New Orleans Dance Academy
About
Uptown NOLA Multi-Genre Dance Academy
New Orleans Dance Academy on Magazine Street has operated since 1990, offering classical ballet, Flamenco, jazz, tap and hip-hop in an explicitly noncompetitive environment.
Programs
Classes for toddlers through adults. Classes include:
- Tiny Steps (youngest children)
- Children's Ballet (multiple levels)
- Flamenco (rare in NOLA dance studios)
- Jazz
- Tap
- Hip Hop
- Adult classes open to the public
- Annual spring performance
What's Included
- 35+ years of New Orleans operation (since 1990)
- Flamenco offering — distinctive against typical studio menus
- Explicitly noncompetitive philosophy
- Multiple instructional levels from beginner to advanced professional
- Magazine Street Uptown location
- Annual spring performance culminates children's track
- Adult drop-in classes alongside youth program
Experience
Stands out in New Orleans for its Flamenco option and long-standing noncompetitive culture. Good fit for families who want their children to learn serious classical ballet without pressure, or who are curious about Flamenco technique.