Advanced Track Program

The School of  Nimbus Advanced Track Program (ATP) provides rigorous training for students in Level I and Level II who are looking for more intensive dance education. Geared towards guiding preparation to Nimbus’ Pre-Professional Program and Youth Ensembles, students in the ATP will have a minimum weekly class requirement along with 1 rehearsal per week where they will prepare for the Jersey City Nutcracker (Fall) or The Spring Showcase (Spring). The Advanced Track Program ensures students have the necessary tools to excel in artistic expression through performance.  No audition required for enrollment.

Beginning Fall 2023 students must be enrolled in the Advanced Training Program in order to be enrolled in certain “A track classes” (ie Ballet IIA) 

Fall Semester Class Requirements:

Level I:

Level I Advanced Track Program students will begin to learn Ballet and Tap technique in Ballet/Tap IA while studying creative movement and various dance styles in Creative Dance IA. Level I ATP students are required to attend Ballet / Tap IA ,Creative Dance IA) & 1 Performance Rehearsal Section.

Level I ATP Required Schedule Options

Select 1 Ballet / Tap I Class:

  • Tuesday 4:30p Ballet / Tap IA

  • Saturday 11:15a Ballet / Tap IA

Select 1 Creative Dance IA Class

  • Saturday 9:45a Creative Dance IA

Select 1 Performance Repertory I Rehearsal

  • Tuesday 5:15p Jersey Nutcracker Rehearsal

  • Saturday 10:30a Jersey Nutcracker Rehearsal

  • Saturday 12:00a Jersey Nutcracker Rehearsal

Level II:

Level II Advanced Track Program students will develop their knowledge of the Ballet technique with 2 ballet classes per week, a class of their choice & 1 Perforamance Rehearsal. Students will begin to explore full classes in different styles in level II and define their artistry through rehearsals.

Level II ATP Required Schedule

  • Monday 4:00p Ballet IIA

  • Monday 5:00 Jersey Nutcracker Rehearsal

  • Wednesday 4:30p Ballet IIA

  • Class of your choice (Jazz II, Acro II, Hip Hop II, or Tap II)

Levels III, IV & V 

Level III students interested in The Advanced Training Program should audition for the Junior Youth Ensemble, if accepted students will follow the class requirements of the Junior Youth Ensemble. (Ballet IIIA, 1 additional Ballet Class, 1 Modern Class, 1 class of your choice. Recommended: Performance Repertory III)

Level IV & V students interested in The Advanced Training Program should audition for the Pre-Professional Program. If accepted, students will follow the class requirements for the Pre-Professional Program.

*To maintain placement in the ATP program, students are allowed 3 excused absences per semester

Performance Requirements:

Fall Semester:

  • Jersey City Nutcracker

    • Advanced Track Program Students must attend 1 Jersey City Nutcracker rehearsal per week and perform in Nimbus Dance’s December Production.

      • All Level I ATP students will perform as a Cookie in The Jersey City Nutcracker

      • All Level II ATP students will perform as an Angel in The Jersey City Nutcracker

Spring Semester:

  • Spring Showcase: Performance Repertory 

    • Advance Track Program Students must attend 1 Performance Repertory rehearsal per week and perform in the School of Nimbus’ Spring Showcase in June.

Tuition 

Includes all classes, rehearsals, and performances