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Top 10 acting classes in National City, CA

Students agree: these National City acting classes are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
La Huella Art Classes

La Huella Art Classes

Serves National City, CA & Online
Great teacher with experience my curriculum talks about my self as artist as teacher www Jose Hugo Sanchez.com my work is the way I present myself
John Ara Martin-Drama Coach

John Ara Martin-Drama Coach

7+ years in business
Serves National City, CA & Online
I taught HS drama for 25 years. I have a passion to watch students thrive, and succeed. I have loved teaching for as long as I can remember. It is a joy to watch someone that I have coached, nail the role that they have auditioned for.
Jennings Dance Project

Jennings Dance Project

5.0(1)
1 hire on Lessons.com
Serves National City, CA & Online
Terryl G. says, "Kyoko is not only wonderful with the kids she is an excellent choreographer and designs dances that the students can really relate to that makes them want to dance and practice all the time. She is very hard working and professional and is a great role model for the students." Read more
Acting With Alisha

Acting With Alisha

5.0Exceptional(30)
Top Pro
15+ years in business
Serves National City, CA & Online
Kenya C. says, ""Working with Alisha was different then other private sessions I've had with acting coaches. What I really liked about the way she taught was that I first had to understand my character and how she was as a person. I would ask myself questions like what is her favorite color, and what are some of her traits. We went over these questions before we started practicing the lines. When talking about the character I had to say I or me, not she or he. I had to get in the mind set that I was the character regardless of whether I got the role or not. Overall Alisha is a great teacher and I would definitely recommend her as an acting coach!"" Read more
Dan Gauthier Acting Studio

Dan Gauthier Acting Studio

7+ years in business
Serves National City, CA & Online
Each individual is unique! The willingness to approach dialogue and emotions with one’s instincts brings a fresh, natural improvisational feel to the actor. I have over 30 years of experience that I call on to guide and incourage actors to use there instincts when approaching material. You need to observe and understand your self in order to be great! I will help you get there!
Danzart Academy

Danzart Academy

18+ years in business
Serves National City, CA
Danzart Academy has 16 years of providing from 3 year olds to adults the best classes. We have experienced teachers and do wonderful themed recitals. We also have competition teams. Classes for kids and teens: acro, aero, jazz, ballet, flamenco, tap, contemporary,hip hop, acting & voice. Classes for adults: barre,pilates, cardio dance, flamenco, aeroyoga
A Dawn Of Music Studios

A Dawn Of Music Studios

2 hires on Lessons.com
32+ years in business
Serves National City, CA & Online
My teaching approach: Students fly in from Europe and Japan to take lessons with A Dawn Of Music Studios. We offer lessons for all ages and levels in our 3 studio locations, serving all of San Diego County. Group Voice and Guitar Classes are available, as well as live video lessons. My influences are: Classics, Country, Mexican, and Metal My guitar lessons take place in: The teacher's studio or the student's home Guitar lessons typically take place on these days and hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 9am-9pm Guitar Techniques: Fingerstyle, Vocal Accompaniment, Performance, Improvisation, Jamming Skills, Reading...
Marie Rêve

Marie Rêve

3+ years in business
Serves National City, CA & Online
I am French therefore I am highly impressed by the French masters Jacques Tati and Marcel Marceau for their fluidity in moving and expressing though body language. Though when you put together every single actors tools, I like to lead on actors to Not overplay and reach a powerful sober acting style.
Audition Revelation

Audition Revelation

10+ years in business
Serves National City, CA & Online
As San Diego / LA Acting Teacher and Audition - Jeffrey has created the successful "Not a Moment to Lose" (R) Approach. I have worked with hundreds of actors over the last 20 years. I am dedicated to helping actors reveal their true talent. Essential skill for acting in Film, TV, and Theatre. He is invited into Professional Theaters, University, high schools, and professional panels across the country. My clients are successful in all levels of the profession. They land jobs in film, tv, and theatre. My College and High School clients are accepted into the best programs in the US and abroad. Including NYU, Columbia, Royal Conservatoire ...
Rosemarie Ballard

Rosemarie Ballard

5.0(2)
2 hires on Lessons.com
27+ years in business
Serves National City, CA
Bill B. says, "Rosemarie is very passionate about acting and she know her craft. I learened a lot about myself as well as new skills I can use. " Read more

Your Acting Classes questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.com.

How much do acting classes cost?

Acting classes cost $25 to $65 per hour on average for group classes or $50 to $150+ per hour to hire a private acting coach. Prices vary depending on where you live and the instructor's experience and reputation. Acting studios that offer ongoing weekly classes typically charge $150 to $350 per month.

Acting courses and workshops can cost as little as $200 to as much as $2,800+, depending on the content, number of sessions, and the instructor's demand. Some acting workshops are short, 1- or 2-day intensive classes focusing on one aspect of the industry, while other programs last 4 to 8 weeks and cover several topics, methods, and techniques.

Most studios offer a free trial class so you can get a feel for the teaching style and decide if it's right for you.

Are online acting classes worth it?

Online acting classes are worth it if you want to pursue acting and are unable to attend acting classes in person. With online video calling platforms like Zoom and Skype, you can now study acting with the best in the industry from the comfort of your own home! Many reputable acting coaches—including those right here on Lessons—now offer online acting classes and teach the same methods and techniques that they teach in the studio. 

Do you need acting classes to become an actor?

You technically don't need acting classes to become an actor. However, acting classes can help you gain confidence, learn new methods and techniques, analyze scenes and scripts, and build new industry connections and relationships. Acting classes can also teach you about the business side of acting, which is as important as acting itself.

How long do acting classes take?

Acting class length varies depending on the studio and the type of class. Some studios have 2-hour classes, while others have classes lasting 3 to 5 hours. Depending on the location, acting classes may be offered in several formats, such as ongoing weekly classes, weekend intensive workshops, and training programs that can run anywhere from 2 to 8+ weeks.

What skills do you need to be an actor?

While the necessary skillset varies depending on the type of acting you pursue (think Broadway theater vs. TV commercials vs. film), all actors need a broad range of skills to portray the expressions and emotions of a character so effectively that they temporarily transport the audience to a world where the actor is indeed that character. This often involves:

  • Memorizing lines and stage cues
  • Analyzing scripts and scenes
  • Developing a character's emotions and physical expressions
  • Working with other actors, directors, and production crews
  • Adapting to unexpected changes and situations
  • Speaking clearly and adjusting one's voice to align with the character
  • Learning and developing different acting methods and techniques
  • Being comfortable in front of an audience or camera

Reviews for National City acting classes

Recent success stories from people in the National City area.
Kayla C.
"Kayla comes and goes to L.A. for auditions from Washington State. She Skypes with Alisha to prepare for her video submissions several times a month. She has had several call backs in the past year. Alisha is really nice and fun...She helps me make it real. She has seen many movies and believes her favorite actor Johnny Depp slides into character amazingly; he lives and breathes his characters. Kayla hopes to master this some day. Alisha opened a door into a place that allows her to begin this form of great acting."Since working with Alisha, I have been cast in commercials for Toys R Us and Burger King, and the back to school print campaign for Target."
Acting with Alisha
Rosamaria T.
To Whom It May Concern: I am excited to provide a recommendation for Rosemarie Ballard. She has generously worked with our students at Bonita Vista High School for several months now. She has established herself as our performing arts specialist, seeing that she has performed as a mime, Charlie Chaplin, Chiquita, and is the director of Imagination Express All Abroad. It is obvious that performing/acting is her way of life. It brings Mrs. Ballard great pride and joy to be able to share her expertise and experiences with students and novice theater teachers such as myself. For the past few months, Rosemarie has helped students develop their character for the school play by working with them in small groups emphasizing on voice projection, movement, and body language. She is passionate about creating characters that are believable and stories that are entertaining and convincing. Her positive energy and dedication motivate students to "be" the character, use their imagination, and recognize their full potential. After the workshops, students have commented that they feel "confident" and that her feedback has been "very helpful." Mrs. Ballard has been a huge help! In addition to the workshops, Mrs. Mime has lead several 5- 10-minute warm-ups ranging from stretches, trust exercises, reenacting combat movements, tripping with style, diction activities, and etc. She recognizes areas where students need the most improvement and creates warmups that develop those skills. It is apparent that Mrs. Ballard is deeply committed to her craft…. Her fun, bright, energetic personality brings joy to many. Bonita Vista High School has been fortunate to have her here. Rosemarie Ballard has my highest recommendation.
Rosemarie Ballard
CJ
Alina lives on the west coast and I live on the east coast, but we are still able to manage high quality voice lessons over Skype. Alina’s Voice Studio has given me many creative vocal exercises to practice even when I am not in a session. She’s a great voice mentor that has taught me so much more about my voice than I would have learned on my own. She takes the time to get to know your voice and gives great advice that guarantees you’ll make progress in your vocal range and vocal control. She’s super supportive. Would 100% recommend
Alina's Voice Studio
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