Nimbus Youth Ensemble
Nimbus Youth Ensemble Director, LeighAnn Curd | nye@nimbusdanceworks.org
The Nimbus Youth Ensemble is an elite performance ensemble that offers Pre-Professional students the opportunity to work with professional choreographers in a diverse repertory. Placement in the Nimbus Youth Ensemble develops each ensemble members' artistic and technical range and skill through the rigor of the program.
The Nimbus Youth Ensemble performs the role of Waltz of the Hipsters in our Jersey City Nutcracker, performs throughout the region at public events and performances, local schools, hospitals, senior centers and at The School of Nimbus Showcase. Acceptance into NYE is by audition only and students must be members of the Pre-Professional program to be a member of NYE. Rehearsals for NYE are throughout the academic year.
*All students accepted into the Nimbus Youth Ensemble are automatically enrolled in the Pre-Professional Program*
Graduates of The Nimbus Youth Ensemble have gone on to study at renowned university dance programs as well as competitive local high school dance programs.
University Matriculations:
Mason Gross School of the Arts; Rutgers University
Montclair State University Dance Program
New York University
Howard University Department of Theater Arts
High School Matriculations:
High Tech High School
McNair Academic High School
County Prep High School
St. Dominic's Academy
Nimbus Youth Ensemble 2023-2024
Sofia Hrsitova, Jadyn Mayo, SUmmer Rosado, Elizabeth Volpert
*All students enrolled in the Nimbus youth Ensemble are also members of the pre-professional program.
To be considered for a the 2023-2024 Nimbus Youth Ensemble please attend the upcoming audition on January 20th.
Pre-Professional Program
The School of Nimbus offers a rigorous Pre-Professional program designed for advanced students ages 13-18. Nimbus’ Pre-Professional students receive a high quality dance education and professional performance opportunities, in preparation for a career or continued education in dance. The Pre-Professional program performs the role of Gente De La Fiesta (Spanish) in our Jersey City Nutcracker, throughout Jersey City in public performances and at the School of Nimbus Dance Spring Showcase. Acceptance into the Pre-Professional program is by audition.
Students in the Pre-Professional program are required to participate in the following:
Seven required technique classes per week (listed below)
Two required rehearsal per week
Monthly masterclasses with leaders in the professional industry
Professional Seminars on self-development, time management, college prep, team-building, injury prevention and auditioning.
20 hours of Work Study at the Nimbus Arts Center per semester
Eligible for acceptance into the Nimbus Youth Ensemble
Pre-Professional Program Required Schedule
Monday Ballet IV or Ballet V
Monday Pre-Pointe/Pointe IV or Pointe V
Tuesday 4:15p Ensemble Company Class
Tuesday Modern V or Friday Modern IV
Wednesday 4:25p Contemporary IV/V
Wednesday 5:40p Ballet IV/V
Saturday 3:00p Nimbus Rep & Improvisation
Any Additional Level IV or V classes of your choice
For more information on the Pre-Professional Program contact: school@nimbusdanceworks.org.
Pre-Professional Program 2023-2024
Oliva Fahkry, Melody Hartman-Kelly, Avery Judd, Joanna Sytsma, Sofia Pott, Beta Vino, Imani Walker
To be considered for the 2023-2024 Pre-Professional Program please attend the upcoming audition on January 20th.
Junior Youth Ensemble
Junior Youth Ensemble Director, Victoria Santaguida | jye@nimbusdanceworks.org
The Junior Youth Ensemble (JYE) explores increasingly challenging repertory, works intensively with professional choreographers, and develops tight bonds with a core group of motivated peers. JYE member must be 9-12 years of age.
Participants can expect to make significant progress in dance technique and performance skills – and have a lot of fun! The JYE performs the role of the Red Ribbon Calligraphy (Chinese) in our Jersey City Nutcracker, throughout Jersey City in public performances and at the School of Nimbus Dance Spring Showcase. Admission to the Junior Youth Ensemble is by audition.
Students in the Junior Youth Ensemble are required to participate in the following:
A minimum of 5 required technique classes per week (listed below)
Two required rehearsal per week
Monthly masterclasses with leaders in the professional industry
Public and professional performances throughout Jersey City
Junior Youth Ensemble Required Schedule
Tuesday 4:15p Ensemble Company Class
Monday Ballet III or Ballet IV
Monday Pre-Pointe III/IV or Pointe IV
Tuesday Modern III or Friday Modern IV
Thursday Ballet IIIA
Any Additional Level III or IV classes of your choice
Please contact the Nimbus office at (201) 377-0718 or JYE@nimbusdanceworks.org for more information.
To be considered for the 2023-2024 Junior Youth Ensemble please attend the upcoming audition on January 20th.
