Pre-Professional Program | Train with the Best in Dance | New Orleans Ballet Association

pre-professional program

(AGES 7-18) BY AUDITION / INVITATION ONLY

This unique and highly specialized, tuition-free program provides motivated, talented and focused students ages 7 -18 with intensive instruction in ballet, pointe, modern and repertoire, plus workshops in other dance forms such as hip hop, jazz and West African dance, and unprecedented opportunities to study and even perform with world-renowned artists through the Master Artist Series.

Classes are held weekly between September 7, 2024 – May 18, 2025, at NORD partner locations throughout the New Orleans area as well as Tulane University’s McWilliams Hall, depending on track/level. Accepted students also perform in NOBA’s exciting annual productions of The Nutcracker Suite and Spring Concert Evening of Dance.

Teaching faculty includes highly qualified local instructors and select students will receive training with NOBA Master Artists in Residence Vince Collins and Donald Williams (former stars with Dance Theatre of Harlem), among others.

Students are also offered unique opportunities such as special master classes with NOBA Main Stage artists, performances on local and national stages, and deeply discounted tickets to NOBA Main Stage performances.

QUESTIONS? Have questions about NOBA’s Pre-Professional Program or need assistance? E-mail enrollment@nobadance.com or call 504.522.0996 x207.

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS

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