The Academy of Performing Arts

My daughter loves to dance and has been having so much fun going to her pre ballet classes. She gets excited when Saturdays come. Her teacher is so nice and understanding, even when my daughter has days or times that she doesn’t dance. I know she’s only 2 years old, but I love how she looks forward to class and seeing her teacher.

Allison has been great for voice lessons. She makes my daughter feel comfortable with stepping out of her comfort zone. She is quick to respond to emails. I definitely recommend her.

My daughters have loved their first year at APA! The Tap & Ballet combo class for 3 and 4 year olds has been a great fit for our little ladies. They are excited to attend every week and have grown throughout the year in skill and confidence. I was very impressed with the organization and quality of the winter showcase of all class levels who preformed. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for our budding dancers.

My daughter Elayna absolutely loves her dance class and her teacher Miss.Ashley. Thank you for everything you do, she definitely learns well from you and the other teachers and talks about you guys while at home! You guys are appreciated!

We have been with the studio for around 4 years. Watching our daughter blossom into the dancer she is today has been a joy. The instructors are supportive, caring, and extremely talented. They promote a goal driven curriculum and focus on positive reinforcement.

The competitive dance families have been great as well. While at the dance competitions there is always someone to help the kids, help with the sets, or just to talk to as the days can get long. :)

And finally the kids. They are an amazing group of performers. All different ages and talent levels and they all root for one another. The older performers are great mentors to the younger generation.

If you want your child to learn from some amazing teachers and have a very supportive experience to grow I would highly recommend APA.

We've been beyond happy with APA and their staff & leaders. They're both fun & professional. Garrett continues to show a sincere interest in our dancer's well being through her injury. Danielle did a BOSS job on our daughter's solo. She absolutely loves it! Chris is a hoot & did a Rockstar job on the hip hop choreography and he really connects with the kids. Communication overall is incredible. We switched from a 10 year run with another studio and we've been really, really happy.

My daughter loves her Acro class with Miss Danielle! This kind of dance has been a challenging new skill for her, but she has loved coming to class and taking on that challenge. My daughter is so proud of the new skills she's gained and Miss Danielle has definitely been instrumental in teaching those new skills to beginners in a way that they can really showcase what they've learned!

Also, my daughter loves her ballet/jazz/tap dance classes with Miss Molly! She looks forward to her classes so much every week, it is always a huge highlight for her! My daughter absolutely adores Miss Molly, who always makes class very fun and engaging for the kids, plus, my daughter has learned a lot about dance (but she doesn't even realize she's learning so much, the best kind of learning!)

My daughter has so much fun at APA! She is enrolled in a ballet/tap combo class with Miss Ashley. Each week, I see my daughter engaged and having fun in Miss Ashley’s class! Miss Ashley is always smiling and encouraging to all the dancers, always encouraging them to their best and have fun!

Just wanted to give a shout-out to Mr. Chris from the OC Studio! He is positive, upbeat, welcoming, inclusive, patient, encouraging, supportive and kind. All qualities you would want in your child’s teacher. Before taking his class, my daughter wasn’t sure if she wanted to continue with dance. After taking Mr. Chris’s hip hop class, she is already signed up for next year. So thank you, Mr. Chris for helping my daughter love dance again!

My daughter has loves having Mr. Garrett at Oak Creek APA. She has so much fun each during each class and her skills have grown so much! She feels proud to show off her new dance moves and is excited for future classes with Mr. Garrett and at APA.

My Daughter has been attending dance lessons here for over 6 months, She absolutely loves the classes and teachers, the center's support staff are great with assisting Parents and notifying us of any changes or updates. the Dance Teachers genuinely care for the children and strive to create an inclusive, fun learning experience. Heartily recommend this location if you have a young one interested in dance or any of the Performing arts.

Thank you so much Danielle for your creativity and your understanding and of course patience with all these dancers! Special thanks for your support and encouragement, that you have given to my daughter in helping her build her confidence. Give your self a break and believe in your goodness! Jill S

Ms. Allison has made learning piano so fun for my girls! They're only 5 years old, so she has to work hard to keep them focused. They've come so far this year having her for a teacher and truly look forward to lessons with her!

Thank you Ms. Ashley for your dedicated work with our daughter and the other little ones in her class! You have great patience, fun energy, and a big smile that has made our daughter's first experience in dance a rewarding one.

We have been sending our kid to piano and Miss Stephanie does an amazing job. She is so patient and always has a smile on her face. My son loves going to piano and he like Miss Stephanie a lot.

APA has been a wonderful first dance experience for my daughter and our family! Ms. Amy has been an exceptional first dance teacher to help my daughter become more independent and to love dance even more than she already does. She is patient, kind, caring, helpful, and knows how to keep classes moving with very young students. My daughter wouldn’t love dance as much as she does if it weren’t for her! The studio is very clean and organized and the communication about everything is perfect!

We're starting our 4th year at APA and couldn't be happier. The teachers are great and I can't say enough good things about communication as a whole. Our child started October 2019 and the way they handled and communicated all the transitions needed with COVID was amazing. The front desk is always so kind and helpful and you can tell everyone there genuinely loves to be there.

APA is my daughters' second home and such an amazing part of our dance family.
Mr. Garrett is an exceptionally creative and reliable teacher who makes each student feel special. My daughter loved that he had the class fill out a poster saying why each person in the class was special. She treasures those kind words and the personal touches he brings to the studio. We also love that he dresses to support his dancers at competitions-dedication!
Miss Danielle is my girls' inspiration. She brings out the best in their showmanship and challenges them to new levels. They wouldn't be the dancers they are today without her direction.
And to top it off Miss Alyssa is the glue that holds the APA teams together. She is always so sweet to answer our never ending questions!

My daughter has been dancing at APA for a few years now. She absolutely LOVES to dance & can never wait until dance day. The teachers all care deeply for the students. They learn something new each week. They keep the students engaged. Even the wonderful administration staff so always friendly & helpful & cheerful. They all make sure to greet us & show an interest in how our day is going. I cannot imagine being at a different studio.

We have been with APA for 7 seasons an we love it.we started with Mommy and Me and are working our way to Jazz, Ballet, Hip hop, lyrical, and Poms! If any type of issue has appeared they have always done their best to resolve it as quickly as possible. I have definitely seen my daughter grow as a person and a dancer. One of the reasons we continue is because of Miss Heather. I really like her style of teaching and her personality. She encourages the kids to be creative but yet focused.

The only negative feedback I have would be that all the kids should round robin and not just their favorite dancers should be in the front. It's very frustrating.