Events & Appearances
Beyond the Stage
Discover upcoming community events, special appearances, educational experiences, and other opportunities to experience NOLA Contemporary Ballet throughout the year.
Upcoming Events
NOLA Contemporary Ballet's work extends beyond our mainstage performance season. Throughout the year, we appear at community celebrations, special events, educational programs, fundraising initiatives, and other engagements that connect our artists with audiences throughout Louisiana.
Native Swamp | 6pm
NOLA Contemporary Ballet presents Native Swamp, an immersive dance production that journeys deep into the soul of Louisiana’s wetlands. Through a powerful multimedia experience blending evocative choreography, original soundscape, and striking photographic imagery, the work explores the layered landscapes that have shaped Louisiana’s history, culture, and identity.
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Native Swamp | 3pm
NOLA Contemporary Ballet presents Native Swamp, an immersive dance production that journeys deep into the soul of Louisiana’s wetlands. Through a powerful multimedia experience blending evocative choreography, original soundscape, and striking photographic imagery, the work explores the layered landscapes that have shaped Louisiana’s history, culture, and identity.
Click the link below for tickets and more info.
Spring Into Dance | Program B
Spring Into Dance - Spring Dance Fest is a vibrant celebration of movement, artistry, and community. This dynamic festival brings together the passion of local dance studios and the artistic brilliance of NOLA Contemporary Ballet for one unforgettable performance experience.
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Spring Into Dance | Program A
Spring Into Dance - Spring Dance Fest is a vibrant celebration of movement, artistry, and community. This dynamic festival brings together the passion of local dance studios and the artistic brilliance of NOLA Contemporary Ballet for one unforgettable performance experience.
Click the link below for tickets and more info.
Nutcracker Twist
NOLA Contemporary Ballet presents a beloved holiday classic...with a twist!
A new twist on a timeless holiday classic...experience the magic of Nutcracker Twist!
Nutcracker Twist is a theatrical dance work and modern adaptation of the timeless classical ballet,
The Nutcracker. Written, directed and choreographed by artistic director, Tianna Pourciau Sykes, this old tale is brought to life with a modern twist, taking us into the holiday season with Clara as she embarks on a magical, musical journey to other lands.
Nutcracker Twist
December 6-7, 2025 | 7pm
Premiere
NOLA Contemporary Ballet presents… Premiere!
Join us in celebrating our first season and experience the history and beauty of Louisiana through the powerful vehicle of dance!
Kicking off the season is a mixed rep show featuring world premieres and excerpts from an array of dance works in NOLA Contemporary Ballet’s repertory. NOLA-bred and inspired artists lead Louisiana-flavored, creative collaborations and the extraordinary NOLA CB dancers evoke the spirit of Louisiana in this first program of the season. Featuring dance works Ghosts of the Past, Suite Orleans, Requiem and a sneak peek excerpt from the upcoming production, Native Swamp.
This comeback season is a celebration of our formation. NOLA Contemporary Ballet is the first and only contemporary ballet company dedicated to performing works that tell the stories of the rich and diverse history of Louisiana. The company boasts a diverse repertoire, with a movement aesthetic that fuses classical ballet and modern contemporary dance. Join us this season as we present works that embody and preserve the unique beauty and culture of Louisiana...original works and re-staged classics.
Premiere
October 4, 5, 2025 | 7pm
