Upcoming Performances
Announcing 2026-27 Season of Dance
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Pilobolus
SAT, OCT 17 | 7:30PM
Pilobolus returns with its signature blend of athleticism, illusion, and inventive storytelling. Transforming the human body into unexpected shapes and striking visual images, the company creates works both playful and profound. Merging dance, theater, and shadow, Pilobolus offers an imaginative experience that captivates viewers of all ages.
Alonzo King LINES Ballet
SAT, NOV 14 | 7:30PM
Alonzo King LINES Ballet returns to New Orleans for the first time in 15 years. Renowned for sculptural beauty and technical precision, King’s choreography pushes classical form to its limits. Experience extraordinary dancers bridging tradition and innovation through powerful, original movement rooted in impeccable classical line. Don’t miss this commanding performance.
Argentina’s Tango After Dark
SAT, FEB 20, 2027 | 7:30PM
Argentina’s Tango After Dark returns with a breathtaking theatrical experience fusing the soul of Buenos Aires with 21st-century sophistication. Featuring World Tango Champion Germán Cornejo, world-class dancers, and a live band, this stylish spectacle brings to life the revolutionary, emotionally charged music of Argentine legend Astor Piazzolla in an unforgettable production.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
SAT, MAR 13, 2027 | 7:30PM & SUN, MAR 14, 2027 | 3:00PM
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to New Orleans under the leadership of Alicia Graf Mack. Celebrating nearly seven decades as a global cultural ambassador, this powerhouse company brings the African American experience to life, featuring Alvin Ailey’s iconic masterpiece, “Revelations,” on Sunday’s Program B.
Houston Ballet “Madame Butterfly”
SAT, APR 17, 2027 | 7:30PM
Houston Ballet returns with Stanton Welch’s powerful “Madame Butterfly.” Set to Puccini’s iconic score, this internationally lauded masterpiece follows the poignant tale of a young geisha who sacrifices faith and family for love. With exquisite choreography, picturesque sets, and elite storytelling, the company delivers an emotionally charged, unforgettable journey of passion and betrayal.
Upcoming Events
2026-27 School Year Registration Opens Aug 12 for Youth Dance Classes
(Ages 4-18)
Tuition-free Early Childhood & Preparatory Youth/Teen Program dance classes in Orleans & St. Bernard Parishes*.
*Start & end dates vary per location & program. No audition or experience required.
*Start & end dates vary per location & program. No audition or experience required.
2026-27 Pre-Professional Auditions
August 13-15 (Ages 8-18)
Register now to audition for NOBA’s tuition-free, nationally award-winning program.
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Main Stage Season brochure
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
NOBA is supported in part by a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council with funding also provided by the National Endowment of the Arts; a Community Arts Grant made possible by the City of New Orleans as administered by Arts New Orleans; and a grant from the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, in cooperation with the Louisiana State Arts Council, as administered by Arts New Orleans, with funding also provided by the National Endowment of the Arts. The 2025-26 Season is supported by Hyatt Regency New Orleans.