NOBA’s Preparatory & Early Childhood Dance Programs (Ages 4-18)
In-Person Registration for Remaining Spaces in Spring 2022 Tuition-Free Dance Classes
Details below & on NOBA’s website.
A flyer is also attached to share with family and friends!
Registration fee is $15 (non-refundable) per type of class and center.
NOBA’s Early Childhood and Preparatory Programs return to NORD centers with technique classes in ballet, modern, jazz, hip hop, and West African dance, 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.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Per City of New Orleans mandate effective January 3, everyone 5 years of age and older must provide proof of at least one dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or negative test within the past 72 hours to enter establishments with a high risk of COVID-19 transmission, including all @nordcommission (NORD) facilities where NOBA classes and activities take place. Starting February 1, proof of two doses or a negative test within the past 72 hours will be required.
- NOBA continues to follow local, state and federal health and safety guidelines during this COVID-19 pandemic, including all vaccine mandates. For the latest City of New Orleans guidelines, visit https://ready.nola.gov/incident/coronavirus/safe-reopening/ or text COVIDNOLA to 77295 to receive alerts.
- Masks are required for all NOBA classes & activities.
- Classes are filled on a first come, first served basis
- Ages 4-18; the child must turn the age of 4 or 6 by January 1, 2022.
- Classes are in-person, January through April/May (dates vary per center & class)
- All classes are tuition-free
- $15 registration fee (payable in cash only) is due at time of registration per type of class and center.
- All classes are held in-person; dates vary per location/class.
- No prior dance experience necessary
- Students are placed in the appropriate class based on both age and experience level
- Students will have the opportunity to perform for family and friends through NOBA’s Neighborhood Concert Series in April or May (performance date/location varies depending on the class).
Schedule of Spring 2022 Classes and Locations
All schedules and available spaces are subject to change.
CUT-OFF REC CENTER - 6600 Belgrade Street (Algiers/Westbank)
GENERAL PUBLIC IN-PERSON REGISTRATION FOR ANY OPEN SPACES: Monday, January 10, 2022 (5-7pm) at Cut Off Rec Center
Instructors: Chelsea Knipp (Early Childhood & Preparatory Youth)
Spring 2022 Semester Classes/Activities at Cut Off Rec Center:
January 24 – April 25, 2022 (Early Childhood & Preparatory Youth)
Neighborhood Concert Series Spring Performance at Lyons Rec Center: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 (6:30pm)
Weekly Class Schedule:
Monday
4:15-5:00pm Early Childhood Ballet Group A (4-5 y/o)**
5:15-6:15pm Preparatory Ballet (6-8 y/o)
6:15-7:15pm Preparatory Ballet (9-18 y/o)
Wednesday
4:15-5:00pm Early Childhood Ballet Group B (4-5 y/o)**
5:15-6:15pm Preparatory Ballet (6-8 y/o)
6:15-7:15pm Preparatory Ballet (9-18 y/o)
-Students only attend one day of Early Childhood Ballet**
-Students must commit to attending both days of Preparatory classes.
GERNON BROWN REC CENTER - 1001 Harrison Ave., (City Park/ Lakeview)
GENERAL PUBLIC IN-PERSON REGISTRATION FOR ANY OPEN SPACES: Thursday, January 13, 2022 (5-7pm) at Gernon Brown Rec Center
Instructors: Carly Bourgeois (Early Childhood & Preparatory Ballet); Madyson Barbain (Modern/Contemporary)
Spring 2022 Semester Classes/Activities at Gernon Brown Rec Center: January 24 – April 26, 2022
Neighborhood Concert Series Spring Performance at Lyons Rec Center: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 (6:30pm)
Weekly Class Schedule:
Monday
4:30-5:30pm Preparatory Modern/Contemporary (6-8 y/o)
5:30-6:30pm Preparatory Modern/Contemporary (9-18 y/o)
Tuesday
4:15-5:00pm Early Childhood Ballet Group A (4-5 y/o)**
5:30-6:30pm Preparatory Ballet (6-8 y/o)
6:30-7:30pm Preparatory Ballet (9-18 y/o)
Thursday
4:15-5:00pm Early Childhood Ballet Group B (4-5 y/o)**
5:30-6:30pm Preparatory Ballet (6-8 y/o)
6:30-7:30pm Preparatory Ballet (9-18 y/o)
-Must commit to attending both days of Preparatory Ballet
-Students only attend one day of Early Childhood Ballet**
JOE W. BROWN REC CENTER - 5601 Read Blvd. (New Orleans East)
GENERAL PUBLIC IN-PERSON REGISTRATION FOR ANY OPEN SPACES: Wednesday, January 12, 2022 (5-7pm) at Joe W. Brown Rec Center
Instructor: Carly Bourgeois
Spring 2022 Semester Classes/Activities at Gernon Brown Rec Center:
January 24 – April 27, 2022 (Preparatory youth)
Neighborhood Concert Series Spring Performance at Lyons Rec Center: Thursday, April 28, 2022 (6:30pm)
Weekly Class Schedule:
Monday & Wednesday
4:15-5:15pm Preparatory Ballet (6-8 y/o)
5:15-6:15pm Preparatory Ballet (9-18 y/o)
6:15-7:00pm Preparatory Jazz (9-18 y/o)
-Must commit to attending both days of classes
STALLINGS ST. CLAUDE REC CENTER - 4300 St. Claude Ave. (Bywater/St. Claude)
GENERAL PUBLIC IN-PERSON REGISTRATION FOR ANY OPEN SPACES: Wednesday, January 5, 2022 (5-7pm) at Stallings St. Claude Rec Center
Instructor: Aline de Souza-Myers
Spring 2022 Semester Classes/Activities:
January 10 – May 18, 2022 (Early Childhood)
Neighborhood Concert Series Spring Performance at Stallings St. Claude Rec Center: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 (6:30pm) featuring Early Childhood students + guest performers from Pre-Professional Program
Weekly Class Schedule:
Monday
4:15-5:00pm Early Childhood Ballet Group A (4-5 y/o)**
Wednesday
4:15-5:00pm Early Childhood Ballet Group B (4-5 y/o)**
-Students only attend one day of Early Childhood Ballet**
ST. BERNARD REC CENTER - 1500 Lafreniere St. (St. Bernard/Gentilly)
GENERAL PUBLIC IN-PERSON REGISTRATION FOR ANY OPEN SPACES: Wednesday, January 12, 2022 (5-7pm) at St. Bernard Rec Center
-Classes take place in the dance room
Instructors: Bethani Pete (West AfricanDance); Chelsea Knipp (Early Childhood & Preparatory Ballet)
Spring 2022 Semester Classes/Activities at St. Bernard Rec Center: January 24 – April 25, 2022
Neighborhood Concert Series Spring Performance at Lyons Rec Center: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 (6:30pm)
Weekly Class Schedule:
Monday
5:30-6:30pm Preparatory West African Dance (6-8 y/o)
6:30-7:30pm Preparatory West African Dance (9-18 y/o)
Tuesday
4:30-5:15pm Early Childhood Ballet (4-5 y/o)**
5:45-6:45pm Preparatory Ballet (6-9 y/o)
Thursday
4:30-5:15pm Early Childhood Ballet (4-5 y/o)**
5:45-6:45pm Preparatory Ballet (6-9 y/o)
-Must commit to attending both days of Preparatory Ballet
-Students only attend one day of Early Childhood Ballet**
TREMÉ RECREATION COMMUNITY CENTER - 900 N. Villere Street (Tremé)
GENERAL PUBLIC IN-PERSON REGISTRATION FOR ANY OPEN SPACES: Tuesday, January 11, 2022 (5-7pm) at Tremé Rec Center
-Classes take place in the dance room
Instructors: Brittney Williams-Reese (ballet), Tia Teamer (Mon. hip hop), Madyson Barbain (Wed. modern/contemporary)
Spring 2022 Semester Classes/Activities at Tremé Rec Center: January 24 – April 27, 2022
Neighborhood Concert Series Spring Performance at Lyons Rec Center: Thursday, April 28, 2022 (6:30pm)
Weekly Class Schedule:
Monday
5:00-6:00pm Preparatory Hip Hop (6-8 y/o)
6:00-7:00pm Preparatory Hip Hop (9-18 y/o)
Tuesday & Thursday
5:00-6:00pm Preparatory Ballet (6-8 y/o)
6:00-7:00pm Preparatory Ballet (9-11 y/o)
7:00-8:00pm Preparatory Ballet (12-18 y/o)
Wednesday
5:00-6:00pm Preparatory Modern/Contemporary (6-8 y/o)
6:00-7:00pm Preparatory Modern/Contemporary (9-18 y/o)
-Must commit to attending both days of ballet.
QUESTIONS? Please contact the NOBA Education Department by e-mail at enrollment@nobadance.com, or by phone at 504.522.0996 ext. 207.
