yes, it's my agent, their really good, if u sign up with them you do 20 acting and/or modeling classes then you do a big graduation ceremony, afterwards they find you work, you make good friends and have a lot of fun.
The girl below says that elite doesn't like John Casablancas however elite signs most of their people who go through John Casablancas. Trust me, it is a real agency, while u r going to the school they give u work, and afterwards they sign big contracts. Sure, most places u don't have to go to a school however it is very helpful, plus if u miss a class u can make it up. If u already have 1/2, full, 1/4, and 3/4 turns down as well as ur resume, full portfolio, all runway styles, as well as which colors and which expressions down flat then John Casablanca's isn't for u. However if u have never taken advanced classes then I would advuse u go there because they do these classes for ur own good.
Also John Casablancas allows u to switch to another agency whenever u want while most don't which is a big plus. I know people who have gone on broadway through John Casablanca's, and they have jobs for u such as hair and fashion shows, every month. Trust me, it is a real company, I mean if it was a scam do u think that they would still have locations in just about every state. Also do u think that they would be turning people down if they didn't make it through 1 audition if they loved u or 2 auditions if they weren't sure. I know u don't even know me but u have to trust me when I say this is a real buisness. Unlike what the person below said, they do keep their promisess. They don't promiss that u will get work but they do promiss that u will be presented with many OPPURTUNITIES to get work and it's up to u to audition and get the part. I recomed going to John Casablanca's because it is legit. You have to audition to get in but if u do u should go for it if u habe enough money. I admit the price runs a little steep but they have great plans and u get ur pictures and makeup FREE which is a huge plus and at the end u get a lot of NEEDED SKILLS and u really save money because u get a few hundred dollars worth of books and make-up, and like 200 photos which ends up saving u money.
U have to sign up, I mean at least audition and u can decide from there but at the audition u will see people who r taking classrs and ask them what they think about the class. I had doubts before I signed up but I asked a lot of people who wenr there and they all loved it and many people will sign up for the classes again after they havegotten contracts, just so they can better perfect their skills. Like I said, at least audition and if u don't like it don't sign up, but I LOVED IT.
No. not good. I went there and auditioned, they told me they wanted me through, then lied and told me that they would just give me classes free if I came, then my mom came in took me, they wanted me but they told me and everyone that auditioned to pay 2k up front in order to take a class so that we can be with them 2 years and I can contiue as long as I keep good grades. Look at that building, it has to pay for itself. They do that for a reason.
NO! John Casablancas is not a real agency. It is a school that claims to be a real agency. They insist you pay for expensive classes and get head shots done with them and they make promises they cannot keep. REAL agencies do not make you take classes or get head shots done with them. You can dig around online to find all sorts of reports about how they are a scam but here are a few reports to get you started.
EXPENSIVE MODELING SCHOOLS
John Casablanca's training centers are modeling school franchises. There are many of them in most states across America. For many girls and their parents, the John Casablanca's modeling schools are the first thing they see as they look into starting a modeling career.
But what is the value of modeling schools? Do you need to go to modeling school to become a model? If you want to start a modeling career, are modeling classes necessary? If they are not necessary, how much difference, if any, will they make? Can they help a lot or are they virtually useless?
The person most qualified to speak on modeling schools or modeling classes is the president of a top modeling agency. Such a person knows exactly what is needed, if anything, to prepare a girl to be a model. Monique Pillard, as President of Elite Model Management, based in New York City, and one of the top modeling agencies in the world, said:
If [a girl] comes off the street into Elite and we think she has potential, she doesn't need to pay for classes. Somewhere down the line, she may take runway classes, which she doesn't pay for. We absolutely bear the burden. If a girl has talent and potential to become a model, of course, we help. It's a scam of [the model] paying $1,000 or $2,000. That's [expletive]!
-- THE IMPROBABLE DREAM, Robin Givhan, Washington Post, December 2, 1996; Page C1
Now the curious thing about this statement is that John Casablanca used to be the president of Elite Model Management. Indeed, he founded Elite. So how could it be that the founder and former president of Elite says or implies there is such great value of modeling schools that aspiring models should pay $1,000 to $2,000, and there should be many of them in America; then the subsequent president of Elite says modeling schools which cost $1,000 or $2,000 are a scam?
Something is not quite right here. How do you explain it? How do you reconcile the extreme difference of opinion? The contrast is astounding.
CLAIMED AFFILIATION WITH ELITE
What is even more interesting is that JC Centers are known to say they are affiliated with Elite. Indeed, they have even suggested kids who attend a John Casablancas modeling school have an inside track to Elite Model Management, that is, a better opportunity to get representation with the Elite modeling agency. It becomes part of the sales pitch, a key selling point to influence kids into spending a lot of money by signing up for modeling classes.
Meanwhile the president of Elite who succeeded John Casablancas himself has said modeling schools which charge $1,000 or $2,000 are a scam, and the Elite agency will accept new models who never attended a John Casablancas modeling school.
MODELING SCHOOL OR FINISHING SCHOOL
From the beginning some modeling schools are inherently deceptive. They are called modeling schools when they are in fact finishing schools. While the difference may be considered trivial, the reality is most kids would not spend $1,000 or $2,000 just to be "finished." They want to become models; they could care less if they learn manners.
If you were to conduct an experiment polling teen girls, asking them if they wanted to learn etiquette or become models, you will probably find the numbers weighted significantly towards modeling. Furthermore, you would more than likely also find only a very small percentage would be willing to spend money simply for etiquette classes.
One consumer wrote in her observation that so-called modeling classes "turned out to be 'etiquette' classes." JC marketed the classes as modeling classes when they were etiquette classes.
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS
John Casablancas modeling schools are known to violate industry standards which say new models should avoid paying for professional photography and avoid buying comp cards until they get agency representation.
Ironically, in The Complete Idiot's Guide to Being A Model, the book about modeling which is endorsed by John Casablancas himself (his comment appears on the cover), specifically and emphatically warns against spending money on professional pictures before the model gets agency representation. Roshumba Williams is consistently emphatic about this basic issue.
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Re: [JOHN CASABLANCA]
Tell me if they are a scam or not. I just paid $1,725 to get my daughter into modeling school.
CONSUMER COMPLAINT
I attended John Casablanca's Modeling and Career Center in Pittsburgh, PA, and "graduated" in 2002. I would like to get my money back or at least some of it. They have not fulfilled their promises to get me into the [...] agency and I believe it was a big [...]!!! Can I do anything?
See also Consumer Complaints against John Casablanca's Modeling Schools (John Casablancas Modeling and Career Center)
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yes, it's my agent, their really good, if u sign up with them you do 20 acting and/or modeling classes then you do a big graduation ceremony, afterwards they find you work, you make good friends and have a lot of fun.
The girl below says that elite doesn't like John Casablancas however elite signs most of their people who go through John Casablancas. Trust me, it is a real agency, while u r going to the school they give u work, and afterwards they sign big contracts. Sure, most places u don't have to go to a school however it is very helpful, plus if u miss a class u can make it up. If u already have 1/2, full, 1/4, and 3/4 turns down as well as ur resume, full portfolio, all runway styles, as well as which colors and which expressions down flat then John Casablanca's isn't for u. However if u have never taken advanced classes then I would advuse u go there because they do these classes for ur own good.
Also John Casablancas allows u to switch to another agency whenever u want while most don't which is a big plus. I know people who have gone on broadway through John Casablanca's, and they have jobs for u such as hair and fashion shows, every month. Trust me, it is a real company, I mean if it was a scam do u think that they would still have locations in just about every state. Also do u think that they would be turning people down if they didn't make it through 1 audition if they loved u or 2 auditions if they weren't sure. I know u don't even know me but u have to trust me when I say this is a real buisness. Unlike what the person below said, they do keep their promisess. They don't promiss that u will get work but they do promiss that u will be presented with many OPPURTUNITIES to get work and it's up to u to audition and get the part. I recomed going to John Casablanca's because it is legit. You have to audition to get in but if u do u should go for it if u habe enough money. I admit the price runs a little steep but they have great plans and u get ur pictures and makeup FREE which is a huge plus and at the end u get a lot of NEEDED SKILLS and u really save money because u get a few hundred dollars worth of books and make-up, and like 200 photos which ends up saving u money.
U have to sign up, I mean at least audition and u can decide from there but at the audition u will see people who r taking classrs and ask them what they think about the class. I had doubts before I signed up but I asked a lot of people who wenr there and they all loved it and many people will sign up for the classes again after they havegotten contracts, just so they can better perfect their skills. Like I said, at least audition and if u don't like it don't sign up, but I LOVED IT.
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No. not good. I went there and auditioned, they told me they wanted me through, then lied and told me that they would just give me classes free if I came, then my mom came in took me, they wanted me but they told me and everyone that auditioned to pay 2k up front in order to take a class so that we can be with them 2 years and I can contiue as long as I keep good grades. Look at that building, it has to pay for itself. They do that for a reason.
Not really. They are certainly not looked upon by the ad agencies that hire models as a provider of top models, if any.
NO! John Casablancas is not a real agency. It is a school that claims to be a real agency. They insist you pay for expensive classes and get head shots done with them and they make promises they cannot keep. REAL agencies do not make you take classes or get head shots done with them. You can dig around online to find all sorts of reports about how they are a scam but here are a few reports to get you started.
EXPENSIVE MODELING SCHOOLS
John Casablanca's training centers are modeling school franchises. There are many of them in most states across America. For many girls and their parents, the John Casablanca's modeling schools are the first thing they see as they look into starting a modeling career.
But what is the value of modeling schools? Do you need to go to modeling school to become a model? If you want to start a modeling career, are modeling classes necessary? If they are not necessary, how much difference, if any, will they make? Can they help a lot or are they virtually useless?
The person most qualified to speak on modeling schools or modeling classes is the president of a top modeling agency. Such a person knows exactly what is needed, if anything, to prepare a girl to be a model. Monique Pillard, as President of Elite Model Management, based in New York City, and one of the top modeling agencies in the world, said:
If [a girl] comes off the street into Elite and we think she has potential, she doesn't need to pay for classes. Somewhere down the line, she may take runway classes, which she doesn't pay for. We absolutely bear the burden. If a girl has talent and potential to become a model, of course, we help. It's a scam of [the model] paying $1,000 or $2,000. That's [expletive]!
-- THE IMPROBABLE DREAM, Robin Givhan, Washington Post, December 2, 1996; Page C1
Now the curious thing about this statement is that John Casablanca used to be the president of Elite Model Management. Indeed, he founded Elite. So how could it be that the founder and former president of Elite says or implies there is such great value of modeling schools that aspiring models should pay $1,000 to $2,000, and there should be many of them in America; then the subsequent president of Elite says modeling schools which cost $1,000 or $2,000 are a scam?
Something is not quite right here. How do you explain it? How do you reconcile the extreme difference of opinion? The contrast is astounding.
CLAIMED AFFILIATION WITH ELITE
What is even more interesting is that JC Centers are known to say they are affiliated with Elite. Indeed, they have even suggested kids who attend a John Casablancas modeling school have an inside track to Elite Model Management, that is, a better opportunity to get representation with the Elite modeling agency. It becomes part of the sales pitch, a key selling point to influence kids into spending a lot of money by signing up for modeling classes.
Meanwhile the president of Elite who succeeded John Casablancas himself has said modeling schools which charge $1,000 or $2,000 are a scam, and the Elite agency will accept new models who never attended a John Casablancas modeling school.
MODELING SCHOOL OR FINISHING SCHOOL
From the beginning some modeling schools are inherently deceptive. They are called modeling schools when they are in fact finishing schools. While the difference may be considered trivial, the reality is most kids would not spend $1,000 or $2,000 just to be "finished." They want to become models; they could care less if they learn manners.
If you were to conduct an experiment polling teen girls, asking them if they wanted to learn etiquette or become models, you will probably find the numbers weighted significantly towards modeling. Furthermore, you would more than likely also find only a very small percentage would be willing to spend money simply for etiquette classes.
One consumer wrote in her observation that so-called modeling classes "turned out to be 'etiquette' classes." JC marketed the classes as modeling classes when they were etiquette classes.
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS
John Casablancas modeling schools are known to violate industry standards which say new models should avoid paying for professional photography and avoid buying comp cards until they get agency representation.
Ironically, in The Complete Idiot's Guide to Being A Model, the book about modeling which is endorsed by John Casablancas himself (his comment appears on the cover), specifically and emphatically warns against spending money on professional pictures before the model gets agency representation. Roshumba Williams is consistently emphatic about this basic issue.
PREVIOUS INQUIRIES
Re: [JOHN CASABLANCA]
Tell me if they are a scam or not. I just paid $1,725 to get my daughter into modeling school.
CONSUMER COMPLAINT
I attended John Casablanca's Modeling and Career Center in Pittsburgh, PA, and "graduated" in 2002. I would like to get my money back or at least some of it. They have not fulfilled their promises to get me into the [...] agency and I believe it was a big [...]!!! Can I do anything?
See also Consumer Complaints against John Casablanca's Modeling Schools (John Casablancas Modeling and Career Center)
Type the name into Google or Dogpile and see what you find. That's a good way to look up any organization to see if it's legit.
yes he is. a bunch of girls from my school have him as their modeling agent.