Past Performance

The New Orleans Ballet Association presents the Center for Dance 2026 Spring Concert, a dynamic performance featuring more than 70 participants from across NOBA’s programs. This mixed-repertory concert showcases the strength and artistry of NOBA’s elite Pre-Professional dancers alongside participants from its acclaimed community programs, presented in partnership with NORD and the New Orleans JCC. Featuring a lineup of new works by esteemed local and guest master artists, the program reflects the versatility and collaborative spirit of the NOBA community through distinctive artistic voices.

NOBA culminates its three-week Summer Intensive with the annual Summer Dance Concert, highlighting a vibrant cast of youth and alumni. This performance showcases our students’ dedication, featuring original works by a visionary cohort from the acclaimed contemporary powerhouse BODYTRAFFIC and award-winning international choreographer James Gregg in an unforgettable celebration of dance.

This inspirational evening of dance features the remarkable talent and accomplishments of NOBA’s young artists performing new works by renowned local and guest artists!

For nearly twenty years, the luncheon’s proceeds have benefitted the Ballet Resource And Volunteer Organization (BRAVO), the volunteer organization and main fundraising entity of the nationally award-winning New Orleans Ballet Association.

Hailed as a “matchless American dance company” by the Philadelphia Inquirer, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, led by the legendary Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, has captivated audiences for nearly three decades…

Les Ballets de Monte Carlo makes its triumphant return with LAC, Artistic Director Jean-Christophe Maillot’s visually stunning retelling of Swan Lake — the only scheduled performance of the masterpiece in the nation!

Compañia Nacional de Danza (CNdD), Spain’s premiere, national dance company, returns after 22 years for a rare New Orleans engagement.

Hailed by the Toronto Star as “one of the hottest tickets in contemporary dance,” the always-popular Parsons Dance company returns to take your breath away with its brand of joyous, high-voltage dances.