I’ve never been so happy to write positive review for a small business. I enrolled my 10-year-old son in acting classes with Paul and Jaden in January 2024. At the time, my son was shy, awkward and struggling with his self-esteem and confidence. In a few short weeks my son has transformed into an outgoing, confident and more creative version of himself. My son has improved his social and communication skills and now has a “can do” attitude towards his abilities instead of automatically shying away from a challenge.

Paul and Jaden are amazing teachers and role models. They are both very talented, friendly, outgoing, welcoming, and kind. They have a fun spirit and an electric energy. Finding Airdrie Acting Academy and enrolling my son in the classes has been the best decision I’ve made in helping him find a creative outlet that fosters inclusion and encourages him to believe in himself. He absolutely loves the classes and looks forward to them each week.

We are finishing the winter semester in a few weeks and will be signing up for the next round of spring/summer classes. If you have a creative child(ren) who could benefit from a self confidence boost and are looking for an exceptional extracurricular experience for them that will help them with personal growth and self awareness then you definitely need to get in touch with Paul and Jaden of Airdrie Acting Academy. Best money you’ll spend, hands down. 💙

-Shelley MacDonald, Google Review

“One word to sum up Airdrie Acting Academy is EXCEPTIONAL!

I signed both my kids up early fall on a whim to see if acting is something they would be interested in as they are not interested in organized sports. Both my kids are so excited to attend each week as Paul and Adam are so enthusiastic, and positive about getting the kids creativity and involvement in each class. Each class they are recorded and the videos are sent to the parents to show us how our children are progressing. They have learned fundamentals of acting, participated in scripts and commercials and each week Paul provides positive constructive feedback. Just being in this program inspired my son to write his own murder mystery for the group to act out. I love that Paul has inspired creativity in my son and has given him another creative outlet.

Both my kids have grown so much from just a few weeks of working with Paul and Adam and their confidence at home and school has really advanced especially being "the new kids to their school". With every script, the kids are encouraged bring themselves to the character which in turn has improved their confidence to be themselves with their peers and has allowed them to grow new relationships at school. We definitely will be enrolling in the next session.”

-Flavia Mortelliti, Google Review

Our daughter (9 years old) has had an incredible experience at Airdrie Acting Academy! Even though it's a two hour class, she always says it's not long enough. She has learned so much, has made new friends, and has gained a lot of confidence. We noticed lately that she has been a lot less shy than before and asked her about it. She said she thinks it's because the acting class has really helped her come out of her shell! We are so proud of how far she has come and we can't wait to see how much she continues to grow into the future. We are definitely registering again!

-Azra Bajric, Google Review

I recently took an on camera acting class with Airdrie Acting Academy and I highly recommend it to anyone thinking about pursuing acting seriously. Paul is an incredibly supportive instructor who genuinely cares about his students, and is willing to help anyway he can. His industry knowledge and willingness to share his own experiences are invaluable to the budding actor. His class has helped me tremendously to feel more comfortable behind the camera and also helped to demystify the audition process. His lessons are fun and engaging and I encourage anyone with acting ambitions to check it out. Its never too late to follow your dreams!

-Jessica Gardener, Google Review

“I've always wanted to find an affordable and nearby location to further my knowledge and talents in acting and performing in general. The Airdrie Acting Academy and its outstanding coach (Paul Ballin) are EXACTLY what I was hoping for! If you're looking for acting courses that also teach you about the industry and provide you with plenty of incentive to keep doing what you love, not only that, but also be given the constructive criticism you need to improve in any way you can- then the Airdrie Acting Academy is the place to be!! 100/10!”

-Duc Dang, Google Review

“Airdrie Acting Academy is the best part of my week. With Coach Paul, Coach Adam, and the awesome students, Mondays are now genuinely enjoyable. Not only has the Academy taught me the fundamentals of acting, but I’ve also discovered who I am as an actor. I have found not just a love for acting but also a friendly community. They get that feedback is a gift and they’ve created a space where it’s okay to ‘fail’.

In essence, Airdrie Acting Academy has truly created something special. If the thought of becoming an actor has ever crossed your mind, I wholeheartedly recommend making it your first stop. It’s not just a class; it’s a transformative and supportive experience.”

-Meghan McCraken, Google Review

I took the beginners teen class and had a great experience! Paul finds ways to make the classes entertaining and engaging while still giving a lesson each time. It’s a very welcoming environment and nobody is left out which is great!

-Isabella Williams, Google Review

“I coincidentally found an ad on social media for the Airdrie Acting Academy and thought it would be the perfect fit for my 10 year old son. I wasn't wrong, my son has aspired to be an actor most of his life. He enjoys the class so much every Saturday and his only complaint is he would love to stay longer than 2 hours and do it multiple days of the week. I have never seen him take anything this serious as he spends hours preparing for his auditions every week. We all enjoy sitting down as a family and reviewing his tape from the hot seat every week. I would highly recommend Airdrie Acting Academy to anyone with a child that needs an outlet for their creativity. My son is very excited to continue on for the Winter semester and to pursue being a "real actor" with the guidance of Coach Paul.”

-Tristian Milley, Google Review

“Paul and Adam have created such a rewarding and educational acting experience. Paul is a plethora of information, education and experience. I can't recommend this acting academy enough!!”

Jestine Colistro, Google Review

Working with Paul was absolutely amazing and the classes had depth and meaning. Paul was instrumental in helping me get better at feeling more comfortable and natural on camera. As a business owner in this day and age becoming more comfortable on camera is an asset! Working with Paul gave me the confidence to step in front of the camera with no nerves to help me express true feeling and connect with to my audience. There is no fluff in this class, and Paul is refreshingly down to earth, and brings his own experience, including wins and losses to every class. If you’re serious about becoming an actor or content, creator, or you simply want to feel more confident speaking in front of a room full of people, this is your place!

-Adam Boutilier, Google Review

I can’t say enough about Airdrie Acting Academy. The kids have so much fun while getting professional training. It’s so cool to get the videos every week and watch my kiddo show his stuff. Plus they are helping us make connections and navigate the industry! goes here

-Chelsea Reeves, Google Review

My 13 year old is in her second semester with Airdrie Acting Academy. She loves attending every fun filled week. Paul gives helpful friendly feedback to help her grow as an actor.

-Amanda Alaric, Google Review

We have our daughter attending Airdrie Acting Academy currently. We are very happy with the weekly classes and what they have been teaching her. We get weekly emails with scripts,

Monologues, or anything else she may need to prep for before class. We also get weekly videos of her performances!

Her confidence has definitely improved and she loves working with Paul and Jaden.

If you are looking to get your child or yourself into acting or looking to improve your craft, I would suggest giving Paul a call.

-Elizabeth KanHai, Google Review