Standard $11.00
Preferred $13.00
Premium $15.00Our Winter Showcase will be help at the Oak Creek Performing Arts & Education Center (OCPAEC) located at 340 E Puetz Rd, Oak Creek, WI 53154.
When: Saturday, December 13th
We will have 3 shows on Saturday, December 13th at 9:00 am, 11:30 am, & 2:00 pm
All dance students may perform if they wish to and have purchased their costumes by the shipping deadline. Performances are optional!
Classes that do NOT perform in our Winter Showcase:
- 6 Week-Mini Sessions
- Acro classes – only perform in our Spring Showcase and payments are charged 2/16.
- Age 2-3 year old – 6 week – classes.
*Those enrolled in Session V may extend their 6-week session to perform in our Spring Showcase.
When/Where: In-studio at APA during your student’s regular class time the week before the shows: Saturday, December 6 – Friday, December 12.
What to bring/wear:
Arrive in full costume with hair and makeup done.
Bring all costume pieces so teachers can check placement.
Students will also arrive early on show day to get familiar with the stage and practice formations.
Costume Books will be ready October 15th here: Coming Soon!
Costume Prices
Grades 1st & younger: $70/class (plus tax)
Grades 2nd–5th: $78/class (plus tax)
Grades 5th & up: $83/class (plus tax)
Costumes are ordered in the fall and worn for both the Fall and Spring Showcases.
Costume Payments
Automatic Charge: Costumes will be automatically charged to the account on file on October 15 unless you have notified us that your student will not perform.
Opting Out: If your student will not participate in the Winter or Spring Showcases, please let us know by October 14.
Pre-Pay Option: If you wish to pay with another form of payment, please do so at the front desk by October 14.
Late Registrations: Students registering after October 15 must pay within 1 week of registration to guarantee a costume. Some costumes may be in stock, but others are special orders and may take 6+ weeks to arrive.
Sizing: Our front desk staff will size your student and collect payments.
Showcase Required Shoes
All shoes must be purchased from APA or approved by your teacher.
Ballet: Leather pink ballet slippers (Target does not sell these)
Jazz & Poms: Tan jazz shoes
Hip Hop:
Ages 3–4: Any solid white tennis shoes (provide your own)
Grades K–4th: Black sparkly tennis shoes (purchased at APA)
Grades 4th & up: White canvas shoes (purchased at APA)
Boys: Any black tennis shoes
Tap: Tan tap shoes
Lyrical: Foot shields
Combo Classes (Grades 2nd–8th): Please ask your teacher
Please check your November/December newsletter on how to sign-up to volunteer back-stage.
Arrival Time
Students should arrive 30 minutes prior to their scheduled show time.
Important: Dancers are not allowed to enter or sit in the auditorium while in costume. The OCPAEC strictly enforces this policy to prevent glitter or sequins from being left behind.
Drop-Off Door
Please drop off dancers at the back entrance of the Performing Arts Center (not the main high school entrance).
Dancers will go straight backstage from this entrance.
An APA staff member will be present to direct families.
Only one adult may enter with their dancer to help them get ready. All other family members should proceed directly to the main lobby.
Click here for a video of the PERFORMER entrance!
Backstage During Recitals
Dancers remain backstage with parent volunteers throughout the recital.
If a parent is needed, an announcement will be made in the auditorium.
Backstage Guidelines
Do not send jackets, boots, or street shoes backstage. Parents should take these items to their seats.
Students should arrive in full costume and dance shoes.
Please label shoes and costumes to avoid mix-ups.
If your dancer has multiple routines, pack costumes, shoes, and accessories in a labeled bag so items stay together.
Backstage volunteers will assist with quick changes when needed.
Dancer Pick-Up After the Show
Grades 6th & younger: Pick-up is backstage at the same drop-off location. To reduce congestion, only one adult may go backstage for pick-up. Our staff will direct you.
Grades 6th–Teen classes: Pick-up will be in the west corner of the lobby.
Scroll down to view performance times and additional details.
How the Showcase Will Work
We will have three shows on Saturday, December 13th at 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM, and 2:00 PM.
Each class will be assigned to one performance time.
Shows will run approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes and will include a short intermission.
Classes ages 4 and younger will perform before intermission and may leave at intermission if parents feel their dancer is too young to stay for the full show.
Tickets will go on sale in November.
Student Backstage Expectations
Students remain backstage for the entire show with our parent volunteers.
Click HERE to view all class expectations and see how many dances each combo class will perform in each Showcase.
Important: Dancers are not allowed to enter or sit in the auditorium while in costume. The OCPAEC strictly enforces this rule to prevent glitter or sequins from being left behind.
The 2025 Showcase Performance Order Index
Competitive Teams Showcase Times
***Please look for your student’s location and find your student’s class time that is separated by age groups. There are tabs on the bottom of the spreadsheet for our Competitive Teams and also our performance orders.
To View/Download/Print the 2025 Digital Winter Showcase Program(s)
CLICK HERE
*To be more environmentally conscious, we will only have digital programs available. Please print before the show if you would like a physical copy.
Showcase Required Shoes
All shoes must be purchased from APA or approved by your teacher.
Ballet: Leather pink ballet slippers (not sold at Target)
Jazz & Poms: Tan jazz shoes
Hip Hop:
Ages 3–4: Any solid white tennis shoes (provide your own)
Grades K–4th: Black sparkly tennis shoes (purchased at APA)
Grades 4th & up: White canvas shoes (purchased at APA)
Boys: Any black tennis shoes
Tap: Tan tap shoes
Lyrical: Foot shields
Grades 2nd–8th Combo Classes: Please check with your teacher
We carry shoes and extra tights at the studio for purchase.
If your dancer is in a combo class, please check back starting December 1 so you’ll know which style your child is performing in for the Winter Showcase.
Showcase Performance Hair
Recreational Classes: High, curled ponytail
Team Students: Required team hair (check your newsletter or ask your team coach). Video tutorials are available on the team page.
Make-Up
Recreational Classes: Optional. Stage lights can wash out facial expressions, so light makeup (lipstick, blush, eyeshadow) can help highlight your dancer on stage. Parents of younger students may choose to skip this, and that’s completely fine.
Competitive Team Students: Required to wear full team performance make-up.
Photos:
Winter Showcase pictures are not taken. Professional pictures will be taken for Spring Only! Feel free to take any photos during the show WITHOUT your flash on as this can be distracting to students.
Professional videos from the showcase will be available for purchase. You will be able to watch the videos on your tv, computer, phone, and other devices. All shows are included in the price! Click HERE to order.
***Families are also welcome to videotape the performances as well as long as you are not in the viewing way of other spectators