Free Dance Classes For Any Child in Orleans Parish

NORD/NOBA Center for Dance Announces
Fall 2009 Free Dance Class Registration and Audition Dates

New Orleans, LA –The New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) and the New Orleans Recreation Department (NORD) are pleased to announce the Fall 2009 registration and audition dates for free dance classes at the NORD/NOBA Center For Dance. Any child in Orleans Parish age six and up is eligiblefor the youth classes. The pre-professional dance program is for students, ages 9-18, with demonstrated talent and includes local and guest artists, guest speakers, performance opportunities, and technique classes in ballet and modern.

Registration Dates for Fall 2009 Classes at Center For Dance Sites
All classes are free. Ages six and up.

• Tuesday, September 8, 5-7pm

Behrman Center (Ballet), 2569 General Meyer Avenue (Algiers)

Classes are Tuesday and Thursday 5-8pm

• Tuesday, September 8, 5- 7pm
  Annunciation Street (Ballet), 800 Race Street (Lower Garden District)

Classes are Tuesday and Thursday 4:15-7:15pm

• Wednesday, September 9, 5-7pm

St. Bernard Center (Ballet/Tap), 1500 Lafreniere Street (Gentilly)

Classes are Monday 4-7pm and Wednesday 5-8pm

• Wednesday, September 9, 5-7pm

Treme Center (Ballet/Modern) 900 N. Villere St. (Treme)

Classes are Monday and Wednesday 5-7m

• Monday, September 14, 5-7pm

Cut Off Center (Ballet/Tap) 6600 Belgrade Street (Westbank)

Classes are Monday and Wednesday 5-8pm

Pre-Professional Program Auditions at Tulane University

• Saturday, August 29, Tulane University, McWilliams Hall, 3^rd Floor
  
  
  
  • 11am-1pm—ages 13-18
  
  
  • 1pm-3pm—ages 9-12
  
  
  
  

Since 1992, the NORD/NOBA Center For Dance has been providing free dance classes to school-age children as well as field trips, mentors, and the opportunity to work with visiting artists. Recognized nationally by the President’s Committee on Arts and the Humanities with a 2002 Coming Up Taller Award, the NORD/NOBA Center For Dance offers over 1,300 free classes and activities annually to over 200 children. All information above is also available at www.nobadance.com. For further information, please call (504) 522-0996.

NORD/NOBA Center For Dance
The NORD/NOBA Center For Dance is a cultural community partnership between the New Orleans Recreation Department (NORD) and the New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA).  Founded in 1992 with seed money from the Freeport-McMoran Foundation, The Center was born out of a need to make dance accessible to all school-age children. A program that began with just 30 students now has an annual gross enrollment of more than 200 children at NORD centers citywide. With a core curriculum of ballet, classes are open to any child in Orleans Parish with a demonstrated interest in dance. Through a professional faculty, master classes by NOBA Main Stage artists and other visiting artists, a mentor program and field trips, the Center works with each child to cultivate dreams and strengthen futures.