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International Student | F-1 and M-1 Visa
We are proud to support international talent with full visa assistance:
- We offer F-1 and M-1 student visas, and can issue the I-20 form upon acceptance to our conservatory program.
- International students are eligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT) upon completion of their program — a gateway to working professionally in the U.S.
- If you’re studying from your home country, a student visa is not required. You can still access our world-class training remotely.
Whether you’re from Europe, Asia, South America, or anywhere in between, you can study acting in Los Angeles with the support of a school that truly understands the visa process and international student needs.
🏆 More Than Just a School — A Launchpad for Your Acting Career
Other acting schools may offer great techniques — but only the Michelle Danner Acting School delivers a holistic program tailored to help you book roles and build a sustainable acting career. We are proud to be located at the heart of the entertainment industry in Culver City, where opportunity meets preparation.
What sets us apart:
- Intimate class sizes and personalized feedback
- Industry-experienced instructors who are active in film, TV, and theatre
- Direct connection to casting calls and industry showcases
- Options for Winter, Spring, and Summer enrollment
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Come to Los Angeles and discover why we’re consistently ranked among the best acting schools in LA. See for yourself what other performing arts academies and acting colleges in California lack. We’re conveniently located at:
10820 W Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
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Make your dream of studying acting in America a reality. With a powerful curriculum, global student support, and a deep network in the entertainment industry, the Michelle Danner Acting School is the clear choice for actors who want to train with the best.
Apply today and take the stage with confidence.
It highlights both domestic and international appeal, relevant for F-1 and M-1 visa seekers.
Why Michelle Danner Acting School Is the Best Choice for Aspiring Actors in Los Angeles (and Beyond)
If you’re an aspiring actor looking to launch your career in the entertainment capital of the world, Los Angeles is the place to be. With an array of acting colleges and performing arts academies like the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute, AMDA, and the New York Film Academy, the options may seem overwhelming. But when it comes to a comprehensive, cutting-edge, and globally respected acting education, the Michelle Danner Acting School stands out above the rest.
🎭 Why Michelle Danner Acting School Is Ahead of the Pack
At the Michelle Danner Acting School, we don’t just teach you how to act — we prepare you to thrive in the real world of film, television, and theatre. Unlike other acting colleges in Los Angeles, we incorporate a variety of acting techniques, including:
- Method Acting
- Stella Adler Technique
- Stanislavski System
- Meisner Technique
- Scene Study
- Improvisation
Our students don’t just memorize lines — they embody roles with emotional truth and professional discipline. We blend the traditional with the innovative to ensure our students develop versatility, confidence, and range.
STUDY ACTING IN LOS ANGELES WITH A STUDENT VISA
Come to Los Angeles to see why we have
the best acting colleges and best performing arts colleges in America.
An I-20 and F-1 visa is available if accepted into the acting conservatory in Los Angeles are not required if studying from your home country.
Our acting school in LA offers both M1 student visas and F1 student visas . International students with F1 visas or M1 student visa‘s are eligible to apply for Optional Practical Training. (OPT) after completing their selected program.
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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
Contact Info
- 10820 Washington blvd. Culver CIty, CA 90232
- 310-392-0815
- Mon-Fri 10am-6pm
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