Preparatory & Teen Programs
Tuition-Free Dance Classes (ages 6-18)
Registration for the 2026-27 School Year is now open!
“The things I love most about NOBA are the quality of instruction and the dedication of the instructors.”
-NOBA Parent
Preparatory & Teen Program
Ages 6-18
Please see below for a schedule of classes and locations.
NOBA’s Preparatory and Teen Programs include technique classes in ballet, jazz, and hip hop, continuing the excellent training in our nationally recognized curriculum. Through regular, consistent attendance, students will build upon the fundamentals of dance technique with a focus on increasing strength and flexibility, developing coordination and confidence while becoming more familiar with dance vocabulary.
All students are featured in a culminating Neighborhood Concert Series performances, and select classes may have the opportunity to perform in The Nutcracker Suite. In addition, students and their families have access to deeply discounted tickets to NOBA Main Stage Season of performances through the Helis Foundation’s Ovation Program.
- Start and end dates vary per location/class.
- No prior dance experience is necessary. Classes are grouped by age.
- Youth must be the minimum age for each class by September 1, 2025.
- Spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
- All classes are tuition-free. A $60.00 registration fee for the 2026-27 school year is due at the time of registration per student, per location and type of class. Financial need-based scholarships for youth registration fees are available through an application process.
Schedule of Classes and Locations
Schedules, instructors and available spaces are subject to change.
CUT-OFF REC CENTER
6600 Belgrade Street
New Orleans, LA 70131 MAP
September 2026 – May 2027: Classes and Activities
Instructor: TBD
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Mondays & Wednesdays
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. • Preparatory Ballet (6-7 y/o)*
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. • Preparatory Ballet (8-11 y/o)*
*Students must commit to attending both days of classes weekly.
GERNON BROWN REC CENTER
1001 Harrison Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70124 MAP
September 2026 – May 2027: Classes and Activities
Instructor: TBD
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Tuesdays & Thursdays
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. • Preparatory Ballet (6-7 y/o)* – FULL
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. • Preparatory Ballet (8-11 y/o)* – LIMITED
7:00 p.m. – 7:50 p.m. • Teen Ballet/Jazz Combo (12-18 y/o)* – LIMITED
*Students must commit to attending both days of classes weekly.
Photo: Jeff Strout
MORRIS F.X. JEFF, SR. REC CENTER
2529 General Meyer Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70114 MAP
September 2026 – May 2027: Classes and Activities
Instructor: TBD
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Tuesdays & Thursdays
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. • Preparatory Ballet (6-7 y/o)*
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. • Preparatory Ballet (8-11 y/o)*
*Students must commit to attending both days of classes weekly.
JOE W. BROWN REC CENTER
5601 Read Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70127 MAP
September 2026 – May 2027: Classes and Activities
Instructor: TBD
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Tuesdays
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. • Preparatory Combo Ballet & Jazz (6-9 y/o)*
*Students must commit to attending classes weekly.
DESIRE / FLORIDA MULTI-SERVICE CENTER
3250 Industry St. (Corner of Louisa St. & Industry St., Desire/Florida Area)
New Orleans, LA 70126 MAP
September 2026 – May 2027: Classes and Activities
Instructor: TBD
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Tuesdays & Thursdays
5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. • Preparatory Ballet (6-9 y/o)*
*Students must commit to attending both days of classes weekly.
TREMÉ RECREATION COMMUNITY CENTER
900 N. Villere Street
New Orleans, LA 70116 MAP
September 2026 – May 2027: Classes and Activities
Instructors: TBD
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Mondays
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. • Preparatory Hip Hop (6-8 y/o)
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. • Preparatory Hip Hop (9-18 y/o)
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. • Preparatory Ballet (6-9 y/o)*
7:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. • Teen Combo Ballet & Jazz (10-18 y/o)*
*Students must commit to attending both days of ballet classes weekly.
CHALMETTE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
2600 Palmisano Blvd.
Chalmette, LA 70043 MAP
August 17, 2026 – May 2027: Classes and Activities
Instructor: TBD
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Mondays & Wednesdays
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. • Preparatory Ballet (6-7 y/o)*
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. • Preparatory Ballet (8-11 y/o)*
7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. • Teen Combo Ballet & Jazz (12-18 y/o)*
*Students must commit to attending both days of classes weekly.
ROSENWALD REC CENTER
1120 South Broad Street.
New Orleans, LA 70125 MAP
September 2026 – May 2027: Classes and Activities
Instructor: TBD
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Mondays & Wednesdays
5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. • Preparatory Ballet (6-7 y/o)*
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. • Preparatory Ballet (8-11 y/o)*
*Students must commit to attending both days of classes weekly.
STALLINGS ST. CLAUDE REC CENTER
4300 St. Claude Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70117 MAP
September 2026 – May 2027: Classes and Activities
Instructor: TBD
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Saturdays
10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. • Preparatory Jazz (7-11 y/o)
11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. • Preparatory Hip Hop (7-11 y/o)
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. • Teen Jazz/Hip Hop Combo (12-18 y/o)
Questions
Have questions or need assistance with Preparatory Program classes?
E-mail enrollment@nobadance.com, or call 504.522.0996 x 207
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