Youth Classes
TUITION-FREE* CLASSES (AGES 4-18)
2026 – 2027 School Year
September 14, 2026 – May 6, 2027**
Dance classes in ballet, jazz and hip hop taught by a professional faculty for children ages 4-18 of all experience levels!
Have questions? Call 504-522-0996 ext. 207 (M-F 10am-5pm).
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. All students will participate in costumed performances as part of NOBA’s Neighborhood Concert Series.
Click the {LEARN MORE} buttons below for details about our current Early Childhood, Preparatory & Teen Program class locations and schedules.
A $60.00 Registration Fee* for the School Year 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.
**Start & end dates vary per location & program. No audition or experience required.
Early Childhood Program
Ages 4-5 No prior dance experience necessary.
Tuition-free Early Childhood Ballet offered at partner locations in Orleans Parish. Click the button below to view locations and schedules for the 2025-2026 Academic Year and learn more.
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. Click the button below to view locations and schedules for the 2025-2026 Academic Year and learn more.
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+
Mondays, 10:30am-11:45am, Beginner Level
Led by Amanda Silvertooth: Former BalletFleming principal dancer who trained at SAB and University of the Arts.
Wednesdays, 10:30am-12:00pm, Intermediate/Advanced Level
Fall 2026 master faculty includes Sumayah McRae: Former Parsons Dance company member with broad credits across Broadway (The Lion King) and Cher tours, and Emily Wagner: Former Armitage Gone! Dance Soloist and American Ballet Theatre Studio Company artist.
Fall 2026 Dates: September 14 – December 14
Spring 2027 Dates: January 11 – May 17
Lyons Rec Center Dance Studio
624 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115 MAP
Registration Required
Stay tuned for details on how to register for Fall/Spring Ballet Technique Classes
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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