Adult Classes

Free, Open Community Classes

For seniors, adults and teens. Programming, schedules and locations subject to change. Register online in advance, or in-person prior to your first class.

Senior Dance Fitness

For Ages 55+

SPRING 2025 SCHEDULE:

Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:30-11:45am at:

Morris F.X. Jeff Sr. Rec Center, 2529 General Meyer Ave.. – MA P | Jan 6 – May 21*

Joe W. Brown Rec Center, 5601 Read Blvd. – MAP | Aug 5 – Dec 18*

*No classes Jan. 20; March. 3, 5; April 21.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:30-11:45am at:

Lyons Rec Center, 624 Louisiana Ave. – MAP | Aug 20 – Dec 19*

*No classes March 4.

Stretch, balance, cardio and dance for seniors ages 55 and up set to fun music, and more!

“This program keeps me active and stable – it is my medicine!”
-Participant

Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust Dance for Parkinson’s Program

ONGOING SCHEDULE:

Mondays, 10:30-11:45am at Pontiff Gym, 1521 Palm St. (Metairie) – MAP

Wednesdays, 10:30-11:45am at JCC New Orleans, 5342 St. Charles Ave. – MAP

These FUN, free creative movement classes are specially designed for people living with Parkinson’s. Caregivers and supporting family and friends are welcome, as are individuals with other movement or neurological challenges. Participants report benefits such as improved mood, balance, flexibility, and strength. No experience necessary.

Please join us and dance to LIVE MUSIC by accompanist Jeffrey Pounds!

Sponsored by the Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust.

Classes are modeled after the Dance for PD® program developed by the Mark Morris Dance Group and the Brooklyn Parkinson Group, whose network of affiliates now spans over 300 communities in 25 countries around the world!

*No classes Jan. 20; March. 3, 5; April 21.

“NOBA’s program does a wonderful job of addressing the physical, mental and psychological needs of those with Parkinson’s. It is great medicine that tastes good.”
-Participant

Ballet Technique

Adults & Teens Ages 13+, Intermediate/Advanced Level

Led by NOBA visiting master faculty – Spring guest faculty includes Princess Grace Award-winning Bajan-American artist Jamal Callender (also a former dancer with Ballet Hispánico, among others); former Dance Theatre of Harlem star Donald Williams; and former Armitage Gone! Dance Soloist Emily Wagner.

Wednesdays, 10:30am-12:00pm

Spring 2025: January 15 – May 14*

Lyons Rec Center Dance Studio,

624 Louisiana Ave. (Irish Channel) –MAP

*No classes on March 5, 12, 19; April 23