How is it March already? We’re hoping for warmer weather and a relaxing Spring Break for our students! Thanks for celebrating Appreciation Month with us—we loved it!
– The APA Team
March Value: Take ownership of your actions
We believe accountability is a fundamental life skill that extends far beyond the arts studio, helping to shape character, responsibility, and success in all areas of life.
Looking Ahead:
- March 2nd-8th: VIP Registration Week for Summer DANCE – Register HERE
- March 7th: Sparkle Unicorn Dance Party (Sign Up HERE)
- March 16th – 21st: Golden Ticket Contest
- March 30th – April 5th: Spring Break (No Classes)
Want to see future dates @ APA? Check out our APA Calendar!
Let’s Take A Summer Dance Adventure!
Summer DANCE – Current Member VIP Registration March 2nd-8th
We’re offering two 4-week mini group class sessions! Choose Session I (June 29th – July 25th), Session II (July 27th–August 22nd), or both to keep your student active all summer!
During APA VIP Week: Register via your APA portal or send us an email with your class request.
**Music & Theatre Classes – Open April 6th.
VIP Week Savings (March 2nd-8th)
- Get 25% off each 4-week session when you register online during this period.
- Dancers Get An Adventure-Themed Promo Gift: Passport Perks!
- Sign up for any 3 Next Step Dance Studio one-day camps & get the 4th FREE! Register HERE for one-day camps only
Space is limited—secure your spot early! Discounts are manually adjusted.
Sale ends March 8th—don’t miss out! Registration opens to non-members on March 9th!
→ View The Summer Classes HERE
Sparkle Unicorn Dance Party @ Next Step Dance Studio
March 7th 12:30-1:30 pm
$25 includes craft and gift *Space is limited so sign up fast!
This Sparkle Unicorn Dance Party will be filled with an introduction to dance, crafts, games and choreography. Dancers come in your favorite Unicorn outfit or comfortable clothes you can dance in. 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!
6-Week Mini Session V – April 6th-May 16th
Our 6-week mini sessions are a perfect opportunity for new or curious students to try another style of our performing arts programs. We offer the following classes for our 6-week sessions:
- Toddler Dance Classes -Ages 2-3, (w/ parent or without): “Spin & Splash with the Bubble Guppies” Themed
- Drama Jr: “Behind the Scenes” Themed
- Musical Theatre Jr: “Moana -Wayfinder’s Journey” Themed
- Ages 4-10 Themed Intro-To-Dance Classes
→ Click HERE to view all of the options!
Golden Ticket Contest Returns: March 16th-21st
Let’s have some fun this St. Patrick’s Day! Both studio locations will have chocolate candy bars for $2 each!
6 lucky winners per location will find a Golden Ticket inside and win:
-Participation in an APA photo shoot on April 11th (9am-12pm)!
-Digital images from the shoot!
-An APA Prize Bag!
Hurry—grab yours before they’re gone!
APA Merch Store Open:
Did you miss our last holiday items or are you new to APA? We have opened our store again. Items take up to 3 weeks to arrive.
→ Click HERE to view!
APA Spring Break Is Coming!
BOTH APA Studio Locations will be closed Monday, March 30th – Sunday, April 5th. Classes will resume on Monday, April 6th.
Reminder: Opt-Out Deadline
March 9th for Summer & Fall 2026–2027 Lessons
Planning to stop lessons for summer and/or fall? You must submit the opt-out form by March 9th.
Please note: Not filling out the form = automatic enrollment. Same teacher. Same lesson day & time
Once returning students are confirmed, families will be emailed if any teacher schedule changes apply
Need the opt-out form resent? Please email us, call, or stop at the front desk and we’ll send it right away.
Thank you for your prompt attention! Check your inbox for emails with the subject line: “Action Required: Opt Out of Private Lessons by March 9th or Auto-Enroll”
NEW Private Lesson Makeup Policy Beginning Summer 2026
If you have not yet reviewed our NEW Private Lesson Video Makeup Policy (click HERE) shared in our January newsletter and January/February emails, please take a few minutes to read through it this month.
This updated policy will officially go into effect Summer 2026.
You can view a helpful side-by-side comparison of the Old vs. New Policy HERE.
Thank you for staying informed as we prepare for this transition!
Summer 2026 Private Lesson Dates
Monday, June 29 – Saturday, August 22
Closed Saturday, July 4 ONLY
NEW! Daytime Private Piano Lessons
Schedules changing? We now offer daytime piano lesson options, perfect for:
-Preschool students
-Homeschool families
→ Learn more & enroll HERE
SPRING MUSIC CONCERTS — Save the Dates!
Saturday, June 6th & Sunday, June 7th
Franklin Saber Center
Exact performance times will be shared closer to the concert dates.
Important Reminders:
Stay in the loop!
In addition to our PDF/Paper calendar – never miss an important date or event—subscribe to the new Digital APA Calendar!
Apple users: Add to Apple Calendar HERE (Open in Safari or Apple Mail for best results)
Google users: Add to Google Calendar HERE
It’s the easiest way to keep up with performances, breaks, and special events all year long!
Studio Birthday Parties
Celebrate with APA! Our sister studio, Next Step Dance Studio, is the official birthday party host for all APA studios—fun, stress-free parties led by trained instructors.
→ Learn more & book HERE
APA Spot the Sticker & Yard Sign Contest
Congratulations to license plate ALH-2040!
One of our staff spotted your APA window sticker. Please contact the front desk to claim your $50 tuition credit.
Want to join in? Pick up a FREE APA window sticker at the front desk for your chance to win!
Yard Sign Contest
- Grab a yard sign from the lobby at either location.
- Place it in your yard, snap a photo, and share it on Facebook or Instagram with #APAproud.
- Each month, we’ll randomly choose a winner to receive a $50 tuition credit. Winners are announced on our social platforms, and we’ll reach out on your post.
Yard signs are first come, first serve—don’t miss out!
Stay Connected with APA
Do we have your most up-to-date contact information? To be sure you receive important details—like winter performance times, ticket information, and class updates—please take a moment to check your account.
If you need to update your primary email address, contact phone number, or add another contact, click HERE to update your account.
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!
Earn Credits & Win an iPad Share APA with a friend and earn rewards!
- When a new family registers and mentions your name, you BOTH receive a $50 tuition credit.
- For every referral, your name is also entered into our APA Referral Raffle for a chance to win an iPad at the end of the season.
- Credits are applied after the new family has completed 2 months of enrollment.
- There’s no limit to the number of families you can refer!
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.
