On the Rise – A Day of Dance Workshops & Performance Showcase
Join Nimbus Dance and School of Nimbus for On the Rise, an exciting day of masterclasses and performances for pre-professional dancers ages 10 - 18! Taking place at the newly opened School of Nimbus location in Summit, NJ on April 26th, this special event offers young dancers the chance to train with world-class artists and showcase their talents on a professional stage.
Masterclasses:
Modern with Takehiro Ueyama, Director of TAKE Dance Company, featuring live music!
Ballet with American Ballet Theatre dancer, Luis Ribagorda!
submit your choreography!
In addition to these incredible classes, participants will have the opportunity to submit their choreography to be presented in a professionally produced Showcase Performance at the conclusion of the event. This is a unique opportunity for aspiring dancers to refine their technique, gain performance experience, and be inspired by accomplished artists and educators.
Be part of this unforgettable day of growth, artistry, and connection!
Limited space available—register now and take your dance journey to the next level with On the Rise!
Questions? Email us at info@nimbusdanceworks.org.
INDIVIDUAL RATE
Free for School of Nimbus ensemble students
Workshops: $40
Workshops + Performance: $50
GROUP RATE
Workshops for groups of 6 or more: $30 per student
Workshops + Performance for groups of 6 or more: $40 per student
performance – audience tickets
Ticket to attend Performance: $5; Free if attending workshops
To register, please complete this form or click on the ‘Register Here’ button above. Scholarships are available.
School of Nimbus ensemble students will be pre-registered. If you are an ensemble student and wish to perform an additional piece of choreography, you will need to complete the form with your video submission.
Luis Ribagorda
On the Rise - Ballet masterclass
Luis Ribagorda was born in Madrid, Spain, and began his dance training at the age of three. By seven, he was studying at the Real Conservatorio Profesional de Danza de Madrid, where he trained in classical ballet, contemporary, traditional Spanish dance, and music. In 2001 he won two scholarships at the Castellón Contest to study with Compañía Nacional de Danza 2 and Nederlands Dans Theater II, and later that year received first prize in the Junior Category at the Zaragoza International Dance Contest. During the summers of 2001 and 2002 he was selected for the Europa Dance Project, touring France in principal roles, and in 2002 he earned a full scholarship to The Royal Ballet School in London after competing in the Roseta Mauri International Dance Competition in Reus, Spain. Ribagorda joined Boston Ballet in 2003 and became a member of the corps de ballet with American Ballet Theatre in 2004, performing featured roles around the world. Alongside his dance career, filmmaking remained a lifelong passion, and he began creating films for special events at American Ballet Theatre, including two films for Artistic Director Kevin McKenzie’s 20th anniversary that premiered at the Metropolitan Opera House and a memorial film honoring Frederic Franklin. He has since produced numerous films, documentaries, and promotional works such as Empty Place, Drome, The Breath Between, Elephant Knees, Toi et moi, moi et toi, and the award-winning dance short On A Grass Field, which he co-wrote, co-produced, directed, shot, edited, and scored. In April 2021, while maintaining his demanding dance career, Ribagorda graduated as valedictorian from Full Sail University with a Bachelor of Science in Digital Cinematography and continues to seek collaborations that create meaningful, artistically driven work.