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[quote=Anonymous]LMS is not a professional training school, although many students do participate in community theater, and some audition and get into Duke Ellington. It has a great drama program, and DD loved being able to take drama classes all 3 years. Both teachers are fantastic, and Ms. Paley has some great theater connections that have enabled students to attend and go back stage at Broadway shows. There is a partnership with Highwood Theater and the National Players at the Olney Theater that enable them to have professional help with productions, and can serve as a gateway into productions at both of these theaters. Students learn not just acting, but stagecraft, lighting, sound, and other technical aspects of theater in a way they could never learn it at another middle school.

The dance department is also very good, but students should audition into the highest level possible. There are students in the beginning level classes that have absolutely zero interest in dance, and the can really bring the other students down.

I have limited experience with the music and visual art program, so I can't really comment on those. DD was challenged in most of her classes, particularly world studies and Spanish. Other teachers vary just as in any school. The do not have tons of homework in general, but that was helpful since DD was often in productions and dance classes after school.[/quote]

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