About New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA)
The New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) is the Central Gulf region’s premier nonprofit dance presenting and service organization, dedicated exclusively to cultivating and expanding access to the art of dance. Through its unique dual mission, NOBA enriches the cultural life of New Orleans by presenting world-class dance performances while transforming lives through comprehensive, year-round education, wellness, and community programs that are tuition-free and accessible to all.
Each season, NOBA brings internationally acclaimed dance artists and companies to New Orleans, showcasing the breadth and diversity of the dance world. The 2026–2027 Main Stage Season at the Mahalia Jackson Theater features the imaginative artistry of Pilobolus (Oct 17), the visionary choreography of Alonzo King LINES Ballet (Nov 14), the fiery passion ofArgentina’s Tango After Dark (Feb 20), the legendary Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (Mar 13-14), and Houston Ballet‘s spectacular production of Madame Butterfly (Apr 17). Together, these extraordinary performances celebrate the power of dance to entertain, inspire, and connect audiences across cultures and generations.
Extending its impact throughout the community, NOBA reaches more than 33,000 children, adults, and seniors annually through its Main Stage performances, education programs, and community initiatives. Its nationally recognized, award-winning education programs provide more than 5,500 tuition-free dance and wellness classes annually at neighborhood sites throughout Greater New Orleans, ensuring that high-quality arts education is accessible regardless of age, experience, or financial circumstances. At the heart of NOBA’s youth education initiatives is a sequential curriculum that provides a clear pathway for artistic and personal growth, beginning with Early Childhood, progressing through the Preparatory and Pre-Professional Programs, and supporting students through years of sustained training and development. Complementing this youth continuum are adult classes, Senior Dance Fitness, and Dance for Parkinson’s, fostering creativity, confidence, health, and lifelong participation in the arts.
Supporting NOBA’s mission is BRAVO (Ballet Resource And Volunteer Organization), a membership-based volunteer organization whose dedicated advocates help advance dance through fundraising, special events, audience engagement, and community service.
For complete information, please visit www.nobadance.com.