20 Best Acting Programs In San Antonio, TX (2022 Updated)

To the alumni that posted comments relative to smoking and ABET accreditation, I would like to share the following in my role as SET Dean: 1. We have become an almost no-tobacco usage campus. The many cigarette butts around our buildings prompted me to become one of the principal architects of the policy that has been in place for over a year. As with major shifts, culture change does take a little time! Having said that, I do not recall anybody complaining about the cigarette butts. 2. The Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Engineering programs have been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET since 1983, 1986, and 2009 respectively. This information is publicly posted on our site and ABET's. Now that we have graduates from the Mechanical Engineering program, we will be submitting that for initial review in January 2018. As always, I welcome direct contact from our alumni, this is helpful in our quest for excellence!Winston Erevelles

I im currently enrolled in the Master of laws program in St. Marys Law School. I will rate one star because for me as an international student its a shame that i can not choose my own courses. They have to be approved by a guy named Robert Summers which his arbitriarism is out of the world. When i came to San Antonio looking to extend my knowledge in the american law i never imagine that i could not do so because i had to follow the preference of someone else. My goal was to specialice in Immigration which was not possible because this proffesor wanted me to take courses that i wouldn't like (TO FIT THE BAR EXAM EVEN IF YOU DONT WANT TO TAKE IT AT ALL) Im very dissapointed with St Mary's School of Law. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS BEWARE!! PLEASE HAVE EVERYTHING ON THE TABLE BEFORE ENROLL.noticias em movimiento

I attended St. Mary's for 3 years and left with a Bachelor's of a Arts & a teaching credential. I found it to be an excellent school, as have many friends. A number of my former public school students went on to a graduate from St. Mary's. I was impressed by its emphasis on being a Catholic institution. That was very important to me.H. Daniel Kelly

KD Conservatory is a fantastic, intensive, pro-active program that will teach you everything you need to know to confidently enter the world of entertainment on any level, be that live theatre, television, broadcast, film on ANY side of the camera (actors, writers, directors, producers, all forms of the crew, etc…), as well as build you a rock solid foundation of acting technique, acute physical awareness, and an entertainment business acumen on which to accurately and responsibly make choices about your work. Furthermore, KD Conservatory has not only aided my education and lead me to professional work in my industry, but the school has facilitated the same success to my circle of alumni (of no less than a dozen that I can recall off-hand) who all continue to make money doing what they love- acting, singing, dancing, music directing, directing, producing, and teaching. Advice: Don't EVER accept advice on acting from somebody who is not a successful working actor. Don't seek their counsel because they know nothing. People who say that this school is a scam are either not serious enough about their career to understand the training they really need. OR, they are already beyond the teaching they could potentially receive at KD and should, therefor, already be booking professional gigs. Lastly, BE ADSIVED, NOTHING WILL BE HANDED TO YOU. There are those who graduate from the program and do nothing. And there are those who work. If you are open to learning, it's worth it.D'Andre Childs

I have been training at KD Conservatory for 4 weeks now as a Musical Theatre major and let me tell you that this place is amazing. There are some amazing opportunities from training with Michael Serrechia and putting on Musical performances to learning Ballet technique to learning piano, increasing your acting abilities, jazz, tap, vocal performance and so much more!!! I have also met some amazing people here already and made lifelong friends. Please consider KD to pursue your Motion Picture Performance, Acting, or Musical Theatre careers!!!AustinFrickinJon

My experience was great! My daughter's teacher was amazing! Not to often you find a teacher who loves what they do and are good at it! I'd recommend this school to my family and friends! Update! 4years later and my daughter still go to this school! We took a year and a half off but came right back! The teachers are still great and they have an awesome desk lady. I forget her name I think it’s Tish, she is great to talk if you want to sit and wait. Keep up the great work you guys. Also they are managing well with social distancing!SexyAssKellyB

What a gorgeous theatre! Parking garage literally right next door for only $10. Bohanon's is just across the street for a great dinner and drinks before walking over to your show. They had good wine options and snacks in the theatre also. This theatre is not only beautiful but has such a great history. Who couldn't love that old elevator with the operator, too? It's just neat. Everyone is nice and helpful, and it doesn't seem fussy or overly regulated either. It's just a nice relaxing evening there at The Majestic. I love going there & will be back again.Carrie Schmidt

A great and historic theater. I always enjoy my time spent here. My first experience was about 40 years ago to see Elvira and the San Antonio Symphony. Over the years I've returned for many plays like Dracula and Cats and several concerts like Bastille and most recently Chicago. The interior is beautiful and I always see something new in the ornate decorations inside. I don't think I have found all the birds that are placed in various spots. I can't say enough great things about this theater.Kevin Jones

Most beautiful theater & stage inside & out. Seats are a bit tight & uncomfortable after a long show. Parking is a challenge, best to make prior arrangements. Food is expensive & not much of a menu. If you arrive early, expect to stand in a large crowed forum, until the theater doors open. We saw Hadestown & the voices & music were angelic. Definitely worth the money to experience! Keep us n mind you will be there around three hours. It’s a long play.Connie Wilson

The San Antonio Academy is a wonderful place where young boys can get a complete whole education where academics, athletics, integrity, and character are all equally valued and encouraged. I hope generations of my family have the opportunity to attend.Three Hundred

“Be honest, be kind, be the best you can be.” In addition to the strong academics, San Antonio Academy has a high focus on strong character development, while showing great care for all the boys. It’s been the best place for our son.chip nicewander

San Antonio Academy is a wonderful school for our son. The academic opportunities and staff are amazing! We couldn’t be happier with SAA and love their motto: “Be honest. Be kind. Be the best you can be."Laura H

DO NOT ATTEND THIS SCHOOL!!!! for starters unless your going to attend this school with a free ride such as GI Bill or scholarship or just mommy and daddy's money then go ahead and attend but if not don't go they will screw you over I attended this school from January 2016 to July 2017 I went for 19 months !!! And I now currently owe that school $19,000 they told me while I was attending that everything would be covered but $300 a month which was going to student loans well after my time there i now owe $13,000 in student loans and the rest "to the school" for only God knows what so now they won't give me my transcript till I pay "what I owe the school" that's just money don't even get me started about classes and instructors that will be to long just know if your thinking about going to this school cause "I wanna be a chef" or "I wanna be a game designer" well think somewhere else cause you won't get it hereTim Smith

I want to start off by saying i absolutely loved my instructors that i had. Chef Hart, Chef Reboli and even the head chef, Chef Rice were all super great and super knowledgeable. But financial aid made mistake after mistake. The head guy over austin and san antonio financial aid did his best to help me but the situation as a whole was already too screwed for him to help get me out of this hole. I regret enrolling but only because of this. Again my chef instructors were amazing though. I do have to say if i could afford to pay out of pocket for it it would have been a great experience. But being $9000 in the hole for 5 classes pretty much sucks.Gabrielle Robinson

This school is a rip off. I went for 3 quarters and quit along with some other students. Apparently, the school has multiple law suits against them from graduated students not able to get jobs from their studied field because they aren't legitimate. I was stupid and naive when I first signed up, but I now know 9,000 dollars i too much for a three and a half year course that rushes you through courses so fast, you don't even remember what you learned within the last five minutes. Most of all, this school is so obviously a for profit. They pay no mind to the needs and wants of their students, and only a hand full of professors actually care.Nar Whal (Narwhizard)

Since we moved here we've been twice and we're scheduled for two more shows. We've enjoyed seeing 'Whispering Bill Anderson' and 'Neal McCoy'! Both entertaining and put on an excellent show! Thanx Brauntex for bringing such talent to New Braunfels! UPDATE: We have now gone to see 'Mickey Gilley' (Right before he passed away) and 'Johnny Lee'. They had to have a stool to sit on because of their age but they both could still belt it out! We've had the pleasure of going twice to see 'Elvis' (Donny Edwards) and he puts on a different show each time that is excellent! He is the only 'Elvis Impersonator' that has been invited to 'Graceland' to perform. See you in September 2023! Going to the Brauntex to these performances is like having them in my living room!Debby J Stockton

The theatre is really nice. I hadn't been since the remodel and was impressed. Clean, comfy seats, good sound system, nice lobby. We went to see Q: The Music of Queen but what we got was several Queen songs and then a bunch from Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, U2, Elton John, the Beatles, etc. The band was very talented, and we enjoyed most, though not all, of the non-Queen songs, but that wasn't what we bought tickets for. We expected a Queen tribute concert and it wasn't.Gayle Childers

The best music venue I have ever been to. Comfortable seats, a/c, full bar with snacks. There is not a bad seat in the house. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The lights and sound system & acoustics is incredible. Beautiful restoration of an old downtown theater.Chip Lyons

My friend and I saw Justin Hayward at the Carlos Alvarez Theater which is a small venue just feet away from the Tobin but considered part of the complex. Its a small, about 300 seats, theater for concerts as well as other performances. There is actually no bad seats at least in the configuration that we attended. There was a small bar/concession stand which was nice. I will definitely attend another concert or show here again.Kevin Jones

I went to two shows last week one in the HEB Theater (Herb Albert)and the other at the (Justin Hayward) Carlos Alvarez Theater. I highly recommend going to either venue. Great viewing and excellent sound. Easy to park and easy to get out. Very well organized, friendly group that run the place. Very classy. Security is excellent when you come in as well. So all I can say relax and enjoy the show.Wesley Radwan

Great venue. The sound was excellent. The lighting was great. The staff was friendly and very helpful. Even stopped drunk woman behind me stop throwing her drink on me. Thought I was at Jimmy Buffet concert for a minute there. Daughtry was excellent as usual. Finally, the golf cart ride from parking to Tobin was the icing on the cake. Wonderful venue and great concert.Jimmy Allen

There were so many red flags with this place. Today I accompanied my son and his wife for a campus tour and we were VERY disappointed and appaled by the lack of safety protocols. When we walked to the elementary building, the front door from the parking lot was wide open and there were kids playing right behind the reception area without any adults in sight. The door leading to that area was wide open too by the way. There was no one in sight in the recetion area either and after 5 minutes a lady step out and went to get somobody to assist us. We waited for almost 15 minutes. In the meantime the kids were playing unattended. Another teacher step out from one of the classrooms off to the side and saw me standing right there by the entrance facing the group of kids. Did not bother to ask who I was, or if I need assistance. She just walked out to anorher building. No questions asked. First impressions are most important when you are looking for a good school for your child. We were looking forward for this one. Even my 4 year old grandson left sad and dissapointed . A shame. As an experienced teacher myself, I know the importance to provide a safe environment for our students. We should never leave children that parents are trusting to our care unattended or exposed to be vulnerable to strangers. When finally someone showed up for our tour (15 minutes later than our scheduled time), we advised her that we were no longer interested. She did not asked why or seemed to be concerned about why we were walking out. After all, they do have a waiting list of trusting parents waiting for their kids to be enrolled here. Right? Not our kid.Gracie Pintado

We have been a proud members of the AFIA community for the past 4 years, and have seen many changes and growth within that time. One of our main reasons for enrolling at AFIA was the inquiry based learning model. My then 4th grader was bored with having to sit in a traditional classroom all day. At AFIA she was given the opportunity to explore the topics that she was learning in the classroom. She was also given the opportunity to apply what she is learning into everyday situations through this learning model. This gave her a connection to what she was learning, that she was not able to get before. We now have all three of our children there. Each one has a unique and different learning style, but they have each been able to learn and thrive. We love the dedication that the head of school, elementary school principal, and staff have towards the students. The response during the chaos of the pandemic has been amazing. In a time when there is an overall sense of uncertainty, they have maintained an exceptional level of communication with parents. They have also offered different choices in learning pathways in order to meet students' needs. We look forward to our childrens' continued growth as students at AFIA all the way until graduation!Dora Navarrette

Both my daughters love it here. This is their second year. My middle school student has anxiety so I was concerned with how she'd adjust to middle school. She has made great friends. She said the staff does a good job handling bullying at school. She gets plenty of help when she's struggling with classwork including after school tutoring. She joined sports which is out of her comfort zone. This year she joined robotics, theater, and sports. I've seen such a positive change since she started here. My elementary school student also loves it. She is a social butterfly but did experience some learning difficulties early on. The teachers were very attentive and the communication was great. She has confidence asking her teachers for help. I also like that they do not have too much homework if any. The middle school has plenty of study hall time for my oldest to finish quite a bit at school. She said she can finish at school but chooses to do some work at home. I can see where there can be improvements but the positive outways the negative for our family. Overall my kids are happy, healthy, and learning.Valerie Munoz

I am a student in the MOA program and my experience at concorde I would say it has been amazing.The staff are always willing to help the students to help them succeed and answer any questions they have.If anyone ever has a bad day Stacie and Mari are always open to donating some of their time to the students and help them talk about any issues that they need help with in their personal life.The instructors are very aware of their students and make sure that each and everyone is passing their classes.If you need to find a job in order to survive while attending school Ms.Danielle is always open to helping those who need to find one.Since my second MOD I have been a member of the lamplighter program which is a student leadership program where students help one another including their peers in class and help mentor them as well as help them in anything they need.We lamplighters are always at the service of students and staff if there is ever anything they need help with. If anyone is interested you can come to the campus and make an appointment and explore the campus feel free to go on the website and take a look at the programs we at concorde have to offer!Pedro Beltran

The dental hygiene program here is absolutely wonderful. Our teachers and program director are amazing. But I am giving two stars because of the issues I’ve had with financial aid. It feels almost impossible to get an appointment with them and everything is so confusing. I understand everyone is short staffed but I have been trying to get ahold of my financial aid person for a month. Not only are they hard to get ahold of but they have said things such as “you need to get a job” if we ask to take a loan out for living expenses. Don’t they think we would get a job if we could? The program is full time there’s absolutely no time to get a job. I’m honestly just hurt that they treat us that way when we spend 73k on this program.Leah Broyles

I took a night class. The instructor always wanted to go home early. so instead of teaching us hands on, he just read over the instructions. When i and several others in my class took the tour, they said we would practice on dummys before we drew blood on each other. They lied. "The equipment doesnt work" is what we were always told. Towards the end of your last mod they crammed both badge tests and extern sites. We weren't notified if we got into our externs until the last day of class. Really nerve recking to the students who had to quit their jobs or try to notify their jobs of the schedule changes. The extern hours change constantly.Heather Gallagher

I was about to write a bad review of this school however another review worded everything perfectly for me, I’ll attach below. This school was a waste of time and money. I was told we would be learning lash extensions as that was my main reason for coming to Ogle. With the whole time I was in school, we had ONE instructor teach us lashes for maybe an hour on one day. That was the only lash instruction given and the instructor got nervous and couldn’t even finish the lash extensions. This school is a joke. The rate of employment and graduation percentages upon going were incorrect, the correct rates were actually posted on a hallway inside the school. We were lied to and cheated. I was someone who was called out for “dress code” multiple times when not even breaking dress code and multiple cosmo students showed up with their full backs out. I even had to record conversations on my phone every time I talked with anyone at the school because there is no communication, they constantly lie, and always switch things up. How sad is it that I had to record every conversation I had because I couldn’t trust my school?? Our whole class was the same and even had a day where every student put in a review of the school. Multiple of those students were called and begged to take the review down, hence why this review is anonymous. There’s also a girl who was in my class and stated she would film and post of YouTube her experience with Ogle, so look it up if y’all are interested! Very talented girl. Anywho, the whole experience was awful and a waste of money. Having that many hours was a joke considering half of it was spent staring at myself in the cosmo mirrors and doing nothing due to lack of equipment and supplies. Here was the other review BTW: Read other reviews before wasting your money on going to this school! 1. Poor communication, instructors do not know how to communicate with students about anything 2. Never taught anything.. no makeup, no techniques, no nothing. 3. Instructors pick favorites, certain students get away with anything while others are sent home for the smallest reasons.. such as dress code, running out of kit supplies, etc 4. We had to pay out of pocket for decent supplies (makeup is literal trash, can’t put that on any paying client) (we hardly have any facial products in our kit) 5. Irresponsible with our health. Students had confirmed cases of covid last week (12.29.21) and instructors would not let us leave / cancel our clients appointments.. even tho we didn’t want them to get sick. 6. Cosmos have all the room in the world while 50 PLUS esthetician students have to share 10 facial beds, and were expected to have a certain amount of clients but there’s never any bed space. 7. There’s no supervision when working on clients.. we’re students who need help. And no one is there to help. 8. Unsanitary (bed sheets and towels are stained and poorly washed) 9. Waste of money considering there’s no beds for us to do anything, so we’re always sitting doing nothing 10. Instructors Forcing products down clients’ throats even after clients say no. 11. Teaching styles are very inconsistent. 12. We can’t have a personal life.. if we show up late with a doctors note they’re all in our business.. super nosey &moreEe K

Well, the student who was working on my hair was the only redeeming quality. as she was brushing my hair, she asked the instructor who was strolling by, if she had any recommendations on how to style my hair without heat. The instructor put her hands up and replied, "Oh I don't know anything about that stuff." And she meant black/mixed hair, braids, or extensions. The black students have to supply their own "black" brands out of pocket, because the school's "black brands" provided for black clients don't work, and are used to style the finer hair people. When I called to make the appointment, no attempt to consult about my hair type was made. I showed up, and was placed as a general person requesting cornrows. Not even true. No one even asked. My aim was to get two Dorothy braids with extra hair braided in and I was told (in the chair) that I needed to bring my own extension hair, and that I would need to come in an early time of the day for braiding my hair since it' so naturally long. I was confused big time, and honestly they were too. I felt bad for my student, who was black and thought I had requested cornrows, and she was having to explain all the services they don't have a side from a silk press. Another instructor came by later on and complimented, by saying, "You have beautiful hair." Okay. If you think my hair is so beautiful, prove it, by supporting students and teaching all students how to manage black and mixed grades of afro/indian hair. Smdh.Val Hernandez

I went twice one for partial highlights and gray cover-up and the again for more gray cover-up because the first application didn't cover any and added the original partial highlights. There wasn't time to do them the first time. I paid $85 the first time for all over color that did not cover up my grays and a flat iron job that left my hair extremely frizzy. It was rectified by the director the next visit who gave a discount for my partial highlights and I ended up paying $30 for partial highlights, which I believe is what they cost, no charge for gray cover-up (they acted like u should he so grateful). So as you see my partial highlights are beyond uneven. They were supposed.to be small highlights but I am left with huge chunky streak and no consistency. I understand this is a school but this is straight wildElise Langlois

Coming from a French speaking country in West Africa, and very interested to study advanced ART/Drawings techniques, I am very pleased to have learned for about a month under Ms. Susan Toler's leadership and teachings. Even before my arrival in the USA, Susan was showing great enthusiasm to have me as her student. Her dedication to the art industry was even more pronounced when I met her and learned the Pen & Ink (with watercolor wash) to draw an Eagle. For those who are still hesitant to take the first step in joining Susan's Art Classes or the BlackBox Music & Arts School, I can highly encourage you to take a leap of faith as I did, and I am forever grateful for the experience, the warm welcome, and the detailed and confident teaching I received from Susan. Thanks Susan! and Thanks to the BlackBox Music & Arts Family! Djinnoui & NogbouEleonore BAHI

Amazing art lessons with Susan. She is so patient and attentive to my daughter Chloe and each week Chloe returns from her private lesson she has improved. Its inspiring for my daughter to see her progress and skills that Susan teaches her actually making a huge impact and improvement weekly. Can not speak highly enough.KayKay Kocian

I was looking for an outlet for my 5 year old who loves to sing and dance around the house and stumbled across this place. They were very kind and so good with communication. They offer so much, I would highly recommend them to you if your looking for music/art classes for you or your kiddo!Kaeli Potts

This week I was able to experience the wonderful professionalism of Scott Photography! I have nothing but great things to say about the process it took to book my session and the actual day. I was contacted and follow-up replies were given within 24 hours. The payment process was easy and painless. My makeup session with Cora was quick and fabulous! I loved everything about my experience. I was very stiff and I am generally not the best photo taker, but Scott made me look fantastic! He gave me the direction I needed to get the best picture possible. I am so excited about choosing my favorite shots and promoting my business and self! Thank you so much for this experience. If ever I need to get anything else done, I know where to go for sure!Shanisha Barrino

There are few who are very kind and exceptional competent at what they do. I was blown away by the services I received here with Scott. I am one who does not normally take many pictures of myself or like how I appear in photos, but today I was blown away by how my photos came out! Scott was so kind and did a fabulous job! He was so professional and has an amazing studio setup with the best lighting, cameras, and computer. He's also got a large TV screen where you can see your pictures in real time on a large screen. He was very affordable for my budget too and I am extremely pleased. I highly recommend him for any type of photos you may need. I will be coming back to him when I need more photographs. Great man!Adeel Sajid

As someone who never takes pictures because I feel like I am not a very photogenic person, I was super nervous to get headshots done but from the moment I walked in, Scott did an amazing job at calming my nerves! He is so skilled, knowledgeable and just a genuinely kind person! He took the time to educate me on picking the best pictures/ poses to ensure they would help promote my business. You can tell that he sincerely cares about his clients and makes sure that you feel confident when you are taking pictures. I left with a new found confidence and feel absolutely beautiful in the pictures he took! I will always go to Scott for any pictures I need done, and you should too!!!Kassidy James

My daughter, Rory, began weekly 30 minute voice lessons at San Antonio Music Academy (SAMA) in June of 2021. In the past year, my family and I have been so impressed with how much our daughter has improved not only in her singing, but her self-confidence as well. Her voice coach, Ms. Khadijah, is the most dedicated, compassionate and fun voice instructor! Additionally, the recitals at SAMA run by the management team Roland, Sean and Korbin are so well organized and professional. I HIGHLY recommend SAMA for your child or yourself if you are looking for a friendly, affordable, and enjoyable way to improve (or explore!) your musical talents!Kimberly Rodriguez

SAMA has been a great place to introduce my son to the world of music. He has been learning piano with Angie, who is an excellent instructor, for a little over a year. She is always patient, encouraging, and pushes him to excel. I’ve even learned a few things sitting in on the sessions! The administration staff is top notch as well, always friendly, and does great at coordinating events, facilitating the classes, keeping facilities clean and sanitized, and coming up with innovative ways to safely continue classes. We love the sense of community and dedication that SAMA provides, and would definitely recommend to friends and family!J E

We love SAMA. The receptionists are warm and friendly. They know attending students by name and do their best to accommodate fluctuations in schedules. I have a 6 year old and 9 year old that take piano lessons. My 6 year old sometimes finds it difficult to sit still and pay attention. Eric has done a wonderful job engaging him while keeping the lessons fun. Annabelle teaches my 9 year old and includes piano theory in the lessons (which I like). Both my children are developing a basic understanding and love for music.Bethany Eakle

Finding the answer to to any question is always a challenging task for any student. So is my problem I was always facing difficulty in finding the answers from the given text until I met Ana Villar through her lessons and her best teaching methodology,my math has significantly improved. She gave different activities,which is not only made the lessons interesting,but also made it easy for me to understand the problems well. Teaching growth services is the beyond the stars I would highly recommend their services to anyone who is struggling with the ASVAB in particular..,.D'Andra Colefield

I was very impressed with Ana’s ASVAB Program. I met an adult client who was reenlisting and reclassifying but needed a higher ASVAB score for the desired MOS. Ana not only helped him reach the score needed but exceeded it by several points. He was very satisfied and so was I. I would highly recommend any current or future troops invest in their military future by using her services.Jorge Solis

Found them on a Nextdoor app and needed help studying for the ASVAB test with only a short amount of time to do it. With Veronika and Anna's help I was able to pass with amazing results and get alot of jobs to pick from in the Airforce! They took the time to help make sure I understood and learn helpful tips when taking the exam! Thank yall so much!Madi Rod

My daughters have been training at Dance Center of San Antonio for over 4 years and their experiences there have been nothing but positive.With Mrs. Bessler's instructions and the performing experiences with Children's Ballet of San Antonio of which she is the director, my daughters have grown so much as dancer. Since the day we met Mrs.Bessler, she has been not only my daughters' ballet teacher who can provide world-class instructions, but also their mentor who understands and cares their personal developments and see them beyond ballet study. I think that is one of the reasons why there are so many students who stay under her coaching for years, sometimes more than 6-7 years even with the demanding and well-disciplined training. Addition to it, the owners have been very supportive to us especially during financially difficult times.That demonstrates their strong and beautiful faith and commitment for inclusiveness and to support the community. I am confident to recommend this place for anyone who wants to explore and develop their love for dance!Mariko Komura

The Dance Center of San Antonio is truly an outstanding dance studio providing the highest quality of dance training, while keeping things fun for all ages of dancers. Whether you are looking for recreational dance opportunities or have a child interested in pursuing a professional ballet career, this is the place to be! The facility itself is surprisingly large, with 5 studios, it is very clean, and has plenty of bathrooms. I'm unique in that my 7yr old son is a student at DCSA, so it was important to me that he not feel uncomfortable or be lumped in with the girl dancers and be treated as such. Imagine my relief. He feels confident, he pays attention and has had the opportunity to work with both professional male and female instructors. His time at DCSA has also allowed him the opportunity to get involved with another program in SA called the Children's Ballet of San Antonio. He has learned to audition, memorize choreography, rehearse and enjoy being on stage in front of thousands of people. DCSA has my highest recommendation!Jen Greenfield

Front desk lady was SUPER rude and freaked out on me when I asked what time our tour might be. We were told via email to show up prior to 10am to fill out paper work and finally asked for assistance on the tour around 10:15am. Really strange considering they knew I was coming. The teacher took our child back without introducing herself and didn't speak with us after either. Another lady (who was actually quite kind) came and spoke with us relaying information from the teacher supposedly. You're not allowed to watch your child at the lessons either, which is fine, but you think they'd let you watch the first lesson so you can at least see what they would be learning and how they are reacting to it. Facility seemed nice and clean.Adriana Khalil

We got Scheyer (Shy) from the humane society in August. It took less than 2 weeks for us to realize we needed help and adjusting our 1 year old pup to our home. I needed help with taking him on walks and we wanted the girls to fill confident giving commands. After some research my husband found Dean. He was quick to respond to our inquiry and set up our first training session to start within a week. He was knowledgeable, patient and kind. He even included our 4 year old daughter in the sessions and praised her all along he way. Dean would check in on us during the week, send articles to back-up the “why” in our trainings. Our Shy-boy still has some puppy tendencies, but with patience, consistency, and the tools Dean gave us in the trainings, we are seeing improvements everyday. Our family is so thankful that Dean has set us on the journey towards success for pup and humans!Aubrey Jaklich

We cannot recommend Double D Dog Training enough. Why you ask? 1. DOES NOT use a shock collar. 2. Dean, the trainer, comes to your home. 3. Rewards the positive behavior, and helps you, the pup parent, to understand why your pup can be naughty and how to correct that behavior in a very positive way. 4. Very positive reviews. 5. Dean’s just an all around nice guy who genuinely wants your pup to be the best they can be. After adopting a dog recently, we quickly realized he needed more training than what we could provide to him ourselves. After doing some research, we decided to choose Double D Dog Training. The 4-week Basic Obedience course is packed with training and information. Any question we had, he answered. Dean’s insight and knowledge, as well as his training skills, are top notch. Very highly recommend Double D Dog Training!T. Carlton

I must say I'm very happy with the outcome of Molly's training. We just moved to Texas and the change didn't sit well with my dog, she started acting out and barking at people for no reason. I contacted Dean and we spoke about my concerns, after the first day of training I could see the results. The basic obedience program gave her the structure she was craving, now we both have the tools to help her adapt into her new environment ans it's working great! Besides her learning new commands, it streghten the bond between us and she is a happier dog. I will keep up with the training and all the great advice I received from Dean, I couldn't be happier!María Fernanda Amaya

We absolutely love Saint Mary's Hall. It is an amazing school providing a topnotch education to their students. It has an awesome athletic program, along with many clubs and extracirricular activities to choose from. The staff offers lots of guidance in getting students into the best universities. Students who graduate from here will go to college, many students go onto Ivy League and D1 schools all earning scholarships to attend. If considering private school, we highly recommend Saint Mary's Hall. We love being a part of the Baron Family and you will too.Jennifer Astran

1. The programs are over-priced, rather disorganized, and many of the student volunteers and the security guard are snotty and rude. 2. The brochure says "healthy snacks will be provided." By this, they mean animal crackers and Cheese Its. They also asked the kids to bring in Doritos and Capris Suns. I can't fathom how these are "healthy." 3. The actual camp instruction seems to be ok. But, I'm not sure I can justify sending the kids again next year.Tracie Hughes

My sons have been going to the camps at SMH for nearly ten years. Some of the camps are pricier than others, but those fees seem tied to the complexity of the course and materials. My wife and I feel that we have gotten our money's worth, and the boys anxiously look forward to them starting in late spring!Scott Harris

We sent our 4 year old dog to the 2 week board and train obedience program. The staff was incredibly helpful from the very start. Getting the information and booking our program was very simple. Once we booked our program our trainer Jacob T. Contacted us to plan our drop off. He walked us through the program and what our dog would be experiencing on his time away. We felt very comfortable and reassured that our dog was in good hands. We loved the daily report cards, videos, and pictures of our dogs activities and progress. Jacob kept us updated on their training and how our dog was adjusting to his new environment. After just a few training sessions we could see an amazing difference in our dog’s attitude and progress. Since he is an older dog he is stubborn and set in his ways but Jacob worked through all the commands with him. By the end of the training our dog looked so happy in the videos and excited to be doing sessions. We picked him up today and can’t even believe this is our dog! Jacob taught us how to use the e collar they had been using for training and got to work showing us all the new commands. He worked through all his commands off leash and it was amazing! We are so happy with the results and the new possibilities we will have with our dog knowing we have him under control! Our dog was sad for Jacob to leave which makes us even happier with our choice knowing they bonded during the program. We are thrilled with our dogs new skills and look forward to taking him to new activities – only regret is we didn’t do this sooner!rachel greene

After a year and a half of training, my husband and I decided it was time to call in the professionals for help with Baylor. A little background story, she suffered a leg amputation the month before we had adopted her after getting hit by a car so going into Off Leash K9 Training, we new she was going to need a lot of extra care and attention. Angel, her trainer, was phenomenal with Baylor. The first meeting she was her normal, shy, and timid dog who had no interest going with someone new but by the time we did our retrain with her she was full of energy and responsive to commands. Angel kept us updated daily with tons of pictures, videos and report cards of Baylor's progress. I couldn't get over how much confidence she developed after 2 weeks of working with Angel. For those who are hesitant when they hear "e-collar", don't let this hold you back from the training. The trainers will let you feel (on your hand) the levels the dogs will be trained. Angel welcomed Baylor and was so patient with her. I was so excited to see all the adventures she took around San Antonio to help sensitize her to crowded and high traffic areas. We love how far Baylor has come in just 2 weeks and look forward to keep working with her! Thank you!!Jamie Pruitt

We wanted Harley to get the best training possible while he was still a young pup. We heard that training is always best for dogs at a young age. Harley very well exhibited a lot of puppy behaviors that needed correcting. He didn’t know too many commands or how to walk on a leash correctly. He was also doing a lot of play biting, which can get pretty bad if not corrected before he gets older. Alan was really great with Harley. At first we were a little skeptical because he looked very young and we didn’t know how much background experience he had training dogs, especially puppies. Alan was very communicative with sharing videos or pictures of him training Harley. That really made us comfortable. He explained to us what he will do with Harley and what the outcome will be once finished. After two weeks, Harley came back knowing all commands. He does still exhibit some puppy behavior but we expect him to grow out of. He now walks nicely on a leash and even off leash. With Alan’s training and with our efforts to continue what he taught Harley, we predict that Harley will have a bright future! Thank you Off leash K9 San Antonio. Thank you Alan.yvonne harvey

My four children attend the Ballet Conservatory. This school has the highest quality of instructors and excellent curriculum. I have a degree in dance and years of teaching experience. I’ve been extremely selective on where my children take dance. The instruction at the Ballet Conservatory is evidence-based and rooted in developing the whole dancer while focusing on longevity and injury prevention. If a child has a goal of becoming a professional dancer, this is a phenomenal place for that journey. If a child wishes to dance for the joy of it and develop life long skills, this is also a phenomenal place to be. The instructors are positive, upbeat, and patient while maintaining professionalism. There is also extremely low turnover in instructors which is a testament to happy instructors and incredible leadership. I highly recommend this school!Valerie Lopez

I take my son, Isak, here for his ballet classes. After his first class with them, he was hooked on the conservatory. They are fantastic with the kids and providee an especially supportive environment for the boys. He loves his classmates, his teacher, and the rest of the staff. He loves getting there a little early just to give hugs to the staff members he sees. He’s been dancing since he was 2, but just started here about seven months ago. We love the fact that the boys have a curriculum here that supports the expectations of the male dancer, rather than being merely an afterthought. I highly recommend this studio for anyone who wants to learn ballet, but especially for the boys!Lauren Chiodo-Benmuvhar

We found the Ballet Conservatory of South Texas because of the proximity to Ft Sam Houston. As a military family, it was important for us to find a friendly studio with excellent training that focused on classical ballet instruction. We appreciate the consistency our daughter received at the Conservatory during our extended time here. She grew up and graduated from this program where she was challenged, motivated, encouraged, prepared, and deeply inspired. We highly recommend the Ballet Conservatory of South Texas to anyone, but especially military families who need a ballet home and family while passing through this area. We are grateful for BCSTX!Julie Croy

I've been coming to this studio off and on for at least 3 to 4 years now. I love it. I can't stay away. Not only do they have pole class but they offer a variety of other classes also. If you want combo and floor work moves Black Orchid is your go to girl. If you're just beginning Kendra is awesome. Her kindness, patience, and positivity just makes you want to work harder and achieve your goals. Chair with flair is new and I'm enjoying every minute of it. You also are offered Russian exotic workshops which are fun as well. This place is amazing with positivity no judgement for all ages and shapes and sizes. Everyone can do it and enjoy getting a new different way to work out and improve your self esteem. The owner is also an amazing person she works with you if you have a conflict or something happens and you can't make it. Don't be afraid or why. This place will welcome you with open arms and you become part of the SSM family.Adriana Meineke

I've been a student here for 3 years now. I've loved this studio since the first class I took, especially because the first words said by the instructor were, "Here at SSM, we leave negativity at the door … negativity about others and especially negativity about ourselves." All of the instructors I've had over the years, all of the fellow students, and the owners have always been so supportive and encouraging. I'm honored to have this place to learn, grow, exercise, feel sexy, and be a part of a pole community. The art of pole dancing, coupled with the support and encouragement I've received here at SSM has also helped me in my life outside of the pole studio and I'm forever grateful for that! Come join us! You'll love it! – ❤ – Champagne For The PagneVeronique Cecilia Barretto

Can I just say, this place has boosted my confidence times ten. I have taken only 2 class from “try me out” to this time twerkchurch” & Emily was amazing at my “try me out class” & I have never written reviews before but I just wanted to let you know how much they build you up here mentally, physically, and spiritually in a small about of time. Because wit my anxiety and everything, I told my instructor the infamous black 🦄 unicorn and she went outta her way to practice breathing techniques on her own time with me after class. I love this place and you need to come here, don’t question it, just do it.!! The instructors are amazing forreal!Araya Sunshine