Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts - LAAPA

Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts - LAAPA LAAPA (Louisiana Academy of Performing Arts) has brought the joy of music, dance, and drama to families in the Greater New Orleans area since 1978!

Campuses located in Covington, Harahan/River Ridge, and Mandeville, Louisiana. LAAPA is a private, community school of the arts in Covington, Harahan/River Ridge, and Mandeville, LA offering music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, singing, drums, violin, cello, bass, ukulele, saxophone, clarinet, flute, trumpet, songwriting, and more, dance classes in ballet, hip hop and more, and drama classes in

acting and musical theater. Since 1978, we've brought the joy of learning to play, dance, sing, and act to thousands of families in Covington, Mandeville, Madisonville, and the Greater New Orleans, Louisiana area. Our instructors love working with students of all ages including toddlers (beginning at 18 mos.), kids, teens, adults, and levels from brand new beginners - advanced. Private lessons as well as group classes are available.

A friendly reminder that all campuses are closed in observance of Labor Day!
09/07/2026

A friendly reminder that all campuses are closed in observance of Labor Day!

Over the next couple of weeks, we'll be introducing the cast of "Peter Pan," our upcoming production! Tickets are on sal...
09/04/2026

Over the next couple of weeks, we'll be introducing the cast of "Peter Pan," our upcoming production! Tickets are on sale NOW at laapa.com/events!

Today's featured cast members are Aubrey B, Abigail K, Autumn D, Caroline R, Ethan T, & Hiya R!

09/02/2026

🎤 Music Concert Replay 🎤

Harper takes voice lessons in Mandeville at LAAPA with Mrs. Rebecca and shared this performance of "I Know Things Now" at our summer concert!

Learn more about voice lessons and singing lessons in Covington, Harahan/River Ridge/New Orleans and Mandeville at https://www.laapa.com/voice-lessons!

LAAPA School of Music & Dance - Covington
73115 LA-437
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 590-4545
https://www.laapa.com/covington

LAAPA School of Music & Dance - Mandeville
105 Campbell Ave #3
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 674-2992
https://www.laapa.com/mandeville

LAAPA School of Music & Dance - River Ridge
2020 Dickory Ave #200
Harahan, LA 70123
(504) 738-3050
https://www.laapa.com/river-ridge

It's Music Monday! Learning & playing piano is scientifically proven to: improve the body | sharpen intellect | calm the...
08/31/2026

It's Music Monday! Learning & playing piano is scientifically proven to: improve the body | sharpen intellect | calm the mind | contribute to lifelong health & a happy life. At LAAPA, we are proud to be part of so many students' musical growth!

08/25/2026
08/24/2026

🏆 Student Success Stories - Sasha F. 🏆

Congrats to Sasha who is now enrolled at at ULL and plans to continue his music education in some of his classes there! Sasha was a long time student of Mrs. Rebecca Posey and took piano lessons at our Mandeville campus.

Set up yourself or your child for success this Fall in dance, music or acting.

Learn more at https://www.laapa.com or call/stop by one of our three campuses:

LAAPA School of Music & Dance - Covington
73115 LA-437
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 590-4545
https://www.laapa.com/covington

LAAPA School of Music & Dance - Mandeville
105 Campbell Ave STE 3
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 674-2992
https://www.laapa.com/mandeville

LAAPA School of Music & Dance - River Ridge
2020 Dickory Ave STE 200
Harahan, LA 70123
(504) 738-3050
https://www.laapa.com/river-ridge

TONIGHT!! Auditions for LAAPA's winter ballet, The Nutcracker, are happening at Three Rivers Theater in Covington! Book ...
08/21/2026

TONIGHT!! Auditions for LAAPA's winter ballet, The Nutcracker, are happening at Three Rivers Theater in Covington! Book your spot at laapa.com/nutcracker - looking forward to seeing everyone there!

08/20/2026

Is there a future musician, dancer, or actor in your house? 🎵💃🎭 Fall registration is now open!

Whether you’re brand new to the performing arts or already experienced and ready to take your skills to the next level, there’s something for everyone at LAAPA.

We work with kids & adults in:

🎹 Piano • 🎤 Voice • 🎸 Guitar • 🥁 Drums • 🎻 Violin • Flute • 🎷 Saxophone • 🎺 Trumpet • 🎼 Clarinet • 🎵 Ukulele • 🩰 Ballet • 👯 Jazz • 👞 Tap • 🔥 Hip Hop • 🤸 Acro • ✨ Contemporary • 🎭 Acting • 🎬 Musical Theatre • 🌟 And More!

Call/Text today, or stop by the campus nearest you!

LAAPA School of Music & Dance - Covington
73115 LA-437
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 590-4545
https://www.laapa.com/covington

LAAPA School of Music & Dance - Mandeville
105 Campbell Ave #3
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 674-2992
https://www.laapa.com/mandeville

LAAPA School of Music & Dance - River Ridge
2020 Dickory Ave #200
Harahan, LA 70123
(504) 738-3050
https://www.laapa.com/river-ridge

08/18/2026

🏆 Student Success Stories - Elizabeth D. 🏆

We love hearing success stories from our students and parents!

Set up yourself or your child for success this Fall in dance, music or acting.

Learn more at https://www.laapa.com or call/stop by one of our three campuses:

LAAPA School of Music & Dance - Covington
73115 LA-437
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 590-4545
https://www.laapa.com/covington

LAAPA School of Music & Dance - Mandeville
105 Campbell Ave STE 3
Mandeville, LA 70471
(985) 674-2992
https://www.laapa.com/mandeville

LAAPA School of Music & Dance - River Ridge
2020 Dickory Ave STE 200
Harahan, LA 70123
(504) 738-3050
https://www.laapa.com/river-ridge

Address

Mandeville, LA
70448, 70471

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 7:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

(985)2310875

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