When do classes start?
Our first day of classes is Saturday, September 7th, 2019!

What is a Membership Fee?
APA’s Annual Membership Fee is enables your Child to participate in weekly classes at APA. It also allows Students, their Parents, and other Family Members to take advantage of special privileges and ‘Members Only’ events! There are three different levels of Membership - one for everyone! Check out our Annual Membership Card for more details!

Why is my Monthly Tuition the same every month, even though some months have more classes than others?
Our Tuition is based on a 30 class season, taking into account holidays, long weekends, closures for enrichment opportunities or Studio events, and inclement weather. For Families who choose to make monthly payments, we average tuition costs of these 30 classes over the entire season and divide it into 10 equal monthly payments. In doing so, we avoid changing your monthly payment amount each month, making payments much easier for you!

Do you have a referral program?
We sure do!!! If you love what we’re doing, and refer another family to us, we will give each of you a $50 credit - it’s that simple!

Other than Monthly Tuition, what other costs can I expect this year?

• Dress Code - All Dancers have required dress code for classes. There is NO set dress code for Music or Theatre students.
• Recital Costume Fee - All Dancers and Theatre students are required to purchase a recital costume. There is NO Recital Costume Fee for Music Students.
• Photos - Photos are an optional purchase for all Dancers, Music Students, and Theatre Students. Most Families enjoy having this keepsake!
• Recital Tickets - Recital tickets are an optional purchase for all Dancers, Music Students, and Theatre Students. You may choose how many tickets to the Year End show you wish to purchase.
• Additional Programming - There are always additional programming opportunities for all of our Performing Arts Students. If you are looking for an extra challenge or bigger commitment, contact us for information on all of our exciting programs!

Why do Dancers need Dress Code? / Where do I buy Dress Code?
Dancers need Dress Code for safety; dancing in Dress Code ensures that there are no extraneous clothing items or jewelry that can become hazardous. The Dress Code also helps Teachers see that Students are using the right muscles and alignment in order to learn the correct movements in class, while also helping to create a team atmosphere that is both practical, and modest. All Dress Code items can be bought at our In-House APA Boutique, unless otherwise specified on our Dress Code Handout. If, for some reason, we aren’t carrying your size or there is something we are unable to help you with, we can provide you with a list of dancewear retailers that we trust and recommend!

What is the Recital Costume Fee for?
All Dancers and Theatre students are required to purchase a Recital Costume. Recital Costumes are different from Dress Code, in that they are made from fancier fabrics and are often embellished, so they can capture the light of the stage and put a spark in your Child’s performance! Each Recital Costume will be handed to you recital-ready; steamed, on a hanger, in a garment bag!

Can I add another class to my child’s schedule?
Absolutely!!! Dancers may add additional classes to their schedule until our Registration cut-off date at the end of February. Dancers must meet the age or skill requirement for the class they want to add, and there must still be space available for them in the class. Thinking about adding a class, but not quite sure if your Child will love it? We ALWAYS have FREE TRIALS! Contact the office to book yours!

Do your Classes have prerequisites?

• Academy Dance Classes - Dancers must meet the age requirement for each level. Our age cut off for all classes is October 31st.
• Accelerated Dance Classes - Dancers must meet the skill prerequisites for each level. Please speak with a Director for placement.
• Music Lessons - No Prerequisites.
• Theatre Program - No Prerequisites.