Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts - LAAPA 105 Campbell Avenue, Mandeville, LA 70471

"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. Ten months later, and 4 performance later, my daughter is thriving both academically and socially. I completely attribute that to Mr. Nicoli, who is an incredible acting teacher, and inspires his students to be and do great! And also to her wonderful classmates (whom are all outstandingly talented) and have accepted her into their group. Thank you so much, Mr. Nicoli and everyone at LAAPA. Without knowing, you have boosted my daughter’s confidence, and have inspired her to pursue her dreams. She was able to get into St. Tammany’s Talented Theater program, and in part, it was all thanks to the opportunities and experience you have provided her. I am forever grateful!"

"Gianna is 3.5 she is in the Mommy and me class. Her teacher is Miss Savanah. I love this class because it welcomes grandmothers too! Miss Savanah is a good instructor because she gives these little ones enough freedom to be themselves while getting them to learn. We love it!!"

"My daughter has been taking lessons for the last six months and the screechy singing from the back seat has turned into beautiful music."

"My daughter has been attending laapa for 6 months for singing and it has been wonderful. We recently increased our times from 30 mins to the 45 mins and are very pleased. All of the staff is very helpful and works great with the students."

"Jaycee has been taking voice lessons with Mrs. Katarina for about four months. She was a little shy at first but she is improving with every lesson. Mrs. Katarina makes it fun for Jaycee but also teaches her theory as well."