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.
Exciting Updates from APA Theatre:
Get ready for an incredible Spring & Summer at APA Theatre!
6-Week Mini Sessions Continue!
These 6-week sessions are the ideal introduction for younger performers who want to explore the world of theatre. They provide a supportive environment where students can build confidence, develop new skills, and make lifelong friendships. These sessions end in an in-class performance for friends and family that is based on the session theme. We anticipate some of our classes filling, so please do not wait to register!
Session V: April 6th-May 16th
Check out our new themes and class offerings below!
Drama Jr (Ages 6–10): Behind the Scenes – Explore the magic of theatre beyond the stage! Dive into costumes, props, set design, and special effects to see how a show comes together.
Musical Theatre Jr (Ages 6–9 & 9–11): Moana: Wayfinder’s Journey – Set sail on an adventure with Moana! Sing, dance, and embrace the spirit of exploration with music from this beloved Disney hit.
→ You can see all our themes, and register Here
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Theatre Department Dress Policy:
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 clean 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.
Spring Performances – Save the Dates:
We are excited to announce our upcoming Spring Performances! These will be ticketed events, and ticket sale dates will be announced soon. We encourage families to invite friends and extended family to come support our performers.
Friday Drama Club & Musical Theatre Class Spring Performances:
Friday, June 5th Show Time: 6:30 PM @ Franklin Saber Center
Student Dress Rehearsal: 4:30 PM
Theatre Production Class’s Spring Production – Disney’s Dare To Dream Jr:
Saturday, June 6th at 6:00 PM
Sunday, June 7th at 5:00 PM
@ Franklin Saber Center
Please mark your calendars and plan to join us in celebrating our performers.
Summer Musical Announcement: “Matilda the Musical Jr.”
June 23rd – August 12th
Calling all performers ages 6-18! Join us for “Matilda the Musical Jr.” a heartwarming musical adventure filled with fun, laughter, and unforgettable music!
Auditions:
Sunday, June 14th @ APA Franklin – More details to come! All enrolled students are guaranteed a role! Auditions will determine casting before rehearsals begin.
Class/Rehearsal Schedule:
APA Oak Creek Location
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays | 12:00-3:00 PM
June 23rd – August 12th
Tech/Dress Rehearsals: August 13th & 14th (Exact dates/times TBD)
Performance Dates/Times: Saturday, August 15th @ 1pm & 6pm @ South Milwaukee PAC
Enrollment opens soon! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this magical production! Simply fill out this Interest Form, and we’ll add you to our email list for all upcoming audition details and important updates.
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.
