Youth Classes
TUITION-FREE* CLASSES (AGES 4-18)
Dance classes in ballet, jazz and hip hop taught by a professional faculty for children ages 4-18 of all experience levels!
Tuition-free Early Childhood & Preparatory Youth / Teen Program dance classes in Orleans & St. Bernard Parishes, September 8, 2025 – May 13, 2026*
*Start & end dates vary per location & program. No audition or experience required.
The NOBA Center for Dance’s nationally award-winning, tuition-free Early Childhood Program (ages 4-5), Preparatory Program (ages 6-11), and Teen Program (ages 12-18) provide sequentially based technique classes in ballet, jazz, and hip hop. Classes are held at eight NORD rec centers during the fall starting the week of January 13, 2025, and will culminate in May with costumed performances as part of NOBA’s Neighborhood Concert Series. A $25 registration fee* for the spring semester is due at the time of registration per type of class and center.
*Financial need-based scholarships for youth registration fees are available by request and via an application process.
Early Childhood Program
Ages 4-5 No prior dance experience necessary.
Tuition-free Early Childhood Ballet offered at partner locations in Orleans Parish.
QUESTIONS? Have questions or need assistance with Early Childhood Program classes? E-mail enrollment@nobadance.com or call 504.522.0996 x 207.
Preparatory Youth & Teen Program
Ages 6-18 No prior dance experience necessary.
Tuition-Free classes in ballet, jazz, and hip hop offered at partner locations in Orleans and St. Bernard Parishes.
QUESTIONS? Have questions or need assistance with Preparatory & Teen Program classes? E-mail enrollment@nobadance.com or call 504.522.0996 x 207.
Open Community Classes for Teens & Adults
Ages 13 and up Drop-In Classes
Ballet Technique (Intermediate/Advanced)
Led by NOBA local and visiting master faculty – Spring 2025 guest faculty includes Princess Grace Award-winning Bajan-Amercian 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 • 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Spring 2025: January 15 – May 14.*
Lyons Rec Center Dance Studio
624 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115 MAP
*No classes on March 5, 12, 19; April 23
QUESTIONS? Have questions about NOBA’s Open Community Program Ballet Classes or need assistance? E-mail mwhite@nobadance.com or call 504.522.0996 x 213.
“Access to NOBA’s programs is so important to me and my family because I can be active and do what I love for no cost, which is such a blessing.”
-Participant
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