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International Performing Arts Academy
1201 W 5th St T330, Los Angeles, CA 90017, United States
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International Performing Arts Academy

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Jo
Review №1

These people approached my teenaged daughter while she was shopping with friends at Yorktown Mall outside of Chicago. They cornered her, wouldnt let her pass, and insisted she fill out a form, and were extremely pushy and rude. It was terribly unsettling to her. She was just there to hang with her friends. Leave our kids alone, creepers.

Ve
Review №2

My 2 daughters are about to graduate in 3 weeks from the modeling school. They have been very helpful in all aspects. It really built up the confidence and self-esteem of my 2 kids and that alone is already worth it. My kids are always excited to go to the studio every other week.Remember, there is always no guarantee in one way or another that my kids are going to make it to the entertainment industry. But just to get the opportunity and to improve their talent is what makes this academy so worth it.Thank you and we are still looking forward to continue bringing our 2 daughters to your dance and singing school to have their talents exposed more.

ta
Review №3

These people are scam artists! They take money right out of your account and do not refund it by ANY means. My child didnt even go to one class. We asked for a refund the next day when we were told that these people were scam artists. After making several calls to Sandra Heyer (aka Sandra Bernadette) we made zero progress. This woman proceeded to cry over the phone saying she felt so bad that her own company was screwing us around on our refund. Then she proceeded to lie to us saying that they could not locate our childs form because her name was misspelled. DO NOT give these people a dime! They pump up your child telling them they are the next Nickelodeon star. They have no talent scouts and their industry professionals are people with no legitimate licensing. They discuss tuition right in front of your child and make you look like the bad guy if you have to decline due to the outrageous cost of classes that arent even taught by professionals. This company is by far the worst talent scouts I have ever had the displeasure of associating with.

Ky
Review №4

I havent been to the classes yet but I got accepted today and I am pretty excited for the classes. The tuition costs a lot of money then I expected but Im greatful that my mom has enough money to pay for this and other things. The directors are pretty nice but it kind of depends on which one you get because I could tell when they introduced theirselves. Some I could tell where strict, nice or a little bit of both. But the one I got was nice. I will write another review when Im done with the 6 months!!!!!

MO
Review №5

Thanks for the reviews! My daughter was handed an invitation to get involved with them at Costco. I suspected it was a scam as a real agency has the clients beg them for the work ... they dont have to go looking for clients. Also the part about taking classes was a red flag to me as that indicated they were hunting down money. No real agency has you pay them - its the other way around with a legitimate agency ... thats what those in the business say ... so well be steering clear of this one. Thanks again for those reviews! Its helped me know for sure what my guts were telling me - a scam.

Ja
Review №6

This academy really helped me be someone who I always wanted to be and succeed it helped me not be so shy any more in public and act. It showed me more amazing ideas and acting themes to do and in class its really fun because im doing what I really love to do!

Ka
Review №7

11-7-2013.... Please dont give these people your money...they are a scam...I looked them up online after I gave them $500...luckily I was able to get it back from my bank cause my bank stated they were unable to get in contact with them to prove it was me...my daughter and I was scouted in Cumberland Mall in Atlanta....worst day of my life...lol however they are going around and playing on innocent parents/children...please dont be fool and give them your money. I didnt attempt to attend any classes once I read the reviews on line but I will attend this weekend just to see the bs they are having these children go through...shame on them and I hope someone put an end to this madness soon!

ke
Review №8

My son was scouted at the mall and decided to attend the show case held in Houston 04/24/2016 with lots of kids and parents. It was exciting to see my son among those walking there and in the end they called his name for further interview. At the end of the interview when the money part came up, I tried balance whats best for his future versus the cost, I decided that money comes and goes so got my son into this program and paid the upfront fee of $595.00. The following day Monday while reading the reviews, I kinda got scared and worried as many of them were negative and thought I may have also been scammed. Good thing I had the recruiter’s contact so I texted her and she responded with a bit genuine and honest text that she believes the program is good for my son and she can only speak for herself given the kids she has worked with and believes that my son would gain from the program and urged we give it a try. She was so kind and even asked that I call her directly with feedback on my son’s first day of class experience which will be beginning of May 2016. She regretted that some people can go negative online about things they have not even tried urging me not to believe everything I read online as many of them are not accurate. For now am stuck and despite the cost involved, I will just give it a try and see how it turns out.

Ja
Review №9

It was a total scam to get you to enroll in their classes. They are unorganized. I felt like I was in Wal-Mart or something to try to get info on whats going on.

Ro
Review №10

This is a scam. They completely misrepresented the school to me and after 3 classes my daughter was promised a singing coach that never came through. The school refused to refund my money. My daughter was miserable and refused to continue to go to grueling 4 hour classes to learn how to walk a runway. Do NOT get fooled by this school. They are scam artists.

Na
Review №11

Never Again... i dont recommend this place for nobody...thank God it took my about 6 months to get my money back!! after talking to Janet Villegas for almost 5/6 months..... i faught until i got my money back if not they would of just kept it with no hesitation!!!! im putting one star because i have to if not i wouldnt even rate it that one star!!

Da
Review №12

It is awesome I am in the classes and they teach you amazing stuff.

ca
Review №13

Please read! Scam for sure. I went to this workshop held near town because I got a call from the online application. We had to sit in a room for hours and walk a runway no matter the situation or job you want. I got pulled aside by a woman that worked there. She says I see talent and so on and so forth. They made it seem like it was an agency, it wasnt, it was a school. They didnt even mention it. In the ending of that day they said theres a FEE. $2500. My mom ended up paying in monthly payments and couldnt get her money back at any time. I went to the school moth later and hated it the first day. They were so unprofessional, they taught nothing they just talked about emotions, played games, and walking a runway (the ground) and we signed up for ACTING! The teacher was very rude and thought I was 9(she said it);i was 13 at the time. Some girls were rude and 4 hours of nothing! I gave it more chance and ended up quitting towards the end. Please dont let them persuade you saying oh you got talent something special dont give up, but just dont pick this place! PS my friend graduatedfrom it and NEVER got a call for anything, or anywhere, nothing, not even a list of agencies.(as they promised) She was an amazing model too. DONT GET SCAMMED

an
Review №14

Worst experience ever ! I cancelled the classes after three days via email for my daughter and they denied my refund of $ 495.They are hungry for your money alright..They dont care about you.. all they want is your MONEY !!

Am
Review №15

Its a scam, dont do it.

Yu
Review №16

I give a star because I can not put less, but my experience with this has been fatal, they are thieves and scammers is all a lie, do not make the mistake of putting your children in this, they enchant them and then it turns out that everything is false, classes are made in an impromptu classroom that has nothing in the classroom and you are bewitched by your son or daughter saying that they have a lot of talent and in the end it is for you to give an advance of almost 600 dollars and you only have three days to regret it, my God, What a falsehood.

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  • Address:1201 W 5th St T330, Los Angeles, CA 90017, United States
  • Phone:+1 888-686-7827
Categories
  • Modeling school
  • Drama school
  • High school
  • Performing arts group
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–9PM
  • Thursday:10AM–9PM
  • Friday:10AM–9PM
  • Saturday:10AM–9PM
  • Sunday:10AM–9PM
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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