Schramel Conservatory of Dance

Our first week back to school at SCOD is complete!

It was a beautiful week of learning and reuniting with dance friends.

We had wonderful and challenging open classes taught by Denise Oustalet, NOBT’s resident choreographer Oliver Halkowich, and artistic director of NOBT and co-founder of SCOD Gregory Schramel.

Make sure to check our website to keep up to date with open classes!

Full student classes include:
Thursday Ballet I
Thursday Ballet II
Wednesday Ballet I

There are spots available for the Tuesday Primary class (ages 6-7) and limited availability for other levels!

Please visit our website or send an email to inquire about availability and last minute registration.

We are so proud of our new and returning students and can’t wait to see what they are able to achieve this year.

Photo by Jessie Marie

Jumping for joy because ballet starts today!
Today is the official start of ballet classes for our school, and we are so excited for another amazing year of dance education. Get those ballet shoes on and we will see you at the studio!
Photo by Jessie Marie

Meet the teachers for Schramel Conservatory of Dance’s 2026-2027 school year!

All of our instructors are current or past professional dancers, so they are fully equipped to lead students to success using their extensive knowledge of this art form.

Our teachers are passionate dancers and educators who share their love of dance in a structured and compassionate manner.

Please visit our website to find exact dates and times for classes!

We are so excited to get back to dancing, and we can’t wait to see you there. Let’s learn more about our incredible staff! ✨

Lisa is the Executive Director of NOBT. This year she will be teaching Ballet II, Ballet IV, and Ballet V/VI Intermediate/Advanced!

Below is her bio!

Lisa is a Los Angeles native, where she trained primarily under Ms. June Chin. A graduate of Duke University with a BS in Biology, she continued her studies of ballet under faculty Tyler Walters, Julie Janus, Walters, and M’Liss Dorrance, and was a member of the Duke Ballet Repertory and Duke Jazz Repertory Ensembles. After graduation, she returned to California where she taught ballet, tap, and jazz and became business manager for the Peninsula School of Performing Arts in Palos Verdes, California. She continued her professional career by performing as a professional tap dancer with Le Jazz Hot and as a principal ballet dancer with Southern California Dance Theatre, performing lead roles in The Nutcracker, La Boutique Fantasque, and Les Sylphides. Since moving to New Orleans in 2015, she has performed with New Orleans Ballet Theatre regularly and continued her love of teaching at Schramel Conservatory of Dance. Lisa is a certified teacher of the American Ballet Theatre curriculum. In 2017, she took on the role of Administrative Director of New Orleans Ballet Theatre and has helped the company emerge further as a leading arts organization while also managing the school. In 2021, she assumed the role of Executive Director for New Orleans Ballet Theatre.

Aubrey danced professionally the New York City Ballet, and also with NOBT! Aubrey will be teaching Ballet IV Pointe, Ballet V-VI Pointe, Pre-Ballet, Primary Ballet, and *NEW* Variations Class this sch

Schramel Conservatory of Dance offers a wide range of dance education, starting as early as three years old!

If you have a young dancer who wants to explore and enrich their love for dance, this is where to start! 🤍

Our instructors are passionate teachers as well as dancers. All of SCOD’s teachers are current professional dancers with our parent company, New Orleans Ballet Theatre, or past professional dancers.

If you are looking for the best mentors for your child to learn to dance in a supportive and structured environment, SCOD would love to welcome you and your dancer to our studios this year.

Please visit our website linked in our bio to register for classes. We can’t wait for another amazing year of dance education, and we hope to see you there!

🎄✨AUDITION NOTICE! ✨🎄

The New Orleans Ballet Theatre is holding youth auditions in Gulfport, MS and New Orleans, LA!

Please visit the New Orleans Ballet Theatre official website at www.nobt.org/auditions to register and find important information!

Pre-registration is required to audition

We hope to see you there! 🎄

New Orleans Ballet Theatre

2026 FALL REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

We’re excited to see our students back in the studios beginning August 24th for another exciting semester of dance!
To register, visit our website directly at: www.nobt.org/youth

Adult students can sign up on a class-by-class basis here: www.scod.as.me

Stay tuned for more information!

Youth Program — New Orleans Ballet Theatre Schramel Conservatory of Dance offers ballet, tap and contemporary / modern dance classes for children of all ages from beginners to advanced, following the American Ballet Theatre guidelines for ballet training and dancer health. At Schramel Conservatory of Dance, all of the teachers on our staff a...

Summer grooves! You are now able to register for summer adult classes. We are also still accepting registrations for our adult intensives!

☀️ Summer Classes ☀️
June 1st- July 16th, Mondays and Thursdays
Register Today
• MONDAY: Beg. Adult Ballet: 6:30-7:45pm (Rotating Faculty)
• MONDAY: Int/Adv Ballet: 6:30-8:00pm (Rotating Faculty)
• THURSDAY: Adult Beg/Int Ballet: 6:30-8:00pm (Rotating Faculty)
• THURSDAY: Int/Adv Ballet: 6:30-8:00pm (Rotating Faculty)

☀️ Adult Summer Intensives ☀️
Early bird promo pricing ends May 31st!
Details and enrollment:
Beginning/Intermediate: July 20th-24th
Intermediate/Advanced: July 27th- 31st

We hope to see you back in the studios soon!

☀️ Summer at SCOD ☀️

It’s another busy summer at SCOD! Open adult classes will continue through the summer, picking up again in June—Dates and times will be announced soon. We will also host our Adult Summer Intensive and Mini Dance Camp at the end of July. Escape the heat by visiting our studios and keeping cool while doing something cool!

Adult Summer Intensive:
*Mon. - Fri.
*July 20th - July 31st

If you’re an adult looking to move and groove and explore multiple styles of dance, check out the Adult Summer Intensive! Classes will take place in the evening, Monday through Friday for two weeks. Week One will be geared towards a beginner/intermediate level, and Week 2 towards an intermediate/advanced level. For more information and to register, visit: www.neworleansballettheatre.com/adult-division

Mini Dance Camp:
*Mon. - Fri.
*July 27th - July 31st

If you’re looking for a fun summer activity for your young dancer (age 5-8), check out Mini Dance Camp! Camp runs from 9am-1pm, filled with arts & crafts, costumes, and—of course—dance! To register, visit: www.neworleansballettheatre.com/mini-dance-camp