NOBA’s In-Person Preparatory Dance Program (Ages 3-18)

Online Application Opens on NOBA’s website HERE on January 19 for Spring 2021 Semester!

Applications open online January 19, 2021, and must be completed and received no later than February 5, 2021.

NOBA’s Preparatory Program returns to NORD centers with technique classes in ballet, modern, jazz & conditioning, and hip hop, continuing the excellent training in our nationally recognized curriculum. Please see below for a schedule of classes and locations. 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. 

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

•  Ages 3-18 (depending on location)
• All classes are tuition-free.
• No prior dance experience necessary
• Students are placed in the appropriate class based on both age and experience level
• Students ages 6-18 will have the opportunity to perform for family and friends in spring performances as part of NOBA’s Neighborhood Concert Series.
• *Students are required to attend both days of classes where indicated
• **There is a registration fee of $15 per child for the spring 2021 semester, and financial aid is available.

Please see below for a schedule of classes and locations.

Schedule of Spring 2021 Classes and Locations

*Indicates that students must attend both days of classes.

• **Families may apply for one class per week, at one location.

CUT OFF REC CENTER - 6600 Belgrade Street, New Orleans, LA 70131

Spring Class Dates: March 1 – May 24, 2021

Instructor: Sarah Meunier
Monday & Wednesday
4:45-5:35pm Preparatory Ballet (6-8 y/o)*
5:45-6:35pm Preparatory Ballet (9-18 y/o)*

GERNON BROWN REC CENTER – 1001 Harrison Ave., New Orleans, LA 70124

Spring Class Dates: March 2 – May 27, 2021

Instructor: Aline de Souza-Myers
Tuesday
3:30-4:15pm Group A: Early Childhood Ballet & Creative Movement (3-5 y/o)**

Thursday
3:30-4:15pm Group B: Early Childhood Ballet & Creative Movement (3-5 y/o)**

JOE W. BROWN REC CENTER - 5601 Read Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70127

Spring Dates: February 8 - May 26, 2021 (no classes Feb. 15-18)

Instructor: Carly Bourgeois
Monday & Wednesday
4:00-4:50pm Preparatory Ballet (6-8 y/o)*
5:00-5:50pm Preparatory Ballet (9-18 y/o)*

6:00-6:45pm Preparatory Jazz & Conditioning (9-18 y/o)*

ROSENWALD REC CENTER - 1120 S. Broad Street, New Orleans, LA 70125

Spring Dates: March 1 – May 27, 2021

Instructor: Tai Teamer
Monday
4:30-5:20pm Preparatory Ballet (6-8 y/o)
5:30-6:20pm Preparatory Ballet (9-18 y/o) 
Wednesday
4:30-5:20pm Preparatory Modern (6-8 y/o)
5:30-6:20pm Preparatory Modern (9-18 y/o)

STALLINGS ST. CLAUDE REC CENTER – 4300 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117

Spring Class Dates: March 1 – May 26, 2021

Instructor: Aline de Souza-Myers
Monday
3:30-4:15pm Group A: Early Childhood Ballet & Creative Movement (3-5 y/o)**

Wednesday
3:30-4:15pm Group B: Early Childhood Ballet & Creative Movement (3-5 y/o)**

TREMÉ RECREATION COMMUNITY CENTER - 900 N. Villere Street, New Orleans, LA 70116

Spring Dates: March 1 – May 25, 2021

Instructors: Deidra Alexander (Hip Hop), Carly Bourgeois (Ballet)
Tuesday & Thursday
4:30-5:20pm Preparatory Ballet (6-8 y/o)*
5:30-6:20pm Preparatory Ballet (9-18 y/o)*

Wednesday
4:30-5:20pm Preparatory Hip Hop (6-8 y/o)
5:30-6:20pm Preparatory Hip Hop (9-18 y/o)

IMPORTANT SPRING 2021 DATES (In-Person Preparatory Youth Program)

January 19 – February 5: Open registration for spring In-Person and Virtual Preparatory Program classes (online only at www.nobadance.com)

February 8 – May 27: In-Person Preparatory Spring Classes at Joe W. Brown Rec Center

March 1 – May 27: In-Person Preparatory Spring Classes at Cut Off, Gernon Brown, Stallings St. Claude, Treme, & Rosenwald Rec Centers

May 24, 25, 26, and 27 (6:30pm): In-Person Preparatory Program Neighborhood Concert Series Performances featuring students ages 6-18 – see dates per center below

•        May 24 – Cut Off

•        May 25 – Treme

•        May 26 – Joe W. Brown

•        May 27 – Rosenwald

HOLIDAYS:

February 15 – 18: No In-Person Preparatory classes (Mardi Gras)

April 2 – 10: No In-Person Preparatory classes (Spring Break)

QUESTIONS?

Please contact the NOBA Education Office by e-mail at enrollment@nobadance.com, or by phone at 504.522.0996 ext. 201.