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New Orleans Ballet Theatre
4.9 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Ballet school in New Orleans, Louisiana
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Phone +1 504-826-0646
- Website & schedule neworleansballettheatre.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“Went to Directors Cut with my daughter, absolutely wonderful performance!”
What families & students say
“The dancers are strong and versatile, and the all the performances presented have something for everyone!”
“The company's vibrancy and joy is a perfect match for the vibrant city it resides in.”
From the reviews
NOBT offers great classes for all levels. Everyone there is welcoming and they really make you want to dance!
One of the best that I have ever seen! Highly recommended watch according to my personal views.
Jazzy, elegant, and intrepid, New Orleans Ballet Theatre is a place of versatility and warmth, echoing the effervescent and resolute spirit of the city it calls home.
New Orleans Ballet Theatre is first and foremost a place of quality artistry and excellent technique. The company's vibrancy and joy is a perfect match for the vibrant city it resides in.
Adult ballet at New Orleans Ballet Theatre
New Orleans Ballet Theatre runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at New Orleans Ballet Theatre
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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