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LAAPA School of Music & Dance - Covington

5 ★★★★★ 121 Google reviews · Ballet school in Covington, Louisiana

Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Ages classes for ages 3–16 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — ask about rates and availability
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 985-590-4545
  • Website & schedule laapa.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 8 am–9 pm
Tuesday 8 am–9 pm
Wednesday 8 am–9 pm
Thursday 8 am–9 pm
Friday 8 am–7:30 pm
Saturday 8 am–5 pm
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at LAAPA School of Music & Dance - Covington, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 14 mentions

“As a parent, I am pleased to see my son learning so much and improving, but most of all, I am happy to see that he enjoys his lessons and has a love of music, and Ms.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“My private lesson piano teacher Annabelle Bertucci is the best!”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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🧸 Toddler & Pre-Ballet

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How they train

The training methods and syllabi LAAPA School of Music & Dance - Covington teaches, drawn from their own info and students' reviews — the quickest way to tell how a studio approaches classical technique.

Methods are mined from the studio's own info and reviews — they tell you the approach, not a formal certification or exam board. If a specific syllabus matters to you, confirm it with the studio before enrolling.

What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 121 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧑‍🏫 caring, skilled teachers 3 mentions

“I got started again playing and continued playing the piano thanks to having a great instructor in Annabelle.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 7 mentions

“He is encouraging and keeps Rylee on task and has really kept her interest in learning the instrument alive!”

🗓️ well-run & communicative 2 mentions

“He is easy to communicate with and adapts the lesson to meet her needs and her abilities.”

From the reviews

My eight year-old son takes violin lessons with Ms. Blanca Zamora. Ms. Blanca knows how to keep him engaged in the lesson by a mixture of fun, yet challenging songs while still enforcing the mechanics and precision required when learning a string instrument.

★★★★★ — Gina, May 2026

I was incredibly nervous to take adult ballet lessons not having any prior dance background but Ms. Allison is the absolute best ballet instructor!! She is so friendly, fun, and encouraging. She really makes me feel like i’m doing a good job even though I’m so new.

★★★★★ — Makayla, Oct 2025

Covington school of music has been fantastic with teaching our daughter piano! From the beginning, they were helpful with info to start and now that we’ve been doing lessons for a little over 2 months, we have nothing but positive things to say! My daughter’s teacher, Mr. Ryan, is so patient and thorough.

★★★★★ — Whitney, Apr 2024

Mr. Ryan Kintz is an awesome guitar teacher, he always creates great lessons based on what my daughter is excited to learn about and from songs that she wants to play. Ms.

★★★★★ — A, May 2025

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Your first ballet class at LAAPA School of Music & Dance - Covington

Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find LAAPA School of Music & Dance - Covington

73115 LA-437, Covington, LA70433

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