The Preparatory Arts Program at Loyola University New Orleans, hosting children of all ages, is currently enrolling ballet, piano, violin, guitar and voice students for the 2013-2014 academic year. Classes begin Sept. 3.

The Preparatory Ballet Program provides quality training in the Vaganova ballet style, as well as classes in contemporary and hip-hop dance. Registration for ballet classes is Saturday, Aug. 17 in room 106 of the Communications/Music Complex on the corner of St. Charles Avenue and Calhoun Street.

Pre-ballet through advanced placement and registration times are:

• 9:30 a.m. – Ages 5 to 7
• 10 a.m. – Ages 8 to 10
• 10:30 a.m. – Ages 11 to 13
• 11 a.m. – Ages 14 years and up

Registration for Musikgarten classes—a fun and educational way to introduce children to the beauty of music—is also available for infants and children up to age 6 and their caregivers.

For more information or to register for music lessons, visit the website or contact the Loyola Preparatory Arts Program office at 504-865-3627.