Delta Festival Ballet

A New Orleans Classic Since 1969

Artistic Director Joseph Giacobbe

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2026 Nutcracker Auditions

Auditions for the 2026 production of The Nutcracker will be held September 12 & 13. Auditions are open to ALL dancers age 7 to professional.

Makeup Auditions will be held Saturday, September 19.

Audition and Studio Rehearsals take place at Giacobbe Academy of Dance.

Questions? Email us at DeltaFestBallet@gmail.com

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In The Sleeping Beauty, Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf dance a spirited and humorous pas de deux. Congratulations Laura and Gavin on your spirited performance! #dancerlife #springconcert #ballet #balletcompany #nolaballet #nolaballetdancers #d
In The Sleeping Beauty, the White Cat and Puss in Boots share a charming and mischievous pas de deux. Congratulations MaryAlice and Liam on your charming performance! đŸ˜»đŸ˜» #dancerlife #springconcert #balletcompany #nolaballet #onetimeinnola #ballet
In The Sleeping Beauty, the Lilac Fairy bestows wisdom to Aurora. Congratulations to Olivia on her wise performance! 💜💐 #springconcert #dancerlife #noladancers #ballet #legacy #supportballet #onetimeinnola #followyournola #dancer #dance #sleepingb
In The Sleeping Beauty, the Fairy of the Woodland Glade bestows generosity to Aurora. Congratulations to Jillian on her generous performance! 💚🌾 #dancerlife #noladance #noladancers #dance #dancer #ballet #supportballet #sleepingbeauty #livetheater
In The Sleeping Beauty, the Rose Fairy bestows beauty to Aurora. Congratulations to Adriana on her beautiful performance! đŸ©·đŸŒč #dancerlife #noladance #noladancers #ballet #nolaballet #followyournola #onlyinnola #onetimeinnola #springconcert #sleeping
In The Sleeping Beauty, the Fairy of the Crystal Fountain bestows grace to Aurora. Congratulations to Olivia on her graceful performance! đŸ©”âœš #dancerlife #noladance #noladancers #ballet #nolaballet #followyournola #onlyinnola #onetimeinnola #springc
In The Sleeping Beauty, the Fairy of the Song Birds (Canary Fairy) bestows eloquence to Aurora. Congratulations to Emma on her eloquent performance! 💛🐩‍đŸ”„ #dancerlife #noladance #noladancers #ballet #nolaballet #followyournola #onlyinnola #one
In The Sleeping Beauty, the Fairy of the Golden Vine (Finger Fairy) bestows passion to Aurora. Congratulations to Lyla on her passionate performance! ♥ïžâšĄïž We can’t wait to watch her shine at Dance Masters Nationals this summer represent
What an incredible evening at our Spring Concert! Thank you everyone who made this event happen and especially our beautiful dancers who have worked so hard this season! #dancerlife #noladance #noladancers #ballet #nolaballet #followyournola #onlyin
Rain or Shine, it’s Show Day!! We can’t wait for everyone to see this Spring Concert featuring excerpts from The Sleeping Beauty. Get your tickets at DeltaFestivalBallet.com. The Spring Concert is a mixed bill featuring excerpts from T
When the pictures on the studio wall come to life! Did you know that the drawings in the studios at Giacobbe Academy of Dance are of our costumes for The Sleeping Beauty? We can’t wait to see this one come to life TOMORROW at the Spring Conce
TBT to The Sleeping Beauty Garlands in the garden at Longue Vue! 🌾đŸŒșđŸŒŒ See the Garlands onstage this Saturday at the Spring Concert! Get your tickets at DeltaFestivalBallet.com. The Spring Concert is a mixed bill featuring excerpts from The Slee
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Since 1969, Delta Festival Ballet has played a leading role in the cultural development of Louisiana.

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Giacobbe Academy of Dance

Since 1943, Giacobbe Academy of Dance, Official School of Delta Festival Ballet, has dedicated itself to excellence in dance education.

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