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Does your child have a talent for music or dance?
Are they banging around on the piano, playing air guitar, belting out their favorite songs, using your kitchen pots and pans as a drumset, or spinning and bouncing around the house? Then it’s time to let them channel all of that creative energy into music and/or dance lessons! We teach over 1,300 kids, teens, and adults music lessons in: piano, guitar, voice, singing, violin, cello, drums, mandolin, ukulele, bass, brass, woodwinds, preschool music & dance classes in ballet, hip-hop, tap, jazz, contemporary, tumbling and more.
Over 10,000 families, 60,000 Lessons Provided Annually, 39 years. Stop by for a tour of Louisiana’s largest, private school of music and dance, call us or visit
WWW.LAAPA.COM for more information
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(985) 674-2992 • (Mandeville) | (985) 590-4545 • (Covington) “Our experience at LAAPA has been fantastic. The instructors are amazing, talented and relate well to kids. The school is well run. Music lessons are a highlight of our week!.” ~ Anya Lincoln-Dunn
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November INDEX
Cover Kid - Stellan, 2yrs old. Photo by Rachael Clark www.modernglowphotography.com
Meta Fairburn’s Dance Innovative Suit Therapy & . . . Louisiana Academy of the Academy . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Performing Arts . . . . . . . 3 Thibodeaux Dance . . . . . . 13 Nitpicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Art Instruction Dentist/Orthodontics Sports & Family Art Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Bippo’s Place for Smiles . . 25 Chiropractor . . . . . . . . 14 Brushworks Academy of Art 31 Children’s Dental Cottage 9 Inflatable Rentals/Parties Automotive Repair Todd Brausell, D.D.S. . . . . 10 Best Jump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Christian Brothers . . . . . . . . 12 Education/Preschools & Sam’s Inflatables . . . . . . . . 10 Mom’s Day Out Baby & Children’s Furniture TDK Party Rentals . . . . . . 4 Baby’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Comprehending with Kids Night Pictures Tutoring . . . . 22 X Fusion Family Arena . . . . . 27 Once Upon A Child . . . . . . 29 Hosanna Christian Preschool .33 Maid/Cleaning Services Baby Ultrasounds Sound Imaging . . . . . . . . . . 5 Huntington Learning Center 17 Charlee’s Complete Cleaning 28 Kinder Haus Montessori . . 15 Music/Voice/Piano Chiropractor Montessori Christian Academy 30 Sports & Family Instruction Chiropractor . . . . . . . . . . 14 My Lit le Sprout . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Louisiana Academy of the Noah’s Arc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Performing Arts . . . . . . . 3 Clothing, Consignment, Shoes & Specialty Items, Pelican Athletic Club . . . . . 34 Party Ideas/Resources & Gifts Play & Learn . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Angels Grove Ranch . . . . . 26 Audubon Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . 24 St. Michaels Episcopal . . . 26 Art Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Baby’s Corner . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Fitness/Nutrition/ Brushworks Academy of Art 31 Once Upon A Child . . . . . . 29 Weight Loss Culinary Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Simply Chic Boutique . . . . 7 Core Meals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 D1 Northshore Parties . . . . 31 Innovative Suit Therapy & Community Awareness Pelican Athletic Club . . . . . 34 Boy Scouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . 7 The Little Gym . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Dat Rollin Ranch . . . . . . . . 32 Optimal Health . . . . . . . . . . 8 X Fusion Family Arena . . . . . 27 Hope House . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Pelican Athletic Club . . . . . 34 Zoo 2 U . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Acting/Drama/Modeling
Restaurants
Coscino’s Italian Gril . . . . . 14 Skin Care/Nails/Hair
Jacqulines Hair Salon . . . . 22 Nitpicking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Swimming Instruction
Northshore Swim . . . . . . . . 9 Pelican Athletic Club . . . . . 34 Toys/Outdoor Play Blackwell’s ATV/Go Carts . 35 Travel Agency
Cupcake Castles Travel. . . 11 Vision
Eye Care 20/20 . . . . . . . . . 5 Infinite Vision . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Graphic Designer Pet Goods/Services Culinary Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 SEDesigns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Adventure Pets . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Dance Instruction/Apparel Gymnastics Mandevil e Animal Hospital . .4 Cooking Instruction
Body Expressions . . . . . . 20 Elite Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Maureen Bersuder Academy of Dance Arts . . . . . . . 24
The Little Gym . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Healthcare/Therapies
Asthma, Allergy & Immunology29 Access Health Louisiana . . . 21
Photography FrannyS Photography . . . 27
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What is Stewards of Children?
Stewards of Children is a prevention training program that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. It is the only nationally distributed, evidence based program proven to increase knowledge, improve attitudes, and change child protective behaviors. Great educational opportunity for educators, parents and anyone interested in protecting children from abuse. Social work, LPC and RN CEUs offered!
CAC-Hope House will hold FREE trainings at 6:00pm Monday, October 9 Tuesday, November 7 • Monday, December 4
We are also available to schedule private classes for your organization.
For more information‌ Email: coordinator@cachopehouse.org or Call: Jessica Fuselier at 985-892-3885, ext. 8
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Katherine E. Vo, DDS
Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Susan Fallahi, DDS
Diplomate of American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Mon-Thurs 8am - 5pm Fri 8am - 3pm
Specializing in infants, children, teens and individuals with special needs • Personalized attention from our doctors • Parents are always welcome in the treatment area with their children A child’s first dental visit should be by age 1
985-845-3211
704 Main Street • Madisonville • www.childrensdentalcottage.com
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Come see the art offi our state of ce tv’s, Sony , Big screen Playsta and more tions .
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends your child’s 1st dental visit to be at age 1.
Dr. Brasuell encourages parents to accompany their children in the clinical area.
Certified, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
985-892-5942
189 Greenbriar Blvd., Ste. A • Covington toddbrasuelldds.com
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Natalie Pereira, age 15
Jane Alphonse, age 10
Thanksgiving Workshops! Nov. 20th - 22nd Art Instruction for Children and Teens Call
(985) 674-2023
Click www.arttime.biz
Visit
705 Asbury Dr., Mandeville
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Body Expressions is a dance school like no other you will experience. For 20 years, Body Expressions has proudly provided high quality, versatile dance instruction to the Northshore community. Our comprehensive curriculum both inspires and challenges the beginner to the most advanced dancer, with over 40 group classes offered each week. At BXP, you will never have to choose between variety and quality. BXP students enjoy classes across the full spectrum of dance with a diverse faculty and the school’s commitment to the growth of well-trained, confident dancers with strong life skills, commitment, technique and performance ability. We never stop growing, so you know you’re getting the best. We review and upgrade both our curriculum and facility annually. Our faculty receives training from internationally respected master instructors multiple times a year to ensure that parents and students are getting the best classroom experience possible in this ever growing industry.
Give your child the gift of dance by registering this fall! Register ONLINE now at
www.bodyexpressionsdance.com All levels Girls & Boys
Ages 2 & up
Jazz • Tap • Ballet • Pointe • Contemporary Hip-Hop • Be-Bop • Technique • Private Lessons
Body Expressions
Center of Performing Arts
985-674-2174 • 619 Lafitte St.
Mandeville (located right behind the Mandeville Trailhead)
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Our children grow academically, socially, and spiritually.
Mother's Day Out
12 months - 30 months, 9am-1pm 2 or 4 Days Available Socialization • Art • Music • Play Time
Preschool
18 months old through 5 years 9am-3pm Extended Hours 7:30am • 5:30pm 3 or 5 Days Available
18-23 month old room Full Day Available
Call today for a tour! 626-5724 stmichaelspreschool.edu 4499 Sharp Rd. • Mandeville
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y Holidas! Camp Scho o Famill Field Trip y Pettin Picnics s g Zoo
Cowboys & Cowgirls at the Ranch Come learn to ride!
Arts & Crafts • Videos & Fun Animals Birthday Parties • On Site & Off Site Services Pony Rides, Hay Rides & Feed Farm Animals email: lisa.fun2bfit@gmail.com
985-789-3148
www.angelsgrove.org
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Are you looking for a loving, family atmosphere for your little one? Ages 12 Mos. - Kindergarten
SPACE AVAILABLE CALL US FOR A TOUR!
A small school with a huge heart for Jesus and
Additional space in our new building
His children.
• Accredited Montessori School • Qualified, Experienced and loving Montessori educators • The lowest student/teacher ratio in town: 5 to 1 • Sign language, Foreign language, and Music • Safe and secure environment • Full time, Part time available • Extended Hours Available • State Licensed
www.montessorichristianacademy.net 4441 Iberville St. • Mandeville
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Established 1991
“Building a foundation based on learning and love” 1/2 day structured program • Preschool Ages 18 mos-5 yrs
Extended Day Available Mon. & Wed. until 3pm www.hosannapreschool.com
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Over 30 Years Experience
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REGISTER ONLINE ANYTIME! Programs Offered: Ages 18 month - Adult Ballet • Tap • Jazz • Hip Hop • Lyrical • Mini Movers’ Mini Ballet • Toddler Princess Ballet/Tap Combo Tiny Tappers • Jazzerinas • Jumps & Turns • Mini Gym • Stretch & Strength • Jammin’ Junior Jazz • Tumbling Non Recital Classes • New Daytime Classes • Private Lessons • National Award Winning Competitive Program
Home School Ballet Program Now Available! Register Today!
Elite Dance of Covington 70457 Hwy 21, Suite 111 Next to Winn Dixie * In Pelican Landing
985-809-1580 • www.elitedanceacademyllc.com
See us in ACTION! View videos from our recital on our website. Click the ‘Events’ tab for videos!