![]() DANCE COMPANIES ![]() Ballet Hysell Harvey Hysell, Artistic Director Emeritus, Diane Carney, Artistic Director. Auditions for the annual "Nutcracker Ballet" take place in September. An original ballet choreographed by Mr. Hysell, or a restaging of a classical ballet is performed in the spring. 504 897-5505. The Children's Dance Theater Jacqueline Fry, Artistic Director The Dance Theater is a ballet company for young dancers 10 years old and older that performs excerpts from the "Nutcracker" at Christmas time and original ballets by guest choreographers in the spring. 504 899-3780. Komenka Ethnic Dance and Music Ensemble John Rodi, Daniel Gianfala, Cheryl O'Sullivan, Artistic Directors Komenka performs in many venues during the year, has a major concert in the spring and travels, in the summer, to folk dance festivals all over the world. 504 529-4676. The Lula Elzy Dance Theater Lula Elzy, Artistic Director This company of professional dancers performs original choreography to the music of Duke Ellington and other famous jazz composers at special events. 504 461-9013. Micaela y Fiesta Flamenca Michelle Paule, Artistic Director "Micaela" is a professional Flamenco dance company that performs with live accompaniment at local clubs and festivals in New Orleans. 504 889-1200 E-mail: nodanceacademy@aol.com New Orleans Dance Academy © 2008 :: Design by theOCguys |