Preparatory & Teen Programs

Tuition-Free Classes ages 6-18

Registration Now Open for Fall 2023 Semester!

FALL SEMESTER DATES: September 11 – December 13, 2023

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

To access a step-by-step guide for creating a Family Account on NOBA’s Mindbody site, please click the button below.

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.

“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, 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.

*Families without internet access may request an in-person registration appointment at the NOBA office by calling 504-522-0996 ext. 207.

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.

Financial need-based scholarships for youth registration fees are available on a case-by-case basis by request and via an application process. To request an application form, please e-mail enrollment@nobadance.com or call 504-522-0996 ext. 207.

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

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

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

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:

New Hip Hop Class Added!!

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

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:

New Tap Classes Added!!

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

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