Do not waste your time or money. Classes are way overcrowded. In my young daughters class at age…read more4, there were 16 kids. Impossible to teach that many anything. She didn't even learn basic ballet positions over the whole year. This studio is clearly all about the money. The more money you gave, the more attention you got. Terrible communication. They don't have dance picture spots for all kids who attend class. Clearly not a place to learn ballet or tap. Even at the show the older kids ballet and tap was sub-par at best. I took dance for 18 years and this was the worse experience. I would have pulled my daughter sooner if parents had been allowed to watch the classes at all. the only good thing I will say, is at the performance the clearly should only specialize in hip hop and jazz which is obviously their interest and strength.

Great dance school... amazing competition team. The choreography and costumes are always amazing!read more

Best experience in dance. This school is all about quality, integrity and is absolutely authentic…read morein its practice and teaching. I wish they had a Northshore location.

Last year, I researched all the local ballet schools and came across Helena Hosch's School of…read moreDance. I was impressed with their many award-winning students, and their teachers who were 100% committed and invested into the school. My girls were 5&3 when they joined and hardly missed a week. This school is all about quality, integrity and is absolutely authentic in its practice and teaching. The teachers for the young students are excellent-- as they also teach the advanced students. That says a lot of what they want to instill in the beginning technique. It is a family run school, but from what I saw, the teachers all belong to Helena's family, as well. There are moms who once attended Helena Hosch when they were young-- that also speaks volumes. This organization is not about collecting money. Each child is treated with special attention-- and are taught about discipline and confidence, artistry and responsibility. I wish we didn't have to move away, but military duty calls. Our family is so grateful for our time at Helena Hosch.

Great, very old school dance lessons for my 2 (when she started), now 3 year old daughter. They're…read moreteaching her to dance ballet, and tap; there's no hip-hop type dancing done in this building from what I have seen (not that there's anything wrong with that; just not what we were looking for). She loves it and we look forward to her first recital a few months from now!!! She tends to catch herself and correct her posture now and puts her hands on her hips and walks upright from time to time. It's adorable and very heartening to witness from this beautiful amazing little human!!! Again, this is a very old school dance academy; think checks dropped in boxes on the desk to pay the dues/fees. I'm pretty sure they haven't updated their location since the 80s... and I'm totally okay with that!!! Great place for your young son or daughter to learn the basics of proper dance!!! There is a young boy in my daughter dance class; dancing isn't just for girls y'all!!! One note... you don't actually get to watch the lessons. They go in back and learn and you see them 45 minutes later with a smile on all of their faces.

From the owner: Louisiana's Dance Leader…read more The Giacobbe Academy of Dance, now in its 66th year, has set the standard for dance training in Louisiana. It is recognized nationally & internationally for excellence in teaching, attested to by the scores of professional dancers trained by the professional faculty of master teachers. Classes are offered in classical ballet, pointe work, jazz & tap for children through professionals. Official school for Delta Festival Ballet & New Orleans Youth Ballet

Great opportunities! Fun! Fun! Fun! Competition Squad, Performance group, family fun. More than…read morejust dance. Check them out. We love it, feels like home.

From the owner: We will have a Competition Team, as well as a Performance Team for you and your child to show off…read moreyour skills. There are no tryouts for Performance Team! During the performance year, expect mini workshops for acting, strength and skills conditioning and performance arts.

This school is discriminating against special needs children! Such a shame! Disgusting they have…read morepeople like this in the world! And even tried to only refund her $30 of her payment when told she had to leave! Shame on you!!!!!

This is a beautiful theater in Metairie. I gifted my Brother tickets to a show, and we were both…read moreabsolutely thrilled with the experience. The theater itself is charming, cozy, and very comfortable, with multiple seating options, a definite plus. The staff was friendly and helpful, which truly enhanced the overall experience. Parking was also incredibly easy, something I always appreciate. If you have the opportunity to see a show here, I highly recommend taking advantage of it.

Jefferson Performing Arts Center took my breath away...and bot in a good way…read more I've been to Jefferson Performing Arts Center many times, and usually, it's a shining example of how to host a stellar event. The seats are comfy, the staff is welcoming, the logistics run like clockwork, and the acoustics are consistently phenomenal--every note rings out perfectly, no matter where you sit. Last night's Black Jacket Symphony performance of Led Zeppelin's music was no exception on the performance side--just incredible. But oh, let's talk about the atmosphere. When I stepped into the auditorium, I wasn't met with the warm embrace of a perfectly tuned heating system. No, I was smacked in the face by a wall of heat so intense I briefly considered whether Led Zeppelin might've been covering Hot for Teacher. Thankfully, someone on staff noticed that the audience wasn't exactly giving a standing ovation to the HVAC situation and turned the heat off. But then came the second act of discomfort: stagnant air. The kind of air that just sits there, like a guest at a dinner party who refuses to leave. No fans, no circulation--just a thick, unmoving mass of stuffiness that somehow felt more oppressive than the heat itself. And here's the thing: when you're in a packed room where the average age skews over 60, and you add in the not-so-subtle aroma of decades of cigarette smoking clinging to clothing? Let's just say it wasn't a breath of fresh air. The show itself was phenomenal--so good that I stayed despite feeling like I was trying to breathe through a wet blanket. But honestly, Jefferson Performing Arts Center, you've got to do better. Temperature control and air circulation aren't just "nice-to-haves"; they're the baseline for a venue of this caliber. I want to keep coming back for these incredible performances, but next time, let's make sure the only thing taking my breath away is the music--not the HVAC drama.