We have fun contests, photos from classes, and more on both our Facebook and Instagram pages. Click here to join us on Facebook and here to follow us on Instagram!
Referral Program:
Share us with a friend! When a new family registers and mentions your name, you will EACH receive a $50 tuition credit. The credit will be automatically put into your APA account after the new family has paid for 2 months of enrollment. There is no limit to the number of families you can refer to APA!
See You On The Stage!
