Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts - Mandeville

Dance lessons offer a multitude of benefits for students of all ages, from toddler to adult. Along with increasing coordination, musicality, and flexibility, which are some of the things dance is most known for, here is a list of five ways attending a dance school can improve a student’s quality of life and help them become more successful in the future.

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Adult Folk Band: (ages 18-up) is composed of mid-intermediate through advanced adult students interested in learning traditional folk, country, bluegrass styles. Instrumentation consists of guitar, drums, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, double bass, fiddle, and vocals. The group performs at all of our regular concerts in addition to other local gigs.

Rock / Pop Band: (ages 10-18) is composed of mid-intermediate through advanced guitar, bass, drum, piano, vocal, brass, and woodwind students recommended by their private instructors to meet for one hour each week. Students enjoy learning and jamming to age appropriate selections of contemporary and popular music. The groups perform at all of our regular concerts in addition to other local gigs.

String Ensemble: (ages 9-adult) is composed of intermediate through advanced violin, viola, cello, and double bass students recommended by their private instructors to meet for one hour each week. Repertoire is largely determined by the interest of the members in each group. The string ensembles, as all of our groups, regularly perform at our concerts and other local community events.

Jazz Band: (ages 10-adult) is composed of mid-intermediate through advanced instrumental students recommended by their private instructors to meet for one hour each week. There are three levels, and the level I training band is perfect for those who are younger and have less musical experience. Students perform a variety of challenging but fun music and are exposed to the terminology and techniques of the jazz language. Students are encouraged to bring in their own original pieces to try out in class! The jazz bands perform regularly for various occasions.

Choir: (ages 9-adult) is composed of vocal students chosen by their instructors to meet for 60 minutes each week. Our student choirs regularly perform at our Christmas, Honors, and Spring Concerts each year in addition to other local community events.

Drama Improv is an optional enrichment lab class held in small groups for 45 minutes each week. Students who are able to attend enjoy making new friends and sharing their love of the performing arts together in a fun, relaxed group environment.

Choreography is an optional enrichment lab class held in small groups for 45 minutes each week. Students who are able to attend enjoy making new friends and sharing their love of the performing arts together in a fun, relaxed group environment.

Drama Improv is an optional enrichment class held in small groups for 45 minutes each week. It provides a fun and relaxed environment for students to explore improvisation and theatrical skills.

Choreography is one of the optional enrichment classes offered in small groups for 45 minutes each week. It is designed to foster creativity and movement skills in a fun, relaxed group environment.

Learn more about Toddler Dance lessons and the Toddler Dance Program Homepage for young children.

Learn more about Musical Theater classes and the Musical Theater Program Homepage for all ages and skill levels.

Learn more about Hip Hop Dance lessons and the Hip Hop Program Homepage for all ages and skill levels.

Learn more about Ballet lessons and the Ballet Program Homepage for all ages and skill levels.

Toddler dance classes are specially designed to introduce young children to movement, rhythm, and basic dance concepts in a fun and engaging environment. These sessions foster early coordination, social skills, and a love for music and dance through play.

Musical Theater combines acting, singing, and dancing to tell a story, offering a comprehensive performing arts experience. These classes aim to enhance students' versatility, stage presence, and storytelling abilities through engaging theatrical exercises and routines.

Hip Hop dance is a vibrant and energetic style originating from street culture, characterized by its dynamic movements, rhythm, and improvisation. Our Hip Hop classes are designed to develop coordination, musicality, and creative expression for all ages.

Ballet is a classical dance form that demands precise technique and offers an elegant and disciplined way to train the body. Ballet classes at LAAPA focus on fundamental techniques, posture, and grace, suitable for beginners through advanced students.

Ballet, tap, and hip-hop dance styles taught at LAAPA, catering to students who want to learn various dance forms. Strength and conditioning classes are included with the enrollment of two or more classes.

Toddler dance classes designed to impart the joy of dance to young children, with customized instruction to meet their specific needs and goals.

Hip Hop dance classes available for students of all ages and levels, with customized instruction to meet individual needs and goals, potentially training for college auditions.

Ballet classes offered for students of all ages and levels, with customized instruction to meet individual needs and goals, potentially training for college auditions.

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Choose from classes in Piano, Singing, Guitar, Drums, Ballet, Hip-Hop, and more. If you've been considering getting started in music lessons or dance classes nearby in Kenner, then you've just discovered Greater New Orleans' largest, private school of music & dance!

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Within our dance program, students may choose from a variety of age appropriate classes which begin as early as 18 months (toddler/parent & tot dance). Students are encouraged to explore several different styles of dance whenever possible for a more complete immersion.

Within our dance program, students may choose from a variety of age appropriate classes which begin as early as 18 months (toddler/parent & tot dance).

Students enrolled in private lessons are personally matched with the best instructor for his/her goals, needs, and stylistic interests. Within our dance program, students may choose from a variety of age appropriate classes which begin as early as 18 months (toddler/parent & tot dance).

Students enrolled in private lessons are personally matched with the best instructor for his/her goals, needs, and stylistic interests. Within our dance program, students may choose from a variety of age appropriate classes which begin as early as 18 months (toddler/parent & tot dance).

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Attend In-Person or Online. We make the short drive down Hwy. 25 worth your while! Our music and dance students from Folsom are the best!

Toddler Dance classes are designed to introduce young children to the joy of movement and music in a playful and nurturing setting. Through imaginative games, songs, and simple choreography, toddlers will develop gross motor skills, coordination, and a sense of rhythm. This class fosters creativity and social interaction while encouraging a love for dance from an early age.

Hip Hop dance is a dynamic and energetic style that incorporates a variety of street dance techniques, including popping, locking, breaking, and freestyle. This class focuses on rhythm, coordination, and self-expression, with an emphasis on current urban dance trends. Students will learn choreography and develop their own unique style in a fun and engaging environment.

Ballet is a graceful and elegant dance form that emphasizes precise movements, technical skill, and artistic expression. This class focuses on building a strong foundation in ballet technique, including posture, alignment, and core strength. Students will learn classical ballet positions and steps, developing flexibility, coordination, and musicality.

Choice of over 30 Online or In-Person Music & Dance Programs Friendly & Fun, University Trained Instructors Lessons available for Kids, Teens, and Adults - All levels

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In addition to music lessons, our sister school in Mandeville additionally offers dance classes for students of all ages. Take some time to explore all of our program offerings below!

Private lessons are additionally available in any style/level.

Dance Classes in River Ridge, LA 70123 for Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theater, Toddler Dance and more!

Toddler Dance classes at the River Ridge School of Music & Dance lay the foundations for dance appreciation in a stimulating and nurturing environment. Children attend with their parents and explore a variety of dance styles through a variety of classroom activities and games.

Students more interested in dancing to contemporary and popular music will feel right at home in our Hip Hop classes! While prior ballet experience is welcomed, it is not required to get started, however many of our students who have enrolled in both simulataneously have found that the two classes (while very different stylistically) have elements which compliment one another and strengthen the learning process. Topics covered include isolations, dynamics, pop-and-lock, funk, freezes, and more.

Students ages 4-6 are ready for our Pre-Ballet program which introduces students to age appropriate ballet technique, choreography and terminology preparing them for Ballet I.

Our Mandeville, LA campus offers dance classes in both traditional small group as well as private one-on-one formats for students of all ages. Whether you're a brand new dancer or already have several years of training, our fun, friendly, and inspiring teachers and staff can't wait to meet you! Our dance school was established to serve the entire Northshore community. We teach a diverse range of students from brand new beginners (as young as age 18 months) to pre-professional dance artists (who may be interested in training for upcoming events, tours, recitals).

Students more interested in dancing to contemporary and popular music will feel right at home in our Hip Hop classes! Prior ballet experience is welcomed, but not required. Topics covered include isolations, dynamics, pop-and-lock, funk, freezes, and more.

As the foundation of all dance styles, students of all ages can benefit from instruction in Ballet even if they wish to pursue more popular/street styles such as Hip Hop. This class covers barre warmups, plie’s, releve’s, and tendues, center combinations, and across the floor movement, such as skips, chasse’s and leaps.

Our Mandeville, LA campus offers dance classes in both traditional small group as well as private one-on-one formats for students of all ages. Whether you're a brand new dancer or already have several years of training, our fun, friendly, and inspiring teachers and staff can't wait to meet you! Our dance school was established to serve the entire Northshore community. We teach a diverse range of students from brand new beginners (as young as age 18 months) to pre-professional dance artists (who may be interested in training for upcoming events, tours, recitals).

Our students ages 8-up enrolled in at least one class weekly additionally receive complimentary access to our improv and choreography classes, complimentary master classes, seasonal performance opportunities outside of our December and June recitals (such as City Park, The English Tea Room, and more).

Our students ages 8-up enrolled in at least one class weekly additionally receive complimentary access to our improv and choreography classes, complimentary master classes, seasonal performance opportunities outside of our December and June recitals (such as City Park, The English Tea Room, and more).

Interested in learning to dance from the comfort and safety of home? Great! LAAPA has been offering virtual classes since 2012 when Skype first became popular, and our dance faculty are extremely comfortable teaching students of all ages online. All of our students have the option of attending our dance classes online or in person each week.

Our Mandeville, LA campus offers dance classes in both traditional small group as well as private one-on-one formats for students of all ages. Whether you're a brand new dancer or already have several years of training, our fun, friendly, and inspiring teachers and staff can't wait to meet you! Our dance school was established to serve the entire Northshore community. We teach a diverse range of students from brand new beginners (as young as age 18 months) to pre-professional dance artists (who may be interested in training for upcoming events, tours, recitals).

Our Mandeville, LA campus offers dance classes in both traditional small group as well as private one-on-one formats for students of all ages. Whether you're a brand new dancer or already have several years of training, our fun, friendly, and inspiring teachers and staff can't wait to meet you! Our dance school was established to serve the entire Northshore community. We teach a diverse range of students from brand new beginners (as young as age 18 months) to pre-professional dance artists (who may be interested in training for upcoming events, tours, recitals).

Our Mandeville, LA campus offers dance classes in both traditional small group as well as private one-on-one formats for students of all ages. Whether you're a brand new dancer or already have several years of training, our fun, friendly, and inspiring teachers and staff can't wait to meet you! Our dance school was established to serve the entire Northshore community. We teach a diverse range of students from brand new beginners (as young as age 18 months) to pre-professional dance artists (who may be interested in training for upcoming events, tours, recitals).

Our Mandeville, LA campus offers dance classes in both traditional small group as well as private one-on-one formats for students of all ages. Whether you're a brand new dancer or already have several years of training, our fun, friendly, and inspiring teachers and staff can't wait to meet you! Our dance school was established to serve the entire Northshore community. We teach a diverse range of students from brand new beginners (as young as age 18 months) to pre-professional dance artists (who may be interested in training for upcoming events, tours, recitals).

Our Mandeville, LA campus offers dance classes in both traditional small group as well as private one-on-one formats for students of all ages. Whether you're a brand new dancer or already have several years of training, our fun, friendly, and inspiring teachers and staff can't wait to meet you! Our dance school was established to serve the entire Northshore community. We teach a diverse range of students from brand new beginners (as young as age 18 months) to pre-professional dance artists (who may be interested in training for upcoming events, tours, recitals).

Our Mandeville, LA campus offers dance classes in both traditional small group as well as private one-on-one formats for students of all ages. Whether you're a brand new dancer or already have several years of training, our fun, friendly, and inspiring teachers and staff can't wait to meet you! Our dance school was established to serve the entire Northshore community. We teach a diverse range of students from brand new beginners (as young as age 18 months) to pre-professional dance artists (who may be interested in training for upcoming events, tours, recitals).

Students more interested in dancing to contemporary and popular music will feel right at home in our Hip Hop classes! While prior ballet experience is welcomed, it is not required to get started, however many of our students who have enrolled in both simultaneously have found that the two classes (while very different stylistically) have elements which compliment one another and strengthen the learning process. Topics covered include isolations, dynamics, pop-and-lock, funk, freezes, and more.

Students more interested in dancing to contemporary and popular music will feel right at home in our Hip Hop classes! While prior ballet experience is welcomed, it is not required to get started, however many of our students who have enrolled in both simultaneously have found that the two classes (while very different stylistically) have elements which compliment one another and strengthen the learning process. Topics covered include isolations, dynamics, pop-and-lock, funk, freezes, and more.

Students more interested in dancing to contemporary and popular music will feel right at home in our Hip Hop classes! While prior ballet experience is welcomed, it is not required to get started, however many of our students who have enrolled in both simultaneously have found that the two classes (while very different stylistically) have elements which compliment one another and strengthen the learning process. Topics covered include isolations, dynamics, pop-and-lock, funk, freezes, and more.

Our Mandeville, LA campus offers dance classes in both traditional small group as well as private one-on-one formats for students of all ages. Whether you're a brand new dancer or already have several years of training, our fun, friendly, and inspiring teachers and staff can't wait to meet you! Our dance school was established to serve the entire Northshore community. We teach a diverse range of students from brand new beginners (as young as age 18 months) to pre-professional dance artists (who may be interested in training for upcoming events, tours, recitals).

Our Mandeville, LA campus offers dance classes in both traditional small group as well as private one-on-one formats for students of all ages. Whether you're a brand new dancer or already have several years of training, our fun, friendly, and inspiring teachers and staff can't wait to meet you! Our dance school was established to serve the entire Northshore community. We teach a diverse range of students from brand new beginners (as young as age 18 months) to pre-professional dance artists (who may be interested in training for upcoming events, tours, recitals).

As the foundation of all dance styles, students of all ages can benefit from instruction in Ballet even if they wish to eventually pursue more popular/street styles such as Hip Hop. Classes will cover topics such as barre warmups, plie’s, releve’s, and tendues, center combinations, and across the floor movement, such as skips, chasse’s and leaps. Students begin pre-pointe prep in Ballet II with Ballet III largely focusing on pointe work. All level II and level III ballet students who wish to be placed on pointe are strongly encouraged to enroll in our weekly Strength and Conditioning classes (free for students taking 2 or more classes each week!)

As the foundation of all dance styles, students of all ages can benefit from instruction in Ballet even if they wish to eventually pursue more popular/street styles such as Hip Hop. Classes will cover topics such as barre warmups, plie’s, releve’s, and tendues, center combinations, and across the floor movement, such as skips, chasse’s and leaps. Students begin pre-pointe prep in Ballet II with Ballet III largely focusing on pointe work. All level II and level III ballet students who wish to be placed on pointe are strongly encouraged to enroll in our weekly Strength and Conditioning classes (free for students taking 2 or more classes each week!)

As the foundation of all dance styles, students of all ages can benefit from instruction in Ballet even if they wish to eventually pursue more popular/street styles such as Hip Hop. Classes will cover topics such as barre warmups, plie’s, releve’s, and tendues, center combinations, and across the floor movement, such as skips, chasse’s and leaps. Students begin pre-pointe prep in Ballet II with Ballet III largely focusing on pointe work. All level II and level III ballet students who wish to be placed on pointe are strongly encouraged to enroll in our weekly Strength and Conditioning classes (free for students taking 2 or more classes each week!)

Our Mandeville, LA campus offers dance classes in both traditional small group as well as private one-on-one formats for students of all ages. Whether you're a brand new dancer or already have several years of training, our fun, friendly, and inspiring teachers and staff can't wait to meet you! Our dance school was established to serve the entire Northshore community. We teach a diverse range of students from brand new beginners (as young as age 18 months) to pre-professional dance artists (who may be interested in training for upcoming events, tours, recitals).

Pre-Ballet classes at the Mandeville School of Music & Dance are an excellent introduction into the world of dance. The young beginner will experience fun and creative classes that combine a variety of games with essential ballet techniques, steps, choreography and barre work. All pre-ballet instruction is age appropriate.

Our Mandeville, LA campus offers dance classes in both traditional small group as well as private one-on-one formats for students of all ages. Whether you're a brand new dancer or already have several years of training, our fun, friendly, and inspiring teachers and staff can't wait to meet you! Our dance school was established to serve the entire Northshore community. We teach a diverse range of students from brand new beginners (as young as age 18 months) to pre-professional dance artists (who may be interested in training for upcoming events, tours, recitals).

At LAAPA's Mandeville Campus, our studio offers dance classes in Ballet, Hip Hop, Acro, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theater, Strength & Conditioning and more for Kids, Teens, and Adults. Our Mandeville, LA campus offers dance classes in both traditional small group as well as private one-on-one formats for students of all ages. Whether you're a brand new dancer or already have several years of training, our fun, friendly, and inspiring teachers and staff can't wait to meet you! Our dance school was established to serve the entire Northshore community. We teach a diverse range of students from brand new beginners (as young as age 18 months) to pre-professional dance artists (who may be interested in training for upcoming events, tours, recitals).

At LAAPA's Mandeville Campus, our studio offers dance classes in Ballet, Hip Hop, Acro, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theater, Strength & Conditioning and more for Kids, Teens, and Adults. Our Mandeville, LA campus offers dance classes in both traditional small group as well as private one-on-one formats for students of all ages. Whether you're a brand new dancer or already have several years of training, our fun, friendly, and inspiring teachers and staff can't wait to meet you! Our dance school was established to serve the entire Northshore community. We teach a diverse range of students from brand new beginners (as young as age 18 months) to pre-professional dance artists (who may be interested in training for upcoming events, tours, recitals).

At LAAPA's Mandeville Campus, our studio offers dance classes in Ballet, Hip Hop, Acro, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theater, Strength & Conditioning and more for Kids, Teens, and Adults. Our Mandeville, LA campus offers dance classes in both traditional small group as well as private one-on-one formats for students of all ages. Whether you're a brand new dancer or already have several years of training, our fun, friendly, and inspiring teachers and staff can't wait to meet you! Our dance school was established to serve the entire Northshore community. We teach a diverse range of students from brand new beginners (as young as age 18 months) to pre-professional dance artists (who may be interested in training for upcoming events, tours, recitals).

At LAAPA's Mandeville Campus, our studio offers dance classes in Ballet, Hip Hop, Acro, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theater, Strength & Conditioning and more for Kids, Teens, and Adults. Our Mandeville, LA campus offers dance classes in both traditional small group as well as private one-on-one formats for students of all ages. Whether you're a brand new dancer or already have several years of training, our fun, friendly, and inspiring teachers and staff can't wait to meet you! Our dance school was established to serve the entire Northshore community. We teach a diverse range of students from brand new beginners (as young as age 18 months) to pre-professional dance artists (who may be interested in training for upcoming events, tours, recitals).

At LAAPA's Mandeville Campus, our studio offers dance classes in Ballet, Hip Hop, Acro, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theater, Strength & Conditioning and more for Kids, Teens, and Adults. Our Mandeville, LA campus offers dance classes in both traditional small group as well as private one-on-one formats for students of all ages. Whether you're a brand new dancer or already have several years of training, our fun, friendly, and inspiring teachers and staff can't wait to meet you! Our dance school was established to serve the entire Northshore community. We teach a diverse range of students from brand new beginners (as young as age 18 months) to pre-professional dance artists (who may be interested in training for upcoming events, tours, recitals).

At LAAPA's Mandeville Campus, our studio offers dance classes in Ballet, Hip Hop, Acro, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theater, Strength & Conditioning and more for Kids, Teens, and Adults. Our Mandeville, LA campus offers dance classes in both traditional small group as well as private one-on-one formats for students of all ages. Whether you're a brand new dancer or already have several years of training, our fun, friendly, and inspiring teachers and staff can't wait to meet you! Our dance school was established to serve the entire Northshore community. We teach a diverse range of students from brand new beginners (as young as age 18 months) to pre-professional dance artists (who may be interested in training for upcoming events, tours, recitals).

At LAAPA's Mandeville Campus, our studio offers dance classes in Ballet, Hip Hop, Acro, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theater, Strength & Conditioning and more for Kids, Teens, and Adults. Our Mandeville, LA campus offers dance classes in both traditional small group as well as private one-on-one formats for students of all ages. Whether you're a brand new dancer or already have several years of training, our fun, friendly, and inspiring teachers and staff can't wait to meet you! Our dance school was established to serve the entire Northshore community. We teach a diverse range of students from brand new beginners (as young as age 18 months) to pre-professional dance artists (who may be interested in training for upcoming events, tours, recitals).

At LAAPA's Mandeville Campus, our studio offers dance classes in Ballet, Hip Hop, Acro, Tap, Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theater, Strength & Conditioning and more for Kids, Teens, and Adults. Our Mandeville, LA campus offers dance classes in both traditional small group as well as private one-on-one formats for students of all ages. Whether you're a brand new dancer or already have several years of training, our fun, friendly, and inspiring teachers and staff can't wait to meet you! Our dance school was established to serve the entire Northshore community. We teach a diverse range of students from brand new beginners (as young as age 18 months) to pre-professional dance artists (who may be interested in training for upcoming events, tours, recitals).

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Online dance classes offer the flexibility to learn various dance styles from the comfort of your own home, with expert instruction available remotely.

Tap dance classes focus on rhythm, musicality, and percussive footwork, allowing students to create their own unique rhythms.

Toddler Dance classes are designed for young children to explore movement, rhythm, and coordination in a fun and engaging environment.

Improvisation and Choreography classes encourage creativity and self-expression in dance, allowing students to explore movement generation and composition.

Hip-Hop dance classes teach the energetic and rhythmic street style of dance, focusing on coordination, musicality, and dynamic movement.

Contemporary and Modern dance classes explore expressive movement, improvisation, and innovative choreography, catering to students interested in fluid and dynamic dance forms.

Ballet classes focus on the foundational techniques and artistry of classical ballet, suitable for students of all ages and levels.

This program provides an introduction to dance, suitable for beginners looking to explore various dance styles and develop foundational skills.

The dance program is wonderful! We take hip-hop, musical theater, and the dance strength and conditioning classes. The instructors are engaging and knowledgeable. They are amazing and always finding new opportunities for learning and performing.

The dance program is wonderful! We take hip-hop, musical theater, and the dance strength and conditioning classes. The instructors are engaging and knowledgeable. They are amazing and always finding new opportunities for learning and performing.

Students will explore a variety of broadway style showtunes both contemporary as well as classics. The curriculum combines jazz technique with other varieties to create a “Broadway” style of dance. Classes include vocal warm ups, vocal technique, singing melodies, singing harmonies in a group, games, center floor work and combinations that combine some acting with dance. Students will explore creativity and use their imaginations to create expressive performance art as well as learning basic dance and vocal techniques and harmonization.

Musical Theatre classes at LAAPA are offered at our Covington , Mandeville , and River Ridge/New Orleans campuses. Level I classes are held for students ages 7-10 and Level II are held for students ages 11-18. In our program, students have the unique opportunity to study with not one but two instructors each week! All of our classes are taught by a vocal/music instructor as well as a dance instructor. Students receive 30 minutes of music instruction and 45 minutes of dance instruction weekly with industry professionals.

Our theatre, drama, and performing arts classes cater to beginning-advanced students who love to sing, dance, and act and can't wait to jump into the spotlight! Our classes are also perfect for brand new beginners who love to sing and dance around the house, but aren't quite sure of their talents out in public just yet. We love watching the transformation that takes place as they gain more confidence and self-esteem with each class. Before you know it, we have to drag them off stage! Classes focus on both classic and modern musicals and showtunes commonly found on Broadway. Read more about our Musical Theatre classes below!

Sing, dance, and act in one program designed for Broadway-style performance. Classes are leveled for ages 7 through adult and team-taught each week by both a music instructor and a dance instructor, combining vocal warmups, harmonies, jazz-based choreography, and acting for the stage. Small class sizes support individual attention while students prepare numbers from classic and contemporary musicals. Performances include two full mainstage productions each year plus campus showcases; many lead roles are mic’d, and select shows are recorded for learning and review. Enrollment is open year-round except during June recital prep.

Build stage presence and storytelling from the ground up. Acting classes are leveled (I–IV) for ages 7 through adult and meet weekly, with training in voice work, movement, character development, scene study, and script analysis. Students explore classic techniques such as Meisner and Stanislavski while learning to make strong, believable choices on stage and on camera. Performances are scheduled each fall and summer, and every student is cast in roles that suit their current level, with advanced options for honors and college-prep actors.

Jazz dance is a vibrant and energetic dance style characterized by its syncopated rhythms, isolations, and dynamic movements. It evolved alongside jazz music and incorporates diverse influences.

Modern dance is a broad genre of dance that developed in the early 20th century as a reaction against classical ballet. It explores a wide range of movement qualities and artistic expression.

Musical theater dance is a dynamic genre that combines singing, acting, and dancing, often telling a story through movement and performance. It draws inspiration from various dance styles.

Contemporary dance is a genre of dance performance that encourages vigorous, expressive, and technical choreography. It blends elements of ballet, modern dance, and jazz.

Tap dance is a percussive form of dance where dancers use their feet, fitted with tap shoes, to create rhythmic sounds. It emphasizes intricate footwork and musicality, making the dancer a part of the music.

Hip-hop dance is a vibrant and energetic street dance style characterized by its improvisational nature, isolations, and dynamic movements. It often incorporates elements of various urban dance forms.

Ballet is a foundational dance style that emphasizes grace, precision, and technique. It is often considered the basis for many other dance forms and requires significant dedication to master.

Private dance lessons and group classes are provided in a fun, low pressure environment. Adults may choose to study in any of our dance programs as it truly is never too late to start! Participation in our recitals of course is optional (as it is for all of our students)!

Whether you've always wanted to learn to dance and never had the time, or maybe you had lessons years ago and are ready to get started again, our teachers love working with adults! Learn More

For students getting a later start in dance, we recommend taking more than one class per week and/or participating in our Improv/Choreography class to help with muscle development, body awareness, and stretching.

Our faculty are certified to teach all styles including ballet, tap, jazz, hop-hop, musical theater, acro, creative movement, and improv and choreography.

Once our students reach the age of 7, the doors open up for them and they are eligible for any of our level I programs including Ballet I, Contemporary I, Improv/Choreography, Hip Hop/Jazz I. We also welcome older beginners and work with each student at their specific level making all of our classes fully inclusive and tailored to your child’s needs.

Students ages 4-6 years old are ready for our pre-ballet and pre-hip hop/acro dance classes.

Our dance classes begin as early as 18 months in our Parent/Tot Toddler Dance program. Students ages 18 months to 3 years will enjoy fun, exploratory classes with a ballet foundation. Parents attend with their children in "mommy/daddy and me" style.

In this class, students will learn intermediate tap steps and how to apply said steps in combinations. They will continue working on balance and rhythm exercises as well as learning turns and various one-legged tap work. Students will become versatile as they learn different forms of tap such as musical theatre, street tap, and classical tap. Students will also be introduced to famous dancers in tap history.

In this class, students are introduced to the basics of tap, learning how to isolate their foot movements while also working on balance. This class is accompanied by fun, popular music that your kids know and love that will make them want to get out of their seat and tap their feet. In this class, a big emphasis is placed on rhythm, listening to each other, learning how to put basic steps into combinations, and moving across the floor.

In this course, students are introduced to basic ballet and tap technique in a fun, creative way. They will learn the basics of barre (bar) work and center combinations, as well as across the floor movement all blended with fun imagination games and creativity. For the tap portion, students will focus on balance, isolating their foot movements, and learning basic tap steps such as shuffles and flaps. This class will teach your young dancer to explore movement, learn basic performance technique, proper class etiquette, imagination, while also building a solid foundation in terminology to help them in their dance journey.

Our tap dance program is heavily focused on developing the dancer's sense of rhythm and body percussion. Our lowest level of tap is combined with ballet, producing students that are diverse, well rounded, and technically sound. Tap students (as all of our dance students) will have the option to participate in our Spring Recital and annual Christmas Show to showcase their hard work and talent. Below are descriptions of our specific class levels:

Let your feet do the talking as you tap to your favorite Broadway Musicals and Showtunes. Read more about our Tap Dance classes below!

My daughter and I take the Mommy & Me ballet class at LAAPA. Our instructor is so patient and kind. The classes are very engaging and age-appropriate. My daughter enjoys attending every week. I highly recommend!!

Discover the Foundations of Dance in a Fun, Creative Environment. Read more about our Preschool Dance Classes below: Learn More - Laapa - Dance Classes - Toddler Dance About the Preschool Dance Program Parent & Tot is a class tailored to our tiny dancers and their parents. This class emphasizes the creative art of dance while providing an exciting new learning environment.

Parent & Tot is a class tailored to our tiny dancers and their parents. This class emphasizes the creative art of dance while providing an exciting new learning environment. In this class we begin to teach our tiny dancers fundamentals of dance such as learning the parts of their body, musicality, body positions, how to wait in line, and imagination. We do this through parent participation and incorporating the use of props, activities and games designed to introduce dance and movement.

My daughter is enrolled in Hip Hop at LAAPA - River Ridge. Though there are many dance schools in the area, she really likes taking classes here. She loves the teacher and has fun every week.

Her teacher is great! My daughter has really excelled in her class and she has gained confidence when performing. Good teachers make all the difference and we were very lucky to have found LAAPA!

We just moved to the area from California and wanted to sign our 3 yr old daughter up for dance classes to meet new friends and learn something new. The instructor is absolutely wonderful. She made the class feel warm and inviting from the very beginning! The parent tot class is a wonderful balance of learning new skills and also allowing the children to be playful and expressive in their own unique way. We're so thankful for this program. Would highly recommend it to any families with young ones!

The dance program is wonderful! We take hip hop, musical theatre and the dance strength and conditioning classes. The instructors are engaging and knowledgeable. They are amazing and always finding new opportunities for learning and performing.

The dance program is wonderful! We take hip hop, musical theatre and the dance strength and conditioning classes. The instructors are engaging and knowledgeable. They are amazing and always finding new opportunities for learning and performing.

The dance program is wonderful! We take hip hop, musical theatre and the dance strength and conditioning classes. The instructors are engaging and knowledgeable. They are amazing and always finding new opportunities for learning and performing.

Improve your dance technique, body awareness, and creativity. An improvisational approach to movement equips students with the creative critical thinking skills that are essential for dancers. Through this experience, students will learn that they are artists first, and that they have great capacity to create through movement. We explore these concepts through games, visual art, and writing, to experience how other art forms are connected to dance! All dance students ages 8-up who are currently enrolled in at least one program may enroll in this class at no additional charge!

After establishing a solid technical foundation, students in Hip Hop III can now focus on more complex combinations and performance technique. Students will be continually challenged physically and mentally as they continue to work on endurance, strength, musicality, as well as retention. In this class, students will learn to pick up choreography faster, as well as execute more difficult floor work, turns and leaps. They will also learn the importance of isolations and dynamics to execute pop-and-lock and funk movements. Another aspect of the class is introducing students to choreography technique and teaching them how to explore and create their own movement. ***Hip Hop III is not a beginning level class - brand new dancers in this age group will need to have previous dance experience and/or meet with the faculty to determine the best class placement.***

In Hip Hop/Jazz II, we build off of what the students have learned in level one, while also adding new and exciting challenges. In this class, we begin working on turns, leaps, kicks, and floor work, while also increasing the amount of endurance and strength and conditioning work with an emphasis on core and upper-body. Students are encouraged to take risks, perform bigger, and memorize more challenging and longer combinations and performance pieces.

Hip Hop/Jazz I combines street dance with funk and jazz in a fun, fast-paced environment. The class strives to equip students with the knowledge of various hip hop styles while also teaching the foundations of jazz technique and terminology, such as pas de bourree, jazz squares, ball changes, etc. Students will learn the importance of isolations and dynamics to execute pop-and-lock and funk movements, while also increasing endurance and flexibility. In addition, this class hopes to foster and improve skills such as self-discipline, spatial awareness in the center and across the floor, gross motor skills and social interaction in a fun environment.

Pre-Hip Hop/Acro is an introductory program that focuses on fundamental positions and movement skills that encourage body awareness and coordination. The class covers introductory skills such as forward and backward rolls (including straddle), splits, and bridges. Emphasis is placed on individual and team play exercises that allow students to develop social skills, i.e. waiting for a turn and responding to directions. The tumbling aspect teaches students how to control their bodies while making them stronger and more flexible, while the creative movement aspect allows them to express themselves and explore new movement in a fun way. Students will also begin to learn fun combinations to high energy music. This class is perfect for little ones who love a fast paced and upbeat environment!

Our hip hop classes are offered at various times during the week to students beginning at age 5. Hip Hop is a style of dance that is more technically free, funky, and a derivative of jazz and African dance. Hip Hop steps are closely tied with those seen in current music videos and "pop culture". Like Jazz, the music is highly energetic and the movement is more free. We promote a family friendly atmosphere at LAAPA, so only music with appropriate lyrics and messages is used in the classes. Students in our Hip Hop classes come away with a great sense of rhythm and style. A variety of positions, techniques, and terminology are introduced and reinforced within each class to prepare them for any future dance endeavors, whether it be dance teams, musicals, or any of our many performance opportunities. The culmination of the student's hard work is showcased at our Winter Show and Spring Recitals through creative and original choreography.

Hip Hop classes at LAAPA focus on instruction in fun, upbeat and progressive choreography befitting of today's popular music. All lyrics and choreography taught is age appropriate.

Students in this class refine their technique, and improve partnering, improvisation, and acro skills. Students are encouraged to develop artistry and movement quality. Dancers at this level focus on energy (tension, weight, flow), body awareness, rhythmic patterns and choreographic intent and creation.

Students in this class will begin to explore their limitations by taking bigger risks with floor work, as well as basic tumbling (i.e. cartwheels, inversions, and shoulder rolls). In contemporary/modern, students will also learn partnering techniques, how to lift, be lifted, and use counterbalance and momentum in their movement. Students will continue to work on their strength and flexibility, as well as having clean transitions between movement. They will also learn how to move through space and travel across the floor with various leaps and turns. In this level, they will continue to learn choreographic elements, how to make creative decisions, and learn various elements of Modern dance history, including the founders of Modern dance.

In this course, students are introduced to basic ballet technique in a fun, creative way. They will learn the basics of barre (bar) work, such as plie’s, releve’s, and tendues, center combinations, and across the floor movement, such as skips, chasse’s and leaps, all blended with fun imaginative games and creativity. This class will teach your young dancer to explore movement, learn basic performance technique, proper class etiquette, and imagination while also building a solid foundation in terminology to help them in their dance journey.

Expression, Versatility, Improvisation. These are three of the many things you will learn in Contemporary/Modern Dance. Read more about our Contemporary Dance classes below!

Ballet III is an advanced ballet class that focuses on pointe work (for women) advanced leaps and jumps (for men), and complex combinations and movements. This class, like Ballet II, is mandatory twice a week to help students continue to build strength and endurance. Students will continue to be challenged physically and mentally, while diving deeper into technique, flexibility, injury prevention and dance history. Students will learn how to execute multiple turns, more difficult leaps, beats, and balances en pointe.

Ballet II is a mandatory twice a week class that begins to challenge students physically and mentally. In this class, students learn intermediate level ballet technique and terminology that they then apply to more complex combinations. This class is a preparatory class for pointe work, so there is a strong emphasis on strength building. One-footed turns and pirouettes, intermediate leaps, and more difficult balances are taught in this class. Students will learn how to dance to different rhythms (i.e. waltz and tango), increasing their musicality, and they will begin to explore ballet history as well as current professional dancers. They will also be expected to memorize longer combinations and performance pieces.

In this course, students focus on building a strong technical foundation in the ballet aesthetic while maintaining a fun and creative atmosphere. Our teachers continue to build off of the basics established in pre-ballet, and help the students delve deeper into more complicated steps and terminology. These dancers learn fundamental alignment, body positions and vocabulary that will inform their future dance experiences as they move to the next level. In this class, we begin focusing on balance, one-legged work, two-footed turns, and movement combinations to begin teaching our students how to challenge themselves physically and mentally.

In this course, students are introduced to basic ballet technique in a fun, creative way. They will learn the basics of barre (bar) work, such as plie’s, releve’s, and tendues, center combinations, and across the floor movement, such as skips, chasse’s and leaps, all blended with fun imaginative games and creativity. This class will teach your young dancer to explore movement, learn basic performance technique, proper class etiquette, and imagination, while also building a solid foundation in terminology to help them in their dance journey.

Poise, Posture, Technique and Elegance have never been this much fun! Watch our beginning ballet class in action below and learn a little more about our ballet classes. Ballet is the root of dance; therefore, we encourage all students to begin their dance training in this program. A variety of positions, techniques, and terminology are introduced and reinforced within each class. The culmination of the student's hard work and training will be presented at our Spring recital and Christmas Show through creative and original choreography. All of our Ballet faculty have been classically trained in Ballet and have extensive knowledge and backgrounds in Ballet at a University level. We ensure all of our ballet instructors have an in-depth understanding of ballet etiquette, ballet history, terminology, technique, proper body alignment, injury prevention, and pointe training.

Online classes for dance are available ONLY for private one on one instruction. All of our group classes require in person physical attendance!

The majority of our dance classes are in traditional group format and we prefer all of our youth dancers to take at least 1 group class a week. This is to help our program maintain a family atmosphere and to help our dancers with socialization, accountability, motivation and team-work. Weekly group classes increase as dancers get older to help their physical strength, technique, and repertoire grow with them. If a student finds that he/she wants to go deeper with a particular dance style, or wishes to excel at a more pre-professional level, we recommend that they add a weekly private lesson to their regular group classes. Private lessons are the perfect choice for older students who are beginners yet wish to prepare for an upper level class in their age range, but may lack the prerequisites and/or just need a bit of catching up. Many adult students elect to enroll in private dance classes with us simply due to their busy schedules that preclude attendance in our adult dance classes.

Never danced or coming back after years away? You’ll fit right in. Adult classes are open to beginners through advanced and include Adult Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, and Contemporary/Modern, with the option to study privately for focused goals like audition prep or a special-event routine. Instruction balances what you want with what you need in a low-pressure environment that respects busy schedules. Performing is invited but completely optional, so you can train for fitness, artistry, or the spotlight on your terms.

From “first plié” to confident performer, we welcome beginners as young as 18 months in our Parent/Tot Toddler Dance, then guide ages 4–6 into pre-ballet and pre-hip hop/acro. By age 7, students can choose Ballet I, Contemporary I, Improv/Choreography, Hip Hop/Jazz I, and more, all taught with patient, kid-savvy instruction. Along the way they build coordination, flexibility, and a real dance vocabulary while preparing choreography for our December and June recitals. Stage time is encouraged but never mandatory, so newer or shyer dancers can participate at a pace that fits them.

From “first plié” to confident performer, we welcome beginners as young as 18 months in our Parent/Tot Toddler Dance, then guide ages 4–6 into pre-ballet and pre-hip hop/acro. By age 7, students can choose Ballet I, Contemporary I, Improv/Choreography, Hip Hop/Jazz I, and more, all taught with patient, kid-savvy instruction. Along the way they build coordination, flexibility, and a real dance vocabulary while preparing choreography for our December and June recitals. Stage time is encouraged but never mandatory, so newer or shyer dancers can participate at a pace that fits them.

Turn movement into music. Tap at LAAPA develops clear sounds, timing, and body percussion starting in a Pre-Ballet/Tap combo for ages 4–6, then advancing through Tap I and Tap II with work on shuffles, flaps, turns, traveling steps, and musical-theater, street, and classical tap styles. Emphasis is on rhythm, listening, and putting steps into combinations that build to the stage. Dancers showcase progress in the Spring Recital and annual Christmas Show.

High-energy, clean, and performance-ready. Our Hip Hop track runs from Pre Hip-Hop/Acro for ages 4–6 to leveled Hip Hop/Jazz classes for older dancers, with a focus on isolations, pop-and-lock, floorwork, and the rhythmic precision you’ll see in today’s pop culture. We use age-appropriate music and choreography in a family-friendly environment while building endurance, style, and confidence for stage. Students perform original routines in our Winter Show and Spring Recitals.

Ballet is where strong technique, musicality, and beautiful lines begin. Starting at age 4 through adult, students learn proper alignment, core vocabulary, and classical positions in leveled classes that progress at a supportive pace. Because ballet is the root of most concert styles, we encourage new dancers to build their foundation here; as students advance, they prepare for pointe at the appropriate age/level and present polished choreography on stage in our Spring Recital and Christmas Show.

In addition to weekly private lessons, our vocal students also have option of attending a weekly enrichment lab of their choice. Our lab classes are held in small groups for 45 minutes each week, and classes include Music Theory, Vocal Ensemble, Songwriting, Zoom Theory, Drama Improv, and Choreography.

In addition to weekly private lessons, our violin students also have option of attending a weekly enrichment lab of their choice. Our lab classes are held in small groups for 45 minutes each week, and classes include Music Theory, Vocal Ensemble, Songwriting, Zoom Theory, Drama Improv, and Choreography. There is no additional tuition or fees for our enrichment classes, and attendance is completely optional. Students who are able to attend enjoy making new friends and sharing their love of the performing arts together in a fun, relaxed group environment!

In addition to weekly private lessons, our violin students also have option of attending a weekly enrichment lab of their choice. Our lab classes are held in small groups for 45 minutes each week, and classes include Music Theory, Vocal Ensemble, Songwriting, Zoom Theory, Drama Improv, and Choreography. There is no additional tuition or fees for our enrichment classes, and attendance is completely optional. Students who are able to attend enjoy making new friends and sharing their love of the performing arts together in a fun, relaxed group environment!

With its peaceful, mellow tone and small form factor, there's a reason the ukulele is so popular today. Our ukulele teachers will have you strumming away to your favorite tunes in no time! Ukulele lessons are offered in 30, 45, or 60 minute sessions. Students meet once each week with their instructor. While most students will begin with a standard/soprano sized, 4 nylon-string ukulele, there are actually a variety of models available to cover a wide range of notes. Originating in the 19th century in Hawaii, the ukulele's popularity in Western music has soared in the past decade! If you're looking for a small, extremely affordable, four-stringed instrument to learn how to play music, then look no further! With a starting price of around $40-50 for a beginning level instrument, the ukulele is one of the most economically accessible instruments today - perfect for beginning students unsure of whether or not they will want to continue lessons down the road. They are, from smallest to largest "Pocket" (piccolo, sopranino, sopranissimo), "Soprano" (Standard), "Concert" (alto), Tenor (taro patch, Lili'u - 4,5, or 8 strings!), "Baritone" (bari, uke, taropatch 8 string), "Bass" , and "Contrabass" (U-Bass, Rumbler). Interestingly enough, a single, standard sized, 6 stringed acoustic guitar is able to play the majority of notes that all of these ukulele models combined can produce! However, the simplicity and small form factor of the ukulele is what makes it such a fun instrument that's easy to play - perfect especially for beginners with smaller hands that may eventually want to learn the guitar.

In addition to weekly private lessons, our students also have option of attending a weekly enrichment lab of their choice. Our lab classes are held in small groups for 45 minutes each week, and classes include Music Theory, Vocal Ensemble, Songwriting, Zoom Theory, Drama Improv, and Choreography. There is no additional tuition or fees for our enrichment classes, and attendance is completely optional. Students who are able to attend enjoy making new friends and sharing their love of the performing arts together in a fun, relaxed group environment!

In addition to weekly private lessons, our students also have option of attending a weekly enrichment lab of their choice. Our lab classes are held in small groups for 45 minutes each week, and classes include Music Theory, Vocal Ensemble, Songwriting, Zoom Theory, Drama Improv, and Choreography. There is no additional tuition or fees for our enrichment classes, and attendance is completely optional. Students who are able to attend enjoy making new friends and sharing their love of the performing arts together in a fun, relaxed group environment!

Our Preschool Music I classes (ages 18 months up to 3 years) and Preschool Music II classes (ages 3 years up to 4 years) provide a well rounded introduction to the world of music. Our toddler music program follows an internationally recognized, age appropriate music curriculum for toddlers with a focus on early learning and the development of the whole child - nurturing their skills and preparing them for private instruction at the age of 5 while having fun singing, moving, and enjoying our drums and other percussion instruments. Please note that all age ranges listed for class levels are general guidelines as students learn and progress at different rates. Each class is held once each week for 45 minutes. Classes cover singing, listening, pitch, dance/creative movement, rhythm, creative play, and group ensemble performance. Classes provide parent-child interaction working toward whole child development. In all of our toddler music classes, students will also be introduced to a variety of small hand percussion instruments. In Preschool Music I-II, students are formally introduced to the piano. Parents attend with the child for the entire class in Preschool Music I.

Our preschool music classes provide an excellent foundation in and formal introduction to the wonderful world of music for children ages 18 mos.-4 years. Learn More

The focus of our writing program is to train students in the art of expressing their ideas to other musicians. Students will learn to use notation software, MIDI recording, digital audio software, and of course, good old fashioned pen, staff paper and/or notepads. All programs are available in weekly 30, 45, or 60 minute private sessions. The Songwriting Program (ages 9-adult) focuses heavily on learning to write music in the contemporary styles of today's pop, rock, christian, country, and jazz artists. You'll learn to write melodies with a hook, create leadsheets, basic chord structures and how to tell a story that flows through your choice of lyrics. The Music Theory Program is offered apart from our weekly general theory group classes for those students who wish to intensively study only music theory. The class is open to students (ages 9-up) at all levels and consists of a 30, 45, or 60 minute private lesson each week. These lessons will include a variety of music theory/notation practices including the basics, form analysis, chord/scale nomenclature, Italian terms, functional harmony, and an introduction to basic composition. Students may elect to study either traditional (classical theory) or jazz theory, but a firm grasp of classical theory is required before beginning jazz theory. As students progress, they may elect to pursue further studies in the Composition Program. The Composition Program (ages 9-adult) allows students to study in either classical or jazz formats. Lessons focus on creating melodies, arranging/orchestration techniques, in addition to a review of general music theory/notation practices. Students are expected to learn to write by hand (traditional paper and pencil) in addition to using the latest in computer notation software and other computer based technologies. Our Composition/Piano program is the recommended composition program for younger beginners and those without any prior musical training. Classes focus on the development of fundamental composition and keyboard skills.

Learning to write your own songs is a truly rewarding experience. Whether you're interested in learning to write music for your band or wanting to score a symphony, we're ready to get your started!

In addition to weekly private lessons, our piano students also have option of attending a weekly enrichment lab of their choice. Our lab classes are held in small groups for 45 minutes each week, and classes include Music Theory, Vocal Ensemble, Songwriting, Zoom Theory, Drama Improv, and Choreography. There is no additional tuition or fees for our enrichment classes, and attendance is completely optional. Students who are able to attend enjoy making new friends and sharing their love of the performing arts together in a fun, relaxed group environment!

Learn to play by ear, create your own compositions on the spot, hear a song and then play it back on your own instrument, and more in our Jazz Studies program! Instruction in Jazz includes a 30, 45, or 60 minute private session as well as a 45 minute theory class/assignment each week. The program provides jazz training in piano, bass, drums, guitar, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, as well as composition/arranging and theory. Once certain skills are developed (or if already studying privately) students may audition to join one of the Jazz Bands. In the program, emphasis is placed on the following: ear training/transcribing, the jazz harmonic concept including chords, related scales, and chord progressions; reading and interpreting jazz charts; composing original tunes, and improvisational techniques and skills. Our jazz faculty members come from some of the top schools for jazz in the U.S. including the University of Miami, Eastman School of Music, University of Northern Colorado, and Loyola University.

Enrichment lab classes are held in small groups for 45 minutes each week, and classes include Music Theory, Vocal Ensemble, Songwriting, Zoom Theory, Drama Improv, and Choreography. There is no additional tuition or fees for our enrichment classes, and attendance is completely optional.

In addition to weekly private lessons, our drum students also have option of attending a weekly enrichment lab of their choice. Our lab classes are held in small groups for 45 minutes each week, and classes include Music Theory, Vocal Ensemble, Songwriting, Zoom Theory, Drama Improv, and Choreography.

Our lab classes are held in small groups for 45 minutes each week, and classes include Music Theory, Vocal Ensemble, Songwriting, Zoom Theory, Drama Improv, and Choreography.

She has such fun in Hip-Hop and really enjoys the small class size as it makes it easy for her to keep up.

Preschool music classes offer an excellent first formal introduction to music for toddlers and lap babies ages 18 months - 4 years. Classes focus on the development of the whole child by listening to a variety of styles of music from around the world, singing, dancing, etc. Parents often attend all or part of these classes with their child. Preschool classes provide these young students with a basic foundation in key concepts that prepare them for private instruction.

At LAAPA, our drama school operates year round! Brand new actors interested in getting started or transferring into our theatre program may enroll at any time. Students are encouraged to gain experience in all areas of the stage!

At LAAPA, our drama school operates year round! Brand new actors interested in getting started or transferring into our theatre program may enroll at any time. Students are encouraged to gain experience in all areas of the stage!

At LAAPA, our drama school operates year round! Brand new actors interested in getting started or transferring into our theatre program may enroll at any time. Students are encouraged to gain experience in all areas of the stage!

At LAAPA, our drama school operates year round! Brand new actors interested in getting started or transferring into our theatre program may enroll at any time. Students are encouraged to gain experience in all areas of the stage!

At LAAPA, our drama school operates year round! Brand new actors interested in getting started or transferring into our theatre program may enroll at any time. Students are encouraged to gain experience in all areas of the stage!

At LAAPA, our drama school operates year round! Brand new actors interested in getting started or transferring into our theatre program may enroll at any time. Students are encouraged to gain experience in all areas of the stage!

Film classes are offered for ages 10+ at the Mandeville location as part of the summer camp program, focusing on filmmaking and related creative arts.

Musical Theater/Tap classes are offered for ages 5+ as part of the summer camp program, combining elements of singing, dancing, and acting.

Acting classes are offered for ages 5+ as part of the summer camp program, providing an introduction to drama and performance.

Hip-Hop/Acro classes are offered for ages 5+ as part of the summer camp program, allowing students to explore and develop skills in these energetic dance styles.

Ballet/Contemporary classes are offered for ages 5+ as part of the summer camp program, allowing students to explore and develop skills in these dance styles.

Summer Music Camps and Summer Dance Camps at our New Orleans and Mandeville campuses provide students ages 5-14 with a choice of over 25 instrumental, vocal, drama, and dance programs to explore!

Summer Music Camps and Summer Dance Camps at our New Orleans and Mandeville campuses provide students ages 5-14 with a choice of over 25 instrumental, vocal, drama, and dance programs to explore!

Explore Something Fun, New and Exciting this Summer at Music & Dance Camp! Explore, Create, Learn! Discover your talent in the arts and choose from over 25 programs!