Founded in August of 1988 by Abdoulaye Camara, Mariama Curry, and Zohar Israel, Culu Children’s Traditional African Dance Company is dedicated to the presentation, preservation, and historical documentation of traditional African culture through the venues of dance and drumming. Culu’s mission… read more
Conceived on a simple premise – that Ordinary Men could and should entertain the world with Extraordinary Moves – the 610 Stompers were born in the summer of 2009, just as our beloved Saints began their march to the Superbowl. As fate would have it, the Stompers were baptized in… More >
CONNECT. COLLABORATE. CHANGE. Artfully AWARE (AfA) is an international not for profit organization that connects communities, collaborates with local partners and generates positive change in peoples lives through advocacy events and innovative community development projects. Our philosophy is to inspire each one of us to recognize our power as an… More >
Located on the campus of Loyola University New Orleans, the Center is a function of four institutions of higher learning in New Orleans The University of New Orleans, Dillard University, Loyola University, and Delgado Community College. The Center is dedicated to helping musicians, artists, arts educators and arts entrepreneurs create… More >
The Central City Artist Project is a residency program in New Orleans, founded by people who believe artists play integral roles in healthy communities. Central City Artist Project is an artist residency program dedicated to bringing artists of various media from around the world to work in the Central City… More >
Centre Stage School of Dance provides a nurturing and fun atmosphere that fosters the creative development of youth through dance while enhancing self esteem. By promoting a mentoring relationship for all students, Centre Stage School of Dance encourages teamwork and discipline while striving for excellence. Centre Stage School of Dance… More >
Chard Gonzalez Dance Theatre is a recently established nonprofit organization based in New Orleans. Our mission is to amplify the talents of dance theatre artists and to enhance the public’s appreciation of dance theatre through evocative productions performed locally, nationally and internationally. Chard Gonzalez Dance Theatre is committed to… 1.Offering… More >
The Crescent City International Dancers perform line or circle dances, and when there is a good gender balance, add couple and set dances. (A Folk Dancers 'line dance' is like an open circle, not a formation of singles as in country/western dance.) Doing these dances, humming the music and/or singing… More >
The CubaNOLA Arts Collective uses the power of live music, dance, festivity and diversity to promote cultural wellness and equity. They are a collective of artists, tradition bearers, educators, scholars, students and everyday people that explore the shared histories and lifestyles of New Orleans, Louisiana, Cuba, the Caribbean and Latin… More >
Founded in August of 1988 by Abdoulaye Camara, Mariama Curry, and Zohar Israel, Culu Children’s Traditional African Dance Company is dedicated to the presentation, preservation, and historical documentation of traditional African culture through the venues of dance and drumming. Culu's mission is to instill an appreciation for the rich and… More >
Founded in 2000, D’PROJECT, Inc. is now a 501c(3) non-profit Modern Dance Company celebrating more than 10 YEARS of multidisciplinary collaborations. Our goals have been to bring more to the stage than simply dance. We merge various art forms into our productions through musicians, sculpture, projection and other elements that… More >
DANCE QUARTER aims to share the wellness benefits of partner dancing with everyone by providing weekly dance lessons (swing, lindy hop, salsa, tango) and social dance events. Whether one's goal is to learn how to social dance, meet new people, prepare for a wedding dance, or entertain guests at an… More >
Dancing has been an important component of many religious rituals. Repetitive rhythmical movement was thought essential to build up to the moment of ecstatic union with the deity. Dancing is a gesture of the whole body which can ally the body with the soul. It is one of the most… More >
Delta Festival Ballet was formed for the purpose of fostering an appreciation of the ballet art form across the State of Louisiana through presentation; the promotion and financial support of a local professional dance company, which would utilize native talent; arts in education; study and training. Delta Festival Ballet aims… More >
Bayou Bacchanal was founded in 2001 by Caribbean Carnival / Friends of Culture which is a non-profit organization of New Orleans. The founder and President is Marilyn LaForce who is originally from Saint Lucia, an island in the Caribbean. She founded Bayou Bacchanal in 2001 to bring the Caribbean Carnival… More >
Goat In The Road Productions is a young, New Orleans-based nonprofit organization dedicated to producing original, innovative theatre, dance and performance art in site-specific locations and unconventional spaces. Goat In The Road Productions is committed to collaborating with interdisciplinary artists to develop multi-media projects. Through such creative partnerships, Goat In… More >
The mission of the Guardians Institute is to preserve, promote and celebrate African and African American tradition and culture through educational activities and services. For over 20 years they have combined educational programs with the folk life traditions of the Mardi Gras Indians. Dating from the 1880's, the Indian traditions… More >
The Kelly School of Dance was established in 1950 by Lorraine Kelly Petit. Students of the Kelly School of Dance are regularly recognized in national dance competitions for their routines and dance skills. Classes are offered to all age groups and skill levels. More >
“KOMENKA” "Over 30 Years of Artistic Excellence and Kicking Higher than Ever!” Komenka was established in 1979 as a non-profit arts organization with the purpose of portraying international folk cultures through dance and music. The forty member ensemble includes professional and semi-professional artists from throughout the New Orleans community. Training… More >
KUMBUKA African Drum & Dance Collective is dedicated to the preservation of African and African-American folklore through the medium of dance, music and song. KUMBUKA consists of fifteen men, women and children, ranging in ages 9 to 55 years. This collection of artists are dancers, musicians, jewelers, drum makers, and… More >
Founded in 1991, Lula Elzy New Orleans Dance Theatre's intention was to develop a choreographic vocabulary that would complement the eloquence and elegance of African-American dance and music genres as diverse as the city of New Orleans. Since its founding, Lula Elzy New Orleans Dance Theatre has produced first-rate original… More >
Mari Milnar Dance Academy offers dance education to all age groups with classes like "Mommy and Me," ballet, jazz/hip-hop, musical theatre, tap and a pre-school program for children aged 2-4. The Mari Milnar Dance Academy faculty have ample and varied experience as professional dancers and dance teachers. Notably, Ms. Milnar… More >
The mission of McTeggart Irish Dancers of Louisiana since 1984 has been to preserve and train youth in the art of traditional Irish dancing in the New Orleans community. The students participate in regional, national, and international competitions, and perform in the community throughout the year. McTeggart Irish Dancers of… More >
NOBA is the Central Gulf region's premiere presenting and service organization dedicated solely to dance. Incorporated in 1969, NOBA has been serving and helping to advance the dance field for more than 40 years with a mission to cultivate understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of dance through performance, education, and community… More >
New Orleans Ballet Theatre’s mission is to foster a professional ballet company in and of Louisiana. The organization works to • To create a stable, professional ballet company that promotes Louisiana artists. • To provide Louisiana dancers opportunities for year-round employment. • To showcase a diverse ballet repertoire of classical,… More >
The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts is a regional, pre-professional arts training center that offers secondary school-age children intensive instruction in dance, media arts, music (classical, jazz, vocal), theatre arts (drama, musical theatre, theatre design) , visual arts, and creative writing, while demanding simultaneous excellence. NOCCA was founded in… More >
Since instruction began in 1990, the goal of the New Orleans Dance Academy has been to provide our students with the highest quality dance education possible so that, whether they study with us for one year or ten, they will leave our studios with a love and appreciation for the… More >
The New Orleans Dance Collective (NODC), a non-profit youth organization, actively links dance with social work and seeks to address the overwhelming need for positive, life-affirming, esteem-building cultural activities for inner-city at-risk youth in post-Katrina New Orleans. Its mission is to celebrate community and diversity by providing dance programs for… More >
New Orleans Fringe Inc. nurtures emerging performing arts in New Orleans by organizing events that create opportunities for artists to develop and present innovative theater. They bring fearless performers to fearless audiences. Goals * Encourage artistic expression by embracing wild, weird, fresh, and original theater * Connect the arts community… More >
THE NEW ORLEANS SOCIETY OF DANCE is Louisiana’s Premier Dance Company…where the art of dance is our passion, culture is perpetuated and set production is our specialty. We are proud to be continuing one hundred years of the "Baby Dolls" Mardi Gras traditions of masking, song & dance circa.1912. For… More >
Fuad and Özlem are known for their passionate connection, playfulness, uninhibited style and colorful musicality. Fuad has been dancing the Argentine Tango since 2000. Both he and Özlem have trained under some of the most acknowledged Argentine Tango teachers in the world. Their studies included workshops and private instruction with… More >
To provide for increased dance activity, the Newcomb Dance Club was founded in 1940 by Frances B. Bush, and continued under the guidance of Minnette L. Starts. As an outgrowth of the Newcomb Dance Club, the Newcomb Dance Company was established in 1984, under the direction of the current faculty.… More >
NOLA Jitterbugs teaches traditional jazz & swing dances throughout New Orleans. In addition to spreading the joy of social dance, Nola Jitterbugs are die-hard promoters of traditional jazz and swing music, encouraging students to use their new dance skills in New Orleans jazz clubs. NOLA Jitterbugs are also performers of… More >
N’Kafu was founded in 1990, by Mariama Curry. N'Kafu is dedicated to the Presentation, Preservation, and Historical Documentation of Traditional African Culture and Folklore through the venues of dancing, drumming, singing, and theater. N'Kafu's mission is to instill an appreciation for the rich and diverse culture, folklore, traditions, dance, music… More >
For six years, the Bearded Oysters have been bringing joy and laughter to the city of New Orleans through their participation in the local Carnival Parades. The Bearded Oysters is an all female parading dance troupe with a current membership of 300. Women of all ages and backgrounds are welcome… More >
Cajun dance masters Jim & Karen teach the three Cajun dances in the "Les Vieux Maniere", the old traditional manner. The Cajun Dance Co. teachs the traditional waltz in the open and closed positions and the ole time Cajun two-step and one-step. Also, offered are basic, intermediate and advanced non-traditional… More >
Tsunami Dance Company, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is a New Orleans-based modern dance company incorporating athletic, innovative movement with a dynamic, contemporary style in its original works. Tsunami endeavors to be a high-quality modern dance company for the city of New Orleans by offering regular performances of insightful choreography, skilled… More >
Young Audiences of Louisiana (YALA) is the largest and longest-running arts education organization in the state of Louisiana. Since it's inception in 1962 Young Audiences has adapted and evolved to serve the ever-changing needs of students in our community. YALA is a leading resource for arts-education providing residencies, performances, and… More >
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