We are so excited that you will be joining us for our 20th anniversary year!
This year, we are committed to reinforcing the core values that define APA. Our mission is to cultivate confidence and respect—both self-respect and respect for others—through age-appropriate classes led by positive role models. These role models inspire creativity, accountability, and a commitment to exceeding expectations, while also emphasizing the importance of giving back to our community and maintaining a high standard of excellence. Each month, we will focus on a specific value in our classrooms to further embed these principles.
Exclusive Offer:
Pay in Full & Save for Group Classes!
Secure your student’s spot in classes through June and enjoy special savings! Opt for our Pay in Full option to receive 1 month of free tuition plus a complimentary costume! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to invest in your child’s growth while enjoying great benefits! If you are interested in this option, please email our office manager at [email protected] for more details.
APA Halloween Shirts Are Back!
Interested in purchasing our APA dance and/or music t-shirt option for Halloween? Click below to check out our cute skeleton designs, and order. Orders are due by Saturday, September 21st.
Order HERE!
Order Kringle Fundraiser:
Optional APA Racine Danish Kringle Fundraiser: Earn money for your APA tuition or attire! Your profit earned goes into your individual APA account and will not expire! Our Kringle Fundraiser form will be handed out in the studios this week. It is due Saturday, September 28th. If you are interested, you may start selling right away! The cost to purchase a Kringle is $12 and you will earn $3 per Kringle sold.
Order Form Due Date – Saturday, September 28th. Wherever you drop off your form is where you need to pick up your orders!
Pick Up Date @ Franklin – Thursday, October 17th 3pm-6:30pm
Pick Up Date @ Oak Creek – Friday, October 18th 3pm-6:30pm
👉Get the form you can email to family/friends HERE
Apa Shirt contest!
Calling all Creative Students! APA is looking for your help to create our APA t-shirt for the year. This year we are giving out our t-shirts in November instead of at our end of the year recitals so our students can wear them throughout the school year. Put your creative spin on our criteria below. We are flexible on the t-shirt color! We are looking for 2 colors to be used for the design. Dance, music and theatre must be incorporated in the design. Our contest winner will receive a $30 boutique gift card! All entries must be due by Saturday, September 28th. (hand-drawn images or computer designs are allowed)
👉 Upload your completed image by clicking HERE.
Fall/Winter Musicals!
Does your child love acting and singing? Audition on Wednesday, September 25th for one of the following Musicals that will be performed in January.
Leap Day – 30 min. Production
for students ages 6-10 years old
Addams Family Jr. – 60 min. Production
for students ages 11-18 years old
If your child is looking to prepare for our auditions, please sign-up for one of our workshops on Wednesday, September 18th.
For all details on prep workshops, auditions, regular class days/times etc:
Signup HERE
Day-Time Private Piano or Voice!
NEW Fall Lessons! Are you a homeschooler or a parent with preschool children? APA now has NEW Day-Time lessons for piano or voice students this Fall! Take a look at our Fall Music schedule on our website to enroll.
Signup HERE
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.
Private Music Lesson Costs:
Our private musical lessons cost $115 per month for 30 minute lessons. This is 10 equal payments/monthly average for the 10 month session; APA closed dates are taken into account.
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.
Student Absences:
If your student is missing a lot of classes prior to an upcoming performance, please make sure they are practicing at home. If a student does not know their music piece, our teachers may ask that those students do not participate in our shows.
Music Lesson Makeup Policy:
APA Private Music Lessons have a specific makeup policy. Parents, please READ.
👉Click HERE to view the makeup policy.
Important Reminders:
Newsletters:
Our monthly newsletter will be emailed out to APA families at the beginning of every month. It is also posted on our website at www.academywi.com/blogs. IF you previously opted out of receiving our emails, you will NOT receive any new emails from us. If you need assistance in opting back in to receive our emails, please contact our front desk.
Automatic Withdrawals for Tuition:
Payments will occur on the 15th of every month starting with September 15th for your October tuition payment. Your last payment will be on May 15th. Please remember we do not prorate tuition for months with fewer classes. This is a 10-month program that we divide into 10 equal payments no matter how many classes there are in a month.
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 655-KVU. 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. 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!
