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Acting Classes for Kids

Acting & Improvisation –
Acting classes for teens

Ages: 6-11 & 12-16 years
*17-year-olds will go into adult classes

Through theatre/improv games and scene work, student’s imaginations and creativity can blossom to their full potential.  Students in our acting classes for teens create characters and learn to trust their instincts, building confidence, while making new friends, and developing independent thinking along the way. At the end of each eight week session, students perform in a showcase.

To book acting classes for teens or a summer camp call the acting school at 310-392-0815  or email [email protected]

On Camera Audition –
Acting classes for teens

Ages: 6-11 & 12-16 years
*17-year-olds will go into adult classes

This course is an acting class for teens designed for students who are new to being on-camera or those who want to further develop their audition skills and confidence. This is a fun class, in which students get to work with the latest sides from film, sitcom, episodic, and commercials. Class sizes are kept small to ensure each actor receives proper individualized attention.

To book acting classes for teens or a summer camp call the acting school at 310-392-0815  or email [email protected]

MUSICAL THEATER

Ages: 6-11 & 12-16 years
*17-year-olds will go into adult classes

The musical theater class focuses on singing, dancing and acting. In-depth musical theater training, dance combination, song preparation/vocal performance and scene work.

To book acting classes for kids or a summer camp call the acting school at 310-392-0815  or email [email protected]

FILM MAKING 8 WEEK INTENSIVE

Ages: 6-11 & 12-16 years
*17-year-olds will go into adult classes

Students will write and star in their own original short film.  We will guide them as they take their thoughts and ideas to the page, and from the page to the screen.

This is a one-of-a-kind experience, and we are thrilled to be able to  to see what ideas our students come up with and help make it a reality on screen!

For more information about acting classes for teens, please email us at [email protected]

or call (310) 392-0815.

 

 

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In addition, to in person classes in Los Angeles we also offer online course and online classes.

ONLINE CLASSES FOR ACTORS

ONLINE CLASSES FOR KIDS AND TEENS

KIDS AND TEENS – LEARN ACTING FOR FILM BY ACTING IN FILMS

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If your child or teen is passionate about acting, the best place for them to start would be with our: Acting Classes for teens and Acting classes for kids.

Our performing arts school in Los Angeles trains actors to become professional working actors in Theatre, film and television. If you are not currently in Los Angeles we also offer Online classes for teens. Michelle Danner’s Los Angeles acting school Children & Teen Program offers comprehensive training to build and refine the skills you need to succeed in the business. To sign up for children acting classes and Summer camps for kids in Santa Monica

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IN-PERSON ACTING CLASSES

We offer acting classes in Los Angeles to help you hone your craft & jumpstart your career. Our acting school teaches every acting technique: Meisner technique, Lee Strasberg’s method, Stella Adler, Stanislavski’s method, Uta Hagen, and the Chekhov technique.

ONLINE ACTING CLASSES

Best training in the world no matter where you live!​

KIDS AND TEEN ACTING CLASSES

Learn to develop a solid acting technique and foundation. We focus on fun improvisational games, auditioning techniques, and working on scenes and monologues across comedy and drama. ​

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Study Acting or Filmmaking in Hollywood. F1 Student visa and M1 visa USA for applicants wishing to study the conservatory program

Short term acting classes

We offer customizable short-term Acting Programs that can be tailored to fit your budget and the length of your stay in Los Angeles.

Acting workshops

Join LA's Best Acting Workshop, Golden box and Breaking into Hollywood the roadmap to working. Film and television workshops for adults, children and teen

Our Mission

The Michelle Danner Acting School’s philosophy is that artists can draw upon all different acting techniques & form an individual “Golden toolbox” to use when approaching a role or a scene, whether it be for film, television, or theater. The acting school’s acting techniques are based on Meisner, Strasberg, Stella Adler, Uta Hagen & the Stanislavsky acting Technique.

Michelle Danner’s alumni include Penelope Cruz, Seth MacFarlane, Salma Hayek, Henry Cavill, Zooey Deschanel, Gerard Butler, Chris Rock, Chris Martin, Michael Peña, Michelle Rodriguez, Kate Del Castillo and many others.  

The acting school offers classes for all levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced.

• Classes include:

• Acting for Film

• Scene Study

• Cold Reading

• Musical Theater

• Movement

• Voice and Speech

We are one of the elite acting schools in California, known for training successful actors.

A variety of acting classes are offered in Los Angeles to help students hone their craft and jumpstart their careers.

What makes us different

Our acting program differs from other acting schools in Los Angeles, since we teach every acting technique & method, including the Meisner technique, Lee Strasberg’s method, Stella Adler, Stanislavski’s method & Uta Hagen technique.

Online Acting Classes

Scene Study & Monologues | Meisner acting technique | Cold Read Auditioning | Improvisation
- Develop a strong acting foundation.

- Learn to make powerful acting choices

Acting Techniques

• The Actor’s Golden Box (acting technique) | Meisner Acting Technique | Stella Adler Acting Technique | Uta Hagen Acting Technique | Stanislavski Acting Technique | Training & Workshops: | Audition Training Classes & Workshops (Film & Television) | Scene Study Classes & Script Analysis | Improvisation | Performance & Preparation: | Acting Demo Reels | Voice & Speech | General American Accent & Dialects | Industry & Career Guidance: | Breaking into Hollywood: The Business of Acting | Coaching Options: | Private Coaching (Audition Coaching, Dialogue Coaching, On-Set Coaching) | Online Coaching & Private Acting Classes

Contact us

Call us to find out about the best acting classes in Los Angeles and to learn more about our best acting teachers in Los Angeles, 310-392-0815 or email us at [email protected]

Unlock your full potential as an actor—enroll today  and take the first step toward mastering your craft with world-class training and personalized coaching

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