We hope you had a great Thanksgiving with your family. APA has so much to be thankful for. We are blessed with an incredible staff, hard working students, and their dedicated parents. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for choosing APA for your child’s arts education.
We have such an exciting month coming up with lots of performances. Please make sure to read all of the information so you and your child are prepared for the upcoming events. We are looking forward to seeing our students perform this month!
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More Important Info For You To Know
NYC Trip Update: We received enough interest in a trip to NYC. This trip will take place on Friday, October 19th-Monday, October 22nd, 2018. If you would like information and pricing, please email [email protected] for details. This opportunity will be open to all APA students and families. We would work directly with a company that set up the trip from beginning to end. These trips are NOT for performing or competing. They offer a package deal with some add ons such as dance classes at Broadway Dance Center, etc.
Logo Wear for Sale: We have some great new pieces in our logo wear store. You can click the link below and place your order online. Our store will close on December 10th and will not reopen until January 1st. All orders will take 3-4 weeks after the store closing date and will be shipped for free to APA. Click here for the link.
Referral Program: Share us with a friend. When a new family registers and mentions your name, you will EACH receive a $50 tuition credit. (Credit given after 2 months enrolled and there is no limit to the number of families referred!)
Give the gift of Dance: We’re excited to bring you a new way to give the gift of dance lessons to someone you know to group classes with openings! Beginning December 1st we will have FREE gift cards handed out inside of the classroom or for you to grab at the front desk and GIFT to someone who is not currently attending APA. This gift card gives them a full month of dance classes (group classes only, up to $59 value) at no cost to them. All you need to do is write your name and theirs on the back of the gift card and give it to them. They can call us, stop by either location or go online to register for the dance class of their choice. *Please make sure to have them mention they have a gift card promotion* If they choose to register after the free month and are enrolled for 2 months you both will be eligible for the APA referral program credit! They must be enrolled by January 15th, 2018 and this offer is for new students only.
License Plate Winner: Congrats to license plate 848-GEE! One of our staff members spotted your Academy 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 next month, grab a FREE window sticker at the desk!
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!
Kudos! Program: We hope that you are enjoying the NEW Kudos! Program we have at APA. Don’t forget to take advantage of the awesome deals that these local businesses have provided. If you are a business owner interested in our Kudos! Program, please email Cara at [email protected] Click here to see all the great deals!
APA Community Christmas Party: Join APA on Sunday, December 3rd for some Holiday fun! We’re proud to bring this fun FREE event back for it’s 4th year! This is open to the community, so please invite friends and family. Santa will be here for pictures with the kids; we’ll have crafts; cookies & juice and much more!! Elsa will be making an appearance as well! Click on the following links to register today!
Toys for Tots: If you can’t make it to our Community Christmas Party and would still like to donate a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots we will have donation boxes in the lobby of both locations. Donations will be accepted immediately and our donation drive will end on Sunday, December 3rd.
Winter Break: APA will be closed December 23rd – January 2nd. Classes will resume on Wednesday, January 3rd. We will not have dance classes on December 16th, due to our Showcase performances. Music classes WILL be held that day.
Snow Days: APA will decide if we will remain open during a snow/ice storm. We will use the school district’s verdict as a guideline. We will email everyone by 3pm if we decide to close Monday-Friday or by 8am on Saturdays. We will post on Fox 6, as well as our facebook page. Because this is completely out of our control, we cannot provide make up lessons for each class, however, we will allow you to attend any group class the following week as a make-up. Please stop by the front desk to schedule.
Cold Weather Reminder: To aid in injury prevention it is important that the dancer’s bodies are warm when they come to class. We recommend that students wear layers to and from dance class. Even though they may feel hot after dance class, it is important for their health to wear a bottoms and a jacket.
APA Students of the Month: Congrats to the following students –>
Music – Alex Markowiak – Alex is a smart young man who has improved greatly since he began taking piano lessons last year. His attitude and work ethic make it easy to teach him. He works hard, but still enjoys himself and likes to have fun and laugh. I look forward to his continued growth. Alex is nominated by Mr. Jake.
Recreational Dancer – Mallory Michalski – “I love having Mallory in dance. She is energetic, hard worker and gives her all every day. She is also a great assistant. She is patient and kind with all the dancers she assists for. She is a great role model for them. I have had the pleasure and privilege to watch her grow into an outstanding dancer and beautiful young lady! ” Mallory is nominated by Miss Alyse.
Competitive Dancer – Carley Whitt – Carley is new to the competitive dance teams this year, and she is flourishing. She has never missed a class. She comes ready to work hard, she takes the corrections in class and applies them. She is always smiling and positive. She challenges herself and her hard work is paying off! She is a joy to have in class. Carley is nominated by Miss Heather and Miss Danielle.
Winter Intensive w/ Master Dance Teachers: APA is thrilled to bring two master teachers to the studio for the 2017 Winter Intensive! Both are seasoned in performance and dance education and will be presenting a full day of dance divided into 2 levels – Beg/Int and Int/Adv. Six classes will be offered, 1 hour each (1.5 hour ballet in the morning) and will include: Ballet, Musical Theater, Tap, Modern/Contemporary, and Jazz. We recommend dancers be age 7 and up. To register: Stop at the front desk or call the studio! Registration will close on 12/21 or when we are at capacity! Click here to learn more!
Winter MUSIC Performance: Our winter music recital will be held at the Oak Creek Salvation Army on Sunday, December 10th starting at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm or 5pm. We are currently collecting song selections from students & teachers and then will assign students their performance time. Please check your email for our performance line-up on Monday, December 5th. The Oak Creek Salvation Army is located at 8853 S. Howell Ave. This is a beautiful and newly renovated space that seats up to 400 people. This is a free event for students and any friends or family. Please feel free to invite as many guests as you would like. Each act will be about 1 hour. Please have students dress in formal attire, no jeans!
Winter DANCE Information
Tickets: Tickets are going fast for our December performances! Please visit the South Milwaukee PAC online to purchase your tickets – Click here. Our 1:30pm show has very limited seating currently (under 30 seats) — if your students are in these shows and you have not already purchased tickets we encourage you to do so immediately.
Volunteers: We are looking for parent volunteers to sit backstage with each class grade 1 and younger. Please sign up at the front desk. You will be able to watch your child dance.
Dress Rehearsal: There is no formal dress rehearsal for our December Showcase. When students arrive 30 minutes early their teachers and APA staff will make sure their costume/hair are correct.
Music: Recreational classes can request to have their music sent to them so they can practice at home. Please email us at [email protected] and we will send you a digital file.