20 Best Acting Programs In New Orleans, LA (2022 Updated)

To all the high school freshman posting reviews and rating AMDA 5 stars stop. You do not go there. Do not give it a bigger head than it already has. Attended in 2013-2014 would have been one star if it weren't for some (a few) wonderful teachers. (Stacy Lee, Kathy, Jeff, Tim,and Ray thank you) I am posting this review because they just posted an instagram post about 13 reasons why. They said check this out help is available. Would have been nice if that was ACTUALLY TRUE. However, if you have any sort of mental health problems you are told to grow up! (By teachers AND THE DAMN COUNSELOR) you are told stories of how the show must go on fake it til you make it. If you cannot stop crying you are weak, and theater is just a hobby for you. The teachers name drop and make you feel bad about yourself for not being Jason Derulo.The only person who helped me get help was my acting teacher (god bless him), who sent me to the counselor who told me I was acting like a child and that I need to prioritize. "If this isn't for you you don't have to be here" I told him this is the most depressed I've ever been. No offer to find therapy near me. No weekly meetings. No follow up visit. He suggested I find a new dream. So I did but now I'm 25,000 dollars in debt after 9 of the worst months of my life. Like others have said AMDA is what you make it but if you have any sort of mental health issues don't count on getting any help. PS. The dorms have a large scary roach problem, pretty sure it used to be a mental hospital (how fitting) PPS. I can acknowledge that I learned a good deal in my acting and VPS classes. And that not all the teachers suck.Madison Mitchell

I joined AMDA NYC back in 2021 Fall. This school has changed my life. Incredible staffing who are all working professionals within the acting world and all are incredibly motivated, fun and inspiring. My time at this school has been nothing but positive thus far and, the school continues to get better and better. I have done my own reading into reviews and the bad reviews have definitely changed. I have seen things change here, I have seen things become progressively better for the students here at AMDA. AMDA has become much more of a supporting and safe environment for not just me but for everybody who needs it. You certainly learn a lot here, develop great connections with your teachers and get plenty of opportunities out here. I myself, am certainly glad that I chose this school. Great friends, great classes, great locations, great teachers and all around an incredibly exiting journey.Kallan Fuller

My daughter just graduated in Sept 2017 from NYC in dance. She had a very positive experience from start to finish! Starting with Elliott Kerr, Assistant Director of Admissions. Elliott did a nice job of answering all our questions and helping get all our paperwork completed. Our daughter loved all her teachers and has said through out her program, "this is the right school for me." I feel like the program and the school prepared her for auditioning and the life of a performer! THANK YOU AMDA!Jennifer M

I want to send a special “Thank You” to the wonderful staff at Tulane Hospital in New Orleans . I was recently on a girls trip and fell crossing the street . The ambulance arrived (they were awesome and quick ) took me to Tulane were I was greeted by Kayla , Zackaria (from the Bible sorry I misspelled) and a few others . I immediately felt welcomed they made me feel comfortable and in good hands . They worked quickly on my broken ankle , made me laugh and I had not a worry in the word . I had a X-rays and cat scan performed . Also they Perfectly put my ankle bone back in place Mr.Zackery (From Miami ) and his partner did a wonderful job I didn’t feel any pain . They provided me with meds and fixed me up enough that I could still enjoy my trip and make it home . You all even the security was amazing!! I’m home and the doctors in Fort Lauderdale are so proud of how they treated me and my injury …. I highly recommend this hospital and crew SKL Rell

The Doctors and nurses were exceptional. I had surgery scheduled for 7/27/2022. Received a recording the Sunday before saying I needed to be at hospital for 9am on 7/27. On Tuesday before surgery I received a call telling me I had to be at hospital for 11. I asked so I don’t have to be there for 9. Answer was no ma’am be here for 10:30. I asked what was the 9 o’clock time for. Was told basically it was a holding time until the schedule for the day was completed. On my way to hospital morning of received a call telling me I miss my 9am nuclear test. First I hear if this test. Asked if I can get there ASAP was there with 15 minutes of call. Get there still confusion don’t do test until 12 r so and didn’t start surgery until after that. Had to stop surgery BP and heart rate dropped. Was kept in hospital over night. Had great care. Only complaint was the disconnect between the scheduling and the information given to me.Angel Haydel

I had a colonoscopy in the endoscopy dept. Everyone was kind and efficient and did their jobs extremely well. My nurses Beth, Bonnie and I think her name was Tiffany were wonderful. Dr. Silvers performed my procedure. I had not met him prior to this. He was attentive and caring and I would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs a GI doctor. Clint from anesthesia( I think he is a nurse anesthetist) did a great job explaining exactly what he was doing and made me comfortable and pain free during my procedure. I can’t remember the name of the male nurse who recovered me but he did an excellent job as well. There was a delay for an emergency and I was told about it and they were still able to do my procedure in a timely fashion. I was very impressed with the whole department!Trina Mancuso

My experience at the Barrow Group has truly helped me not to give up as an actor. After moving to NYC in 2009, my very talented friend recommended that I take classes at The Barrow Group. I trusted his recommendation because he was very knowledgable about the class options in the city. I am so thankful that I found the Barrow Group!! I really missed my theatre community from Graduate School and the Barrow Group became my NYC home base. I have taken four classes with Lee Brock and I have learned so much from her. She helped me go back to the beginning…back to those years before all of the training…Lee helped me go back to the 'Story.' She helped me to focus on what truly matters…telling the story! The teaching style of the Barrow Group is extremely accessible to actors. You can get a feel for the teachings style by reading Seth Barrish's book "An Actor's Companion: 99 Bit of Craft." It is so wonderful!! -BrandyBrandy Caldwell

I am starting my fourth class tomorrow. Obviously, I love this place. The teachers are friendly, down to earth, and REALLY know their stuff. It really is amazing, the learning curve, and how much you do learn during just one class, let alone three. The teaching methods are so great, it makes you almost feel like what you have learned should have been common sense. I've attended one of their shows (so far), and it was really an inspiring experience, with just superb acting. Whenever people ask me about my experience here, I cannot recommend The Barrow Group enough.Tomo Lovric

An extraordinary theatre company and school. I had studied for many years with some of the best and most highly regarded teachers in the acting community but it wasn't until I found the Barrow Group that I felt I became a good actor. Seth Barrish has created an astoundingly simple approach to the work that makes acting fun again. And truthful and real. He and his co-artistic director Lee Brock have created a wonderful home for some of the most passionate and talented artists I have ever had the privilege of working with. I couldn't recommend them more highly!Peter Lewis

I took the 1-year online screenwriting course. In theory it sounded perfect for me, since I wasn't in a position to go to school full-time. I had high hopes. On the positive side, I did learn the basic principles of screenwriting. Also, I finished a first draft of a film script, which was pretty cool. The discipline of meeting weekly to report on my progress helped me achieve my goal. I wish my review could end there, on a positive note. But on the negative side, I found the instructor extremely rude to anyone who didn't agree with their opinions 100%. The person often ridiculed students and dismissed their contributions. The surly attitude shut down conversation more than once. I have a Masters degree, and have been a student in several schools as an adult – and I have encountered only a few instructors as abrasive as this person. (That's saying a lot, considering how arrogant many professors are!) Also, the instructor was late to class more than once. To be fair, the person did make it up, by extending the classroom time. Still, when you've arranged for child-care, it's a drag to sit and wait in front of your computer, while your instructor fumbles around, making half-baked excuses why they were late. I have kids at home who play the same tricks in an attempt to evade their responsibilities, I don't need my screenwriting instructor doing the same! Worse yet, the instructor once shared personal information about their family of origin that was unnecessary to the classroom context. (We paid a hefty tuition fee to learn screenwriting skills, not to hear sad facts about this person's childhood. Hey, we all have a few sad memories about childhood! Get over it! An online classroom is not the place for a paid instructor to share personal memories). I would have been more sympathetic to their plight if they had been a nice human being from the beginning. They weren't nice, so I'm not sympathetic. Finally, the instructor went back on a promise they had made to me during a classroom session. Another student hadn't come to the online class, and we were scheduled to read their script. So I volunteered to submit my rough draft – with the understanding that I could re-submit my script once it was finished, for another classroom review. The instructor agreed to those terms – but went back on their agreement a few weeks later. When I questioned the instructor about it, my concern was dismissed. So, I copied the transcribed conversation in which the instructor made the promise. They replied that they were way too busy to give each student individual attention! (Then why make the promise in the first place?). My poor rating is entirely based on the habitually unprofessional conduct of the instructor. The actual course content was very, very good. Had someone else – with a good work ethic, a sense of punctuality, and a commitment to personal and professional integrity – taught the course, then I would have given NYFA a perfect score. So, although I'm indebted to NYFA for helping me acquire basic screenwriting skills, and giving me the opportunity to complete a rough draft, I found the personal conduct of the instructor a very serious obstacle to the learning experience. My suggestion to anyone who wants to enroll in an online screenwriting course: – Make sure the educational institution has a professional code of conduct – Make sure the school holds their instructors to that code If you can't afford the cost of tuition: – Buy a good book on screenwriting. It will give you the exact same info about skills that this course provided, at a fraction of the cost – Enroll in a writing class at your local community center, where you can find like-minded people who will hold you accountable as you write your next project -Keep writing! Don't give up. After a number of years, I continue to uphold my opinion of the school.Robert Widdowson

The (limited) number of students that actually care is the only reason this school gets 2 stars. I attended the Masters Cinematography program in Los Angeles, and I am here to tell you that for that program- I can't speak to the others with as much in depth knowledge- the school is a joke, and serves to print money for itself. I was to attend for two accelerated semesters, and during the first, I found work doing what I was going to school to study and basically checked out mentally. When time came for my second semester, I had done very little for my classes, and went to our instructor to tell him I was leaving. The part that confused me was when he said that I was one of the best students in class, which made me laugh, as I had been working on set for the proceeding two months, hadn't attended class, or screened any projects for the class. I pointed out these facts to him, went to the bursers office with my story, and within 5 minutes I was holding a check for 40 thousand dollars: a complete refund of my tuition for both the previous semester, and the upcoming semester. My question is this: if they don't know they are scamming all their pupils, why were they so eager to hand over so much money and bid me farewell? Seems like an admission of guilt, and an effort (which admittedly worked) to prevent me from commenting on my experience. All you need to do is look at the top 5 most common jobs for degree holders from NYFA. The most common is elementary school teacher. The rate of alumni body working in thier field of study is a jawdropping .008%. Yea. Not worth it. Do yourself a favor, and watch all the films on AFI 100 greatest films list, then learn how blender and composition work, buy yourself a camera, and make a film.Nick Frazier

Did a filmmaking workshop. Loved some teachers and learned a lot, but the administration its just been awful. Since my first day. When I arrived due to a ridiculous covid protocol that I haven't been informed, I couldn't attend my first day of classes. I lost many hours and they just left me outside the door even though I crossed the world to get to nyc. And now, I finished the workshop four months ago and still haven't get my diploma. I keep writing to them but nothing gets done and it just keeps wasting my time. I paid around 5 thousand dollars to take that workshop and I just can't believe I don't have the proof of the classes I took.Pili Martínez

This school is a little gem for those wishing to actually train in the art of acting. The staff is excellent – nurturing and knowledgeable, very much experts in their fields who have honed their skills over many years. The Playhouse fosters a inclusive community of creative individuals who work together to "live truthfully under imaginary circumstances". One of the last great acting schools that is still independent from/not affiliated with any particular college, the Playhouse allows all ages and levels to train here and be assured of receiving a true education in acting. For those wanting to build a solid foundation in all aspects of acting, with a toolbox of marketable and reliable skills – look no further!Patrice Van Voorhees

This school prepared me as a professional actor, creator and leader in the tv/film/theatre industry. It provided me with a strong network of artists and mentors that continues to be my guiding light.Samantha Herrera

Nice and humble place for studying acting. Every one is very warm and welcoming. Better then other Meisner technique Studio"s in NYC.HOST WEBSERIES

Learn from the best. When I was 19 years old, I was accepted to the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute. It was the highlight of my life at the time. The great teachers back then were Harv Dean and David Gideon. I went to school here part time for 9 months to learn acting at its very basic. If you can afford going to the school and want to learn acting from the aspect of the instrument, then I highly recommend going here. The most important thing I learned from this school, is that even if you attend the classes and do your scene work, you need to be out pounding the pavement and looking for work in the industry, an agent and possibly a manager. I would not call the school glamorous but it does show great pride and respect for people who walks through their doors. If you are serious about acting and show business, this is the place to be. Take a look at the names of the superstars that have graced these doors!.C H

Although I am old enough to be the GRANDmother of most of the students, I had the honor to chat with Lee Strasberg himself, one morning, years ago. He spent nearly a half hour on the phone with me – a total stranger. I had acting aspirations back then (I am a freelance writer today). And I have never forgotten his generosity, wisdom, and graciousness to me – someone he would never meet in person. I love stopping by whenever I can, to donate theatre books, costume pieces, and just sniff around who's doing what. A cool place, and a wonderful energy, carrying on the great Lee's tradition of realism, heart and acting from the soul!!!Cynthia Hawkins

So cool, in a jimmy fallon interview, lady Gaga said she went here for 10 years! As a little monster I give this institution 5 stars! A Star is born! ❤️👏James G

Though I am not actually attending this school, I did attended the tour. I didn’t like the fact that as a black young girl I didn’t notice much diversity and the teachers seemed to talk to the whites and acted kinder to them while changing their mood completely for blacks. There was a few blacks there but they looked miserable there. The curriculum was outstanding and thats the only good thing I see out of that school. Other than that there has been rumors of a girl who committed suicide because of massive bullying. Anyways, GOOD LUCK AT FINDING A GOOD SCHOOL! AND GOD BLESS YOU!eternity.mp4

they charge $6.50 everyday from every girl who buys the hot lunch at school (the lunch isn't even a big portion). they charge way tooo much for shirts and they assign so much homework yet they think we have so much time on our hands to go to stupid races and out of school activities. teachers are nice (some), staff is nice. my question is, where is ALL of this money, that they make US pay, go to? I'm sure that buy the time I'm out of this high school, I'm not going to be able to afford to go to collage.Frog Sydney

Absolutely the best school for young ladies!!! I graduated in 1982. I've carried my experience at MCA with me throughout my journey and it's been a blessing! I Love MCA ❤️Sloane Clayton

My daughter is going to the summer camp program at Sacred Heart. I had enrolled her in both summer sessions .She is 23 months, which in my opinion is a difficult age because they are acquiring the basic tools they need to navigate the world . The people at Sacred Heart seem to be nice and the school is clean. When I signed her up, I wanted her to meet other children and be in a structure environment. I thought it would be cute to see her run around in a camp shirt and have fun with other toddlers. However, I know that's not the reality of things, and she may have been to young to attend this camp.Which is my fault. I should have did more research. I should have waited to send her to camp.The camp for the 12months to 23 months at Sacred Heart is babysitting. There is nothing wrong with babysitting. However, suggesting that parents buy camp shirts for babysitting sessions is not cool.Unfortunately, I bought the shirt, because I thought it was required. However, at that age they dont really require you to make them wear it. The children wear regular clothes. I also get generic progress reports that indicate time of changing, feeding mood and naptime.I'm not there, so I trust what they say. She is always happy according to the report. They change her the appropriate amount of time according to the paperwork. SInce she has been going to camp, she enjoys diaper changes. She sits still for them now. I have an issue regarding naptime policy. My daughter is taking 2 hour naps at school. At home she typically takes a 45min to 1hr nap at home after a full day. Also, her naps at home are usually at 4 to 5 in the afternoon. At camp her naps 11:30am to 1:30pm. Which breaks down to her being asleep a third of the time she's there. Which sucks for me, because she is rested when she comes home. They use a white noise machine. The white noise machine is a tool they use to get the children to sleep. during the schedule time.I wasn't informed. I found out because I inquired regarding how they were able to get her to go to sleep at the same time every day for a 2 hour window. My daughter sleeps close to it. I am that parent. I feel bad about posting this. However, I would have felt worst if I kept it to myself. Maybe I am crazy. I will talk to office.raymond glaser

My daughter went to this school the year of 2017-2018 in pre K 2. I just wanted to make everyone aware of an incident that occurred and I feel should be brought to your attention if you are looking at this school for your daughter . I received a phone call at 5 o'clock monday night while at work asking what time I picked up my daughter. Now I work until 6pm every day so I have arrangements for my mother to pick up my daughter and I drop her off in the mornings. I had responded To the woman on the phone did not pick up my daughter, my mother should have, but I know the weather was very bad monday so she must've went to aftercare. We normally don't send her to aftercare. It is our first year here and she doesn't go to aftercare, My mother did not know to sign her out. My mother had picked her up in between 3:30-3:45. The aftercare teacher was calling to tell me she had gotten scared that she did not know where My daughter was and did not notice she was gone. Now this call is at 5pm, I myself was concerned because I had talked to my mother last at about 3pm when she was on her way to get My daughter and if something were to happen and someone pick her up, I didn't get a phone call till 5pm when she had noticed her absence. My child could have been ANYWHERE. Her exact words on the phone were "I must've gone to the bathroom or something and when I got back she wasn't there and I had not noticed till now" I do not want anyone to get in trouble, or cause a problem. But that is a HUGE safety risk. After that incident we decided to not send our daughter back the next year. A year later i call to get my tax papers stating the tuition amount paid and a letter with the tax ID #. And i was treated so rude and disrespectfulby CONNIE And Suzanne in BILLING. I had to just hang up the phone. They are arguing with me over a $56 AFTERCARE balance. After that incident i did my 100% best to not have my child sent to aftercare. They could not give me the dates or times she went to aftercare just the MONTH. As i stated i did not believe my child went to aftercare. I paid $50 for a yearbook i did not receive and also had made previous donations to the school. All they have seemed to care about was money.ROA Boyd

We just moved to New Orleans from Salt Lake City and I was immediately drawn to this school. The girls are happy, and the staff and parents are all so proud to be a part of the school. My daughter is THRIVING here and is so excited to come to school that she runs down the street, through the gates, down the hall, and immediately to her classroom. Joining this school was like joining a Hogwarts house – we didn't join a school, we joined a vibrant community. Many of my daughters classmates have had all their relatives go to school here, the ties run deep! They have so many ways to get involved, socialize, and fun events that it feels like I joined a club or sorority. I run into parents from my daughters class outside of school often and I no longer feel like a stranger to New Orleans, but a welcomed member of my new community. Being a part of this school has been my favorite thing about New Orleans so far. Also, I love the outfits, the logo, and the breathtakingly beautiful grounds. The best schools in Salt Lake City (and the competing schools in the area) can't hold a candle to this place. Worth every penny. P.S. Of the Hogwarts Houses, this school would be Gryffindor. 😉Kristen Worth

Lovely, intimate old theater that would be perfectly at home in London's West-End "Theaterland". It's big enough to feel airy and spacious, but small enough for most seats to be close to the stage, unlike some London theaters where seats in the balcony, or up in the "gods" make the players seem tiny on stage. Like any theater, you need a small mortgage to buy a drink, price gouging 101. The last time I got ripped off so hard for a drink was in Paris. The aisles and rows are not marked – had there not been an usher available, I would not have been able to find my seat. All in all though, it's a great venue.London Lad

It's a beautiful theatre, in a busy part of town. I was there to see the Andrew Shultz comedy show. Parked next door, but that's a different review! The Orpheum is older, kind of dated. Nice marble stairs. I didn't see an elevator. The staff was good, nice, friendly. I had cheap seats, so … upstairs and all the way back. I could see the stage, but no facial expressions, and there were times I couldn't hear what was being said on stage. The seats are kind of small and my knees could not comfortably fit without cramming the seat in front of me. I'm not super tall so, it's a consideration. It's okMike Chicago

Nice concert hall. Good sound, well organized. Staff is helpful and kind. There are nice bars inside, however a bit too pricy for my taste. The downside was the fact that everyone sat during the whole show. But I guess, it’s more of the crowd’s problem rather than concert hall’s. Still managed to dance (even stole the show from Mumford for a second there) and had a wonderful time.Olga Morozova

So we finally got in after more than 2 hours in line… it was fun but really badly organized. I would have thought that securing tickets for 8 pm would have got us in around that time, not after 10 pm. Too bad because the rest (decor and props) was cool, and some of it a little scary. Some of the "actors" didn't seem to know what to do, they were just standing there really. A lot of screaming was going on and we were so many people in there that we could see and hear what was about to happen before our turn, kind of ruining the surprises. I really like the nuns at the end, I thought they were the scariest part. In my opinion it is overpriced, it says $27 + taxes and we end up paying $64.95 for 2. You should find some solutions for the waiting in line part, mostly because everyone is complaining about it for a while now and it doesn't seem to change. Maybe don't overbook would be a good start (and the most important one)! Have a bar and food service for the line could also be a way for you to make (more) money and for the people who wait to make it more "comfortable". Contact me if you need more ideas, I have a few 😉Danielle Brodeur

The event was done very well but could have been better mostly because of jamming too many people in. First of all I bought a ticket for 8:00pm and did not get in until 11:00, why give time slots if you have to wait hours. They know how long the tour is and should book it accordingly, I am all for businesses doing well and making money but space out the tickets so people can actually go in on their expected time, I'm sorry but that is greed! It also takes away from the experience when they bunch together large groups to keep the line going and letting in the next group too soon. The element of surprise is totally eliminated when you see the actors at the beginning of your group or seeing the group in front of you. It is a nice event but I wont go there again, even spending more money for VIP on top of the of the already high price would not change the over crowding and the lack of spacing to really get the most out of it.Felicia Jean Cresci

I went here the Friday before Halloween and I had an amazing experience. A lot of people in the comments were complaining about the so I purchased the No Wait tickets and I highly suggest anyone going to purchase the No Wait tickets. When we got there, it seemed like there were only 5 people in line. That line lead to another line with about 20 people waiting to go through a metal detector and that lead to the big crowd of people waiting to get it. No Wait means No Wait. We walked right in the door. The house was Awesome and the actors were Amazing. I can't wait to go backAriah Mj

We went on a Sunday afternoon for a showing of Dreamgirls. Parking was plenty. The show wasn’t full, but even with a full house, I can’t imagine having a problem parking. However, getting out of the parking lot after the show took some time. The building is beautiful, clean, modern and very well designed. We chose balcony seating due to the price and figured we’d still be able to see the stage from the 2nd row. The view was okay, with minimal interference from the person’s head in front of me. The audio was terrible. No one could understand what they were saying when the orchestra was playing. The music was so loud and the actors really low. It sucked, because I feel like it ruined what could have been a good show. Due to that reason, I’m uncertain whether I would attend another performance here.Alicia M.

Took the Mrs. out for dinner and a show. We went to see Fly, our first time at the theater, and we had a great time! Even with so few props, the performances were dammed good! The parking was spacious, the building is clean and well kept, the seats are roomy and comfortable enough to sit for a 2hr show…and for those that don't know, like us, there's even a small snack bar!Brian Broussard

Dislike them having you stand outside for long periods of time before letting you enter. It makes no sense. Also the snack are extremely high. $3 for a small bag of chip.Cinnamon R.D.

My three children have been taking music lessons at the Mandeville School of Music & Dance for the past five-six years or so. The teachers and staff are great and go out of their way to make you feel at home. My oldest son started with piano lessons and currently studies with Dr. Vera. He was enjoying them so much and was constantly humming and singing around the house, so two years ago we got him started in voice lessons with Ms. Rebecca. My daughter also started in piano but then became interested in the violin and singing at summer music camp last year so we switched her over to voice lessons (also Ms. Rebecca) and violin lessons (Dr. Vera). After her lessons were over one week, she happened to notice the dancers practicing in their classroom – the facility has large observation windows (very safe and family friendly environment)- so anyway, she is now enrolled in dance classes with Mrs. Mary too! She’s a bit tired on Thursdays after all of that, but she is loving it and can’t wait to get her first ballerina costume for the recital! Oh and this past September, my five year old son got started in piano (also Dr. Vera). We also just upgraded our old 80’s Kimball piano to a 2008 upright which sounds so much better- now the only problem is that they are competing for bench time! We couldn’t be more pleased with everything.#9

I was always debating on taking music lessons to learn the guitar and was a bit apprehensive about taking the first step, and after looking around I found the Mandeville School of Music. After the original meeting, I expressed that I was a complete beginner and wished for someone who could work with me. That's when i was introduced to my teacher Miles. I could not be happier. His expertise and his patience has made my experience wonderful. He has a wealth of knowledge in music and takes my interest in songs to help the trainings. I really appreciate how he will take the time to go over a lesson as many times as it takes for me to get it, and I never feel I am being rushed or just another class he has to teach. He really makes the lessons entertaining and wanting me to do better so I can show him what I was able to learn from him. Miles is a truly wonderful teacher and your school should be proud to have him as one of your instructors. DelfinaKevin Burns

I started taking ballet classes (age 48) in September, 2019 with Desiree, and now with Brianna, and it has been an amazing experience. The school added an adult contemporary/modern class this fall, and my experience has become even better by having this additional class with Maddie. The teachers pay attention to detail and technique, and they are very encouraging and patient. The instruction is top notch, and the classes provide a learning environment that is both comfortable and challenging. I would recommend this school to anyone looking for instruction in the performing arts.Michael Lyons

Great Tumbling class! My almost 5 years old son absolutely loves the tumbling class on Fridays 4h45pm. He gets his energy needs met while having fun and learning some stretching and dance moves. Sherry and her Team are wonderful, she was warm and welcoming from the first time we met. The Teacher is great with the kids and engaging throughout the session. The space is super clean and comfortable if you'd like to wait there during the class. I personnaly love this place, if my son is exited to go there and see "his friends" classmates, and the price is fair I couldn't be happier!Flore Guillaume

Our daughter recently started taking the Acting class at Encore and absolutely LOVES it! She looks forward to it every week! There’s a great waiting area where you can watch your kids on a monitor while they perform, and seeing how the instructor keeps the kids engaged and creates such a fun atmosphere has made me a believer! Your kids will love it here.Stacie Bischof

My daughter tried tumbling and ballet and decided on ballet. The studio staff, teachers, and entire experience has been amazing. This is one of my daughter's first experiences in organized activities and it has been a pleasure. She is excited to go every time. We highly recommend checking Encore out for your little!!Elizabeth DeGrie Killeen

I’ve had a remarkably positive experience with my time under Kilian’s tutelage at the academy. At our first lesson, he and I established what it was that I wanted to accomplish with him as my vocal coach (technique, control, theory, etc.) and he has helped me grow as a vocalist in immeasurable ways in a relatively short amount of time. I’ll say this: my vocal lessons with Kilian are one of the highlights of my week and I look forward to it all week long. Highly-recommended.John Stephens

My daughter has been at the River Ridge campus for almost a year (in January) and has had such a great experience. Her current teacher is Reshanda and my daughter loves her teaching style. She's a Flute player and Reshanda is so patient and in her words, FUN! We appreciate all that Reshanda has and will continue to do throughout her music journey.LaShawn Martin

Killian is an amazing Saxophone teacher and we have the best time together. I'm an adult student, and I have definitely improved since beginning my lessons. We jam out to pretty much everything! If you're an adult student considering learning the Saxophone or picking it up again – Killian's the person to teach you!Stuart Page

Mike trained our Pitbull named Junior and we will forever be grateful for him. Prior to receiving Mike as a trainer, we reached out to numerous dog trainers who wouldn’t help us with Junior because of his aggression. We went to a dog training class and had zero success with it. Our dog Junior wanted to attack everyone he came in contact with, and has gotten into numerous fights with one of our other dogs. We felt like Junior was a lawsuit waiting to happen. When we met Mike at his facility, Junior wanted to attack him. We were amazed at the way Mike immediately took control of the situation. It was at that very moment we knew Junior was in great hands. Mike kept in contact with us throughout the process. We received pictures of Junior, and videos of his progress while he was with Mike. It didn’t even take Mike 24 hours to become Junior’s new buddy. It was amazing to watch what Mike was able to accomplish in such a short time. Fast forward to Juniors graduation and it was like meeting a new dog. Junior is now home with us, and is absolutely AMAZING!! We couldn’t be more happy and thankful for everything Mike has done with Junior. We are now able to take Junior places without worrying about him biting someone. He no longer reacts to people while out on walks, and follows his commands when told. In short, if you are looking for the best dog trainer for your dog, then Mike is your only choice.Kayle Linsley

Cooper participated in the 2 week board and train program with his amazing trainer Shelby. We received photos and videos throughout this training and were completely stunned by the improvement each day. Once training was done, Shelby trained us on how to continue practicing his skills and building his confidence in them. We noticed in his videos that he would get so excited when he had completed a skill. I think a big part of that was how Shelby connected with him to help build that confidence. Now that he’s home, he continues to have that excitement to preform a skill. The staff at Top Dog are great and we felt that Cooper was in good hands throughout his training. Highly recommended Shelby, Cooper loves her and we are appreciative of her video updates along the way, we were amazed watching each video of his new skills!Ryan Pattison

I got my first dog ever this year, my husband works at bass pro so we have seen their van parked there, so when I got my Dalmatian puppy Memphis I knew I had to look into them. I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect I just knew I wanted to give our puppy a good foundation and with it being my first dog I didn’t even know where to begin. Our trainer Erin was fantastic! Kept us updated the whole time with pictures and videos. Any questions I had she answered and gave me resources to help continue the training at home! I will definitely be sending him back once he is older to continue his training!Emily Laurent

I have been a student at Creating U for the last 7 years. I have taken many acting and auditioning classes there along with being an attendee at their “LA to LA” program wherein you work all week with various instructors teaching a variety of acting and modeling subjects. At the conclusion of the week long intensive training each participant performs different scenes in front of agents, managers and casting directors from our local area and from Los Angeles then you receive “call backs” from those professionals who are interested in representing you in the business of acting and/or modeling. I have also frequently used the taping and coaching services at Creating U to successfully assist me in properly performing and auditioning for many different roles. The owner and instructors are all very talented and knowledgeable in their fields. I highly recommend anyone interested in the acting or modeling field to contact Creating U. They will assist you in establishing and then growing your talent and brand!!Sheila O'Connor

Over the years I have seen Creating U build tremendous confidence in kids and adults alike. Pretty amazing to watch the process and see the end results. But they don’t stop with instilling confidence, they build T.V and movie resumes unlike anyone else in the South. It used to be “go to California or nothing at all.” Now, Creating U is building careers right here in Covington, Louisiana. Celeste has been bringing Hollywood agents and managers to our town for years now and 10 years later she has put us on the map. Incredible!Craig Hart

I’ve been at Creating U since 2015 and I have learned so much!! I have learned and grown not only as an actor, but a person! I love coming here every week. I was able to successfully start a professional acting career because of the Intensive Celeste put on for her students for them to advance. If it wasn’t for Creating U I don’t think I would have been able to grow positively in my acting career. I 💕 this place. As long as I’m here in Louisiana, this where I’ll be!! ❤️ Creating U loves their students, and we love them!!Shelby Faciane

It was a very informative class. He kept it real and didnt pull any punches. This is a serious class about a serious topic. We will be following up with indivdual training. My wife had never shot a weapon before this class and afterwards she is comfortable and anxious to learn more. Thank you for your patience and knowledge. I saw other classes once we got to the range and even heard classes being taught where the instructor was yelling at the students. This will not happen at angel arms. I highly recommend that you use angel arms for all your firearm training needs.Troy Schultz

My partner and I were apart of a smaller class when we took the Conceal Carry course with Isaiah. We appreciated his teaching style so much. He taught us laws I hadn't even heard of! Honestly, I was a little nervous once we made it to the gun range, being that I had never used a firearm before, but he took his time and showed all of us how to do it correctly. I'm definitely booking a 1 on 1 so I can perfect my skill very soon. I will absolutely spread the word about Angel Arms, 10/10!Joy Thomas

Me and my friends are scheduled to go here in few but last week we went to one near Laplace la but it was in some wooded area yeah my friends wasn't feeling that but we still made a 290 out of 300 on the marksmanship test but hey hopefully we have the same experience or better here we will see . It is not too far from where I live so I've been in a dv relationship before and I need all the weapons and ammunition teaching I can get . Can't wait to experience this placeRudee Meanee

I went to another shoulder orthopedist before Savoie & that dr rushed the whole appointment, wouldn't truly listen to the symptoms I was describing, & seemed to have no understanding of what was really going on w/my body. After that experience I felt a bit dubious about the appt w/Savoie. I was immediately relieved just upon interacting with the first assistant. They were so thorough, did multiple x-rays, and Savoie & his chief resident knew immediately what was going on w/my shoulders/scapula/posture & provided a clear plan for how to correct it. I had been dealing w/this for so many months & felt confused about what was going on & now I have answers. I would highly recommend Dr. Savoie & his team!!!!Hope M.

These reviews must family members leaving comments….I have seen Dr. Savoie and Dr. Heard and they are both terrible. The do not get back to you and show little to no intrest in your recover. Only thing they are worried about is getting paid. They went above and beyond to make sure my insurance would approve all my surgeries they proformed but didn't care at all about my well being and my recover. I can barely get them on the phone now.teezin co

Dr. Savoie performed rotator cuff surgery and he shaved calcium spurs that tore the ligaments. Dr. Savoie is a rock star surgeon. I'm three months since surgery and my flexibility is 90%. I will be swimming by 4 months which is what he promised. I was told he was the best and no doubt, he is the best shoulder surgeon in the region. Thanks to him and Southshore PT. They are both awesome. Thanks Dr. Savoie!Peter Spangenberg

We came for a Pole Dancing class for my sisters Bachelorette Party and our instructor Angie was lovely. She had a lot of experience and made us feel comfortable. It was an extremely fun class to take but make sure to wear leggings or long pants as you will get pole burn and be prepared to sweat. The booking experience was easy enough but I had a little trouble getting in contact with Kim sometimes. Overall I recommend taking the class but I would do it around noon so everyone has time to be hungover. LOL You also have to fill out a form when you arrive to the class so make sure to get there a little early so it does not cut into class time.Alexis Truskolawski

Angie was an amazing instructor!!! I came in thinking there is no way I will be able to do this because I don’t have any upper body strength, but the way she breaks it down for you makes it so easy 😍. By the end of the class I was very confident and I am glad I tried it!!! 10 out of 10 I would recommend to try at least once.Summer Sanders

I treated my sorority sisters to a lesson and we had a wonderful time. I ev took my 16 year old daughter and she had a ball. I’ve already scheduled another party for my birthday. Angie was the BEST. Her patience and fun personality was reassuring…we all left feeling SEXY.Latasha Duncan