Music, Dance & Acting Lessons for All Ages Near Abita Springs
LAAPA arrived on the Northshore near Abita Springs in Covington in the late 2000’s after founder, Wanda Cullen began the Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts – River Ridge campus in New Orleans on the Southshore in the late 70’s! For over forty years, our school has taught thousands of students and we have enjoyed helping all of them to develop a lifelong love of music and dance. In addition to music lessons, our sister school in Mandeville additionally offers dance classes for students of all ages. Take some time to explore all of our program offerings below!
Music, Dance & Acting Programs Near Abita Springs
Already know which programs are of interest? Explore our complete list of program options below, or start with the category links.
Music Lessons
Dance Classes
Drama & Additional Programs
Can I Take Lessons Online?
Our school is proud to offer all students the option to attend lessons online or in person! Our faculty are comfortable teaching either way and we’ve been teaching online since 2012!
Beginners are encouraged to check out the EXPLORE links first to determine which programs they are eligible to get started in. Dancers must follow our regular class dress code for online classes.
Student and Parent Success Stories
Why Do More Abita Springs Families Enroll with LAAPA?
- Music & Dance Lessons that are Fun with University Trained Professionals
- Updated/Modern Facilities
- Equipment and Instruments regularly cleansed and disinfected between each class
- A/C system treated by Global Plasma Solution Needlepoint Bi-Polar Ionization Technology for Cleanest Possible Air
- Widest Variety of Programs available on the Northshore
- Digital Lesson Planning Software keeping Parents/Students/Teacher in sync
- Lessons for students ages 18 months-adult
- Family Friendly, Safe Environment with CCTV monitors and large observation windows
- Custom maple sprung dance floor to keep our dancers healthy
- On site recording studio with one free hour available to all music students
- In house publishing press with curricula written by our own faculty
- Regular (Optional) Performing Opportunities for All Students
LAAPA School of Music & Dance – Covington
Just minutes from Abita Springs, our Covington campus in historic downtown Covington serves families across St. Tammany Parish.
Upcoming Events
Come and See Why Our Students Can't Wait for Their Lessons Each Week!
Arrange your first class by contacting us today or click below to enroll online. Have questions? Our office is here to help Monday to Thursday 8 AM to 9 PM, Friday 8 AM to 7:30 PM, and Saturday 8 AM to 3 PM.