Passion Dance Center
Passion Dance Center is a summer dance program offered by the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC), providing dance instruction and performa...
▌ Editor's read The provided website, nordc.org, is for the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC), a municipal parks and recreation department. While NORDC offers various summer camps and programs, including dance, specific details about a program named "Passion Dance Center" are not readily available on the main NORDC site. The site does not mention ACA accreditation for any of its programs. NORDC is a municipal entity, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. The programs are generally day camps. Social media handles for NORDC are @nordc.nola on Instagram and NORDC.NOLA on Facebook. Without direct information on a dedicated "Passion Dance Center" page or specific program details, it's challenging to assess staff ratios, background check policies, or founder information. Google reviews for NORDC generally reflect experiences with various NORDC facilities and programs, with an average rating of 4.1 stars from over 1,000 reviews, but these are not specific to "Passion Dance Center."
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
Passion Dance Center fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given dance program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Dance
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 3117 St. Roch Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122, USA
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Passion Dance Center
- What ages does Passion Dance Center accept?
- Passion Dance Center is open to children ages 5–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Passion Dance Center cost?
- Passion Dance Center publishes $100/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Passion Dance Center's hours?
- Passion Dance Center runs 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Passion Dance Center?
- Passion Dance Center is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Passion Dance Center provide lunch?
- Passion Dance Center does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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