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LAAPA School of Music & Dance - Mandeville
5 ★★★★★ 253 Google reviews · Ballet school in Mandeville, Louisiana
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 985-674-2992
- 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 |
The programs they offer
“As an adult student, I started my lessons with a lot of anx and worry about what could be.”
“His patience appears to be limitless (we may have stress-tested it), and he has this weird superpower of making our kid actually want to practice.”
What families & students say
“She’s such a great teacher and does an amazing job keeping the kids engaged while they learn and actually enjoy class.”
“My daughter absolutely loves going to ballet with her—so much so that she didn’t even want to move up classes unless Ms.”
“She’s been such an inspiration to my girls, Loxley and Addison, always encouraging, making class the best experience, and my girls look forward to dance every week!”
“She has not only helped me find my voice, but she has also helped my confidence with performing.”
“As an adult student, I started my lessons with a lot of anx and worry about what could be.”
“Without knowing, you have boosted my daughter’s confidence, and have inspired her to pursue her dreams.”
From the reviews
I absolutely love love love it. I’m 73 years old and began dancing again after 40 or 50 years. It has brought me so much joy. I take adult ballet with Allison. My teacher Allison has been so wonderful with taking time with me and so encouraging. She helped me tremendously with my solo dance in Laapafest.
We love Miss Paige!! She’s been such an inspiration to my girls, Loxley and Addison, always encouraging, making class the best experience, and my girls look forward to dance every week! Win-win!
The best performing arts school in Louisiana! I had been searching for acting classes for my 15 year old daughter for a few months, until I stumbled into LAAPA. I decided to have my daughter try a lesson, and frankly, it has been the best decision I could ever make.
Christian has been my instructor for piano lessons for the past few months. As an adult student, I started my lessons with a lot of anx and worry about what could be. Over the course of my lessons, I was able to learn a great deal about music, piano and got to a place in my lessons I didn't think was possible.
Adult ballet at LAAPA School of Music & Dance - Mandeville
LAAPA School of Music & Dance - Mandeville runs classes for grown-ups, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at LAAPA School of Music & Dance - Mandeville
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.
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