Performance Ensembles
The Nimbus Performance Ensemble Program offers rigorous, conservatory-style dance training for aspiring young artists ages 9–18, preparing them for advanced study and potential careers in dance and the performing arts. Rooted in technical excellence, creative development, and individualized mentorship, the program provides students with an immersive experience in ballet, modern, contemporary, and additional dance forms, taught by esteemed faculty and professional dancers from Nimbus Dance. Students engage in a comprehensive curriculum that includes technique classes, performance studies, choreography, and career readiness workshops. Through intensive training, performance opportunities, and connection to the professional dance world, the Nimbus Performance Ensembles cultivate confident, versatile, and expressive young artists ready to take their next steps—whether in college dance programs or professional companies.
Students in the Performance Ensembles are required to participate in the following:
• Minimum required weekly classes (schedule listed below)
• Weekly Ensemble Rehearsals • Masterclasses with leaders in the professional industry
• Seminars on self-development, time management, college prep, team-building, injury prevention, auditioning, and more. (Level IV - V)
• Work Study requirement (Level IV - V) To seek placement in the 2025-2026 Performance Ensembles, please attend the upcoming placement auditions on August 24 or September 7.
For more information about the Performance Ensembles, please contact summit@nimbusdanceworks.org.
Level III
LEVEL III MINIMUM WEEKLY REQUIREMENTS FOR ENSEMBLE PARTICIPATION
-2 Ballet Classes
-1 Jazz, Modern or Acro/Conditioning Class
Mondays:
• 5:15 pm – 6:45 pm Ballet
Wednesdays:
• 6:00 – 7:00 pm Acro/Conditioning
• 7:00 – 8:00 pm Jazz
Thursdays:
• 4:30 – 6:00 pm Ballet
• 6:00 – 7:00 Modern
Saturdays:
• 11:15 – 12:45 Ballet
• 12:45 – 1:45 Ensemble
Required Schedule Level IV & IV-A
LEVEL IV & IV-A MINIMUM WEEKLY REQUIREMENTS FOR ENSEMBLE PARTICIPATION
-3 Ballet Classes
-2 Pointe Classes
-1 Modern Class
LEVEL IV & IV-A SCHEDULE
Mondays:
• 6:00 – 8:00 pm Ballet w/ Pointe
Tuesdays:
• 4:00 – 5:30 pm Modern (Graham)
• 5:30 – 7:00 pm Ballet
• 7:00 – 8:00 pm Ensemble
Fridays:
• 4:30 – 6:30 Ballet w/ Pointe
• 6:30 – 8:30 pm Ensemble
Saturdays:
• 12:30 – 2:30 Ballet
• 2:30 – 3:30 Pointe/Variations
Required Schedule Level III-A
LEVEL III-A MINIMUM WEEKLY REQUIREMENTS FOR ENSEMBLE PARTICIPATION
-3 Ballet Classes
-2 Pre-Pointe Classes
-1 Modern Class
Mondays:
• 4:00 – 5:30 pm Ballet
• 5:30 – 6:00 pm Pre-Pointe
Tuesdays:
• 4:00 – 5:30 pm Ballet
• 5:30 – 6:45pm Modern
Wednesdays:
• 4:00 – 5:30pm Ballet
• 5:30 – 6:00pm Pre-Pointe
Saturdays:
• 9:30 – 11:00am Ballet
• 11:00 – 11:30am Pre-Pointe
• 11:30am – 12:30am Ensemble
Required Schedule Level V & V-A
LEVEL V & V-A MINIMUM WEEKLY REQUIREMENTS FOR ENSEMBLE PARTICIPATION
-4 Ballet Classes
-4 Pointe Classes
-1 Modern Class
LEVEL V & V-A SCHEDULE
Mondays:
• 4:30 – 6:00pm Ballet
• 6:00 – 7:00pm Pointe/Variations
• 7:00 – 8:00pm Ensemble
Tuesdays:
• 4:30 – 6:00pm Ballet
• 6:00 – 6:45pm Pointe/Variations
• 6:45 – 8:15pm Modern (Graham)
Thursdays:
• 4:30 – 6:00pm Ballet
• 6:00 – 7:00pm Pointe/Variations
• 7:00 – 8:00pm Modern/Contemporary Forms/Nimbus Repertory
Fridays:
• 5:00 – 7:00pm Ballet
• 7:00 – 8:00pm Pointe/Variations
Saturdays:
• 10:00 – 11:30am Ballet
• 11:30am – 12:30pm Pointe
• 12:30 – 2:00pm Ensemble