Preparatory & teen Programs - New Orleans Ballet Association

Preparatory & Teen Programs

FALL SEMESTER DATES: September 11 – December 13, 2023

Students must be the required age by September 1, 2023 to enroll.

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Please contact us directly if you have any questions navigating NOBA’s Mindbody website by contacting our Education Department at enrollment@nobadance.com or 504-522-0996 ext. 207.

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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, tap, 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 will be featured in a costumed culminating performance as part of NOBA’s Neighborhood Concert Series!

Registration is now open on NOBA’s Mindbody Site* for NOBA’s Fall 2023 Semester of dance classes, held between September 11 – December 13, 2023.

Classes are held in-person; dates vary per location/class.

No prior dance experience necessary.

Ages 6-18. The child must turn the minimum age for each class by September 1, 2023.

Classes are filled on a first come, first served basis.

All classes are tuition-free.

A registration fee of $20.00 applies per student, per type of class and location (non-refundable) for the Fall 2023 Semester.

Students are placed in the appropriate class based on both age and experience level.

Students are required to attend both days of classes were indicated with a *.

Schedule of Classes and Locations

All schedules and available spaces are subject to change.

CUT-OFF REC CENTER

6600 Belgrade Street
New Orleans, LA 70131 MAP

September 11 – December 11, 2023: Fall 2023 Semester of Classes and Activities

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 Preparatory ballet classes


Photo: Jeff Strout

GERNON BROWN REC CENTER

1001 Harrison Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70124 MAP

September 12 – December 5, 2023: Fall 2023 Semester of Classes and Activities

CLASS SCHEDULE:

Mondays
4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. • Preparatory Jazz Dance (6-7 y/o)
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. • Preparatory Jazz Dance (8-11 y/o) 

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 Preparatory ballet classes


Photo: Jeff Strout

MORRIS F.X. JEFF, SR. REC CENTER

2529 General Meyer Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70114 MAP

September 12 – December 7, 2023: Fall 2023 Semester of Classes and Activities

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 Preparatory ballet classes


Photo: Jeff Strout

JOE W. BROWN REC CENTER

5601 Read Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70127 MAP

September 11 – December 6, 2023: Fall 2023 Semester of Classes and Activities

CLASS SCHEDULE:

Mondays & Wednesdays
5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. • Preparatory Ballet (6-9 y/o)*
6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. • Preparatory & Teen Combo Ballet & Jazz (10-18 y/o)*

*Students must commit to attending both days of Preparatory ballet classes


Photo: Jeff Strout

ST. BERNARD REC CENTER

1500 Lafreniere Street
New Orleans, LA 70122 MAP

September 12 – December 7, 2023: Fall 2023 Semester of Classes and Activities

CLASS SCHEDULE:

Tuesdays & Thursdays
5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Preparatory Ballet (6-9 y/o)* 

Wednesdays
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. • Preparatory Hip Hop (6-9 y/o)

*Students must commit to attending both days of Preparatory ballet classes


Photo: Jeff Strout

TREMÉ RECREATION COMMUNITY CENTER

900 N. Villere Street
New Orleans, LA 70116 MAP

September 11 – December 12, 2023: Fall 2023 Semester of Classes and Activities

CLASS SCHEDULE:

Mondays
5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. • Preparatory Hip Hop (6-8 y/o)
6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. • Preparatory Hip Hop (9-18 y/o) 

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)*
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Teen Combo Ballet & Jazz (12-18 y/o)*

Wednesdays
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Preparatory Tap (6-7 y/o)
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Preparatory Tap (8-11 y/o) 

*Students must commit to attending both days of Preparatory ballet classes


Photo: Jeff Strout

CHALMETTE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

2600 Palmisano Blvd.
Chalmette, LA 70043 MAP

September 25 – December 13, 2023: Fall 2023 Semester of Classes and Activities

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 Preparatory ballet classes


Photo: Jeff Strout

ROSENWALD REC CENTER

1120 South Broad Street.
New Orleans, LA 70125 MAP

September 11 – December 6, 2023: Fall 2023 Semester of Classes and Activities

CLASS SCHEDULE:

Mondays & Wednesdays
5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. • Preparatory Ballet (6-7 y/o)
6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. • Preparatory Ballet (8-11 y/o) 

*Students must commit to attending both days of Preparatory ballet classes


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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