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 Jersey Nutcracker (Fall) or The Spring Concerts (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 Track Program in order to be enrolled in certain “A track classes” (ie Ballet IIA) 

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 Repertory Rehearsal Section for Jersey Nutcracker (Fall) and Spring Concerts (Spring).

Level I Advanced Track Program Required Schedule Options

Select 1 Ballet / Tap I Class:

  • Wednesday 4:15p 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 IA Rehearsal

  • Wednesday 5:00p Jersey Nutcracker (Fall) and Spring Concerts (Spring) Rehearsal

  • Saturday 10:30a Jersey Nutcracker (Fall) and Spring Concerts (Spring) 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 Repertory Rehearsal for Jersey Nutcracker (Fall) and Spring Concerts (Spring). Students will begin to explore full classes in different styles in level II and define their artistry through rehearsals.

Level II Advanced Track Program Required Schedule

  • Monday 4:00p Ballet IIA

  • Monday 5:00p Jersey Nutcracker (Fall) and Spring Concerts (Spring) Rehearsal

  • Saturday 9:30a Ballet IIA

  • Class of your choice (Jazz II, Ballet II, Hip Hop II, Tap II, Tap IIA, or Boy’s Class II-III)

Levels III*, IV & V 

Level III students interested in The Advanced Training Program should audition for Level IIIA and the Junior Youth Ensemble. If accepted to either Level III ATP or the Junior Youth Ensemble, students will follow the class requirements listed and may also register for any additional class of choice.

Level IV and V students should audition for the Pre-Professional Program.

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

Level IIIA Advanced Track Program Required Schedule

  • Tuesday 4:30p Modern IIIA

  • Thursday 5:00p Ballet IIIA

  • Thursday 4:15p Pre-Pointe IIIA

  • Tuesday 6:45p Jazz III

  • Saturday 12:30p Ballet IIIA

  • Friday 4:15pm Repertory III

  • Level III class of your choice

Performance Requirements:

Fall Semester:

  • Jersey Nutcracker

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

      • All Level I ATP students will perform as Cookies in Nimbus Dance’s Jersey Nutcracker

      • All Level II ATP students will perform as Liberty Angels in Nimbus Dance’s Jersey Nutcracker

Spring Semester:

  • Spring Concerts: Performance Repertory 

    • Advanced Track Program Students must attend 1 Repertory Rehearsal per week and perform in the School of Nimbus Dance’s Spring Concerts.

Tuition 

Includes all classes, rehearsals, and performances