Performance Ensembles
The School of Nimbus Performance Ensembles offers dedicated students in Levels III through V-A the opportunity to deepen their artistic development through focused rehearsals, classical repertoire, and and professional performance experiences.
Photo of NJDTE Students by Jenny Mayfield, Courtesy of NJDTE
This spring, Ensemble students will study and perform a classical suite selected and directed by School of Nimbus Co-Director and former American Ballet Theatre Principal Dancer, Sarah Lane. The repertoire will be set and coached by world-renowned School of Nimbus teaching artists and presented in the School of Nimbus Spring Concerts, June 12–14 at the Summit Campus. Select advanced students may also be invited to perform in the Jersey City Spring Concerts, as well as additional festivals and community events.
Additionally, Ensemble dancers will have an original modern work created specifically for them by School of Nimbus Co-Director, Marie Zvosec. This piece will be performed at Nimbus’ On The Rise event and other select performances, which also feature master classes in ballet and modern taught by internationally recognized artists. Ensemble members may also have opportunities to perform alongside Nimbus Dance company members throughout the school year.
Ensemble participation is open exclusively to students in Levels III – V-A. Students must register for their level’s mandatory Ensemble class schedule and are required to attend all Ensemble classes and rehearsals.
For more information about the Performance Ensembles, please contact summit@nimbusdanceworks.org.
Required Schedule Level III Ensemble
-2 Ballet Classes
Monday 5:15 - 6:45 pm *required*
Thursday 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 - 12:30 pm
-1 Jazz, Modern, or Acro/Conditioning Class
Wednesday 6:00 – 7:00 pm Acro/Conditioning
Wednesday 7:00 – 8:00 pm Jazz
Thursday 6:00 – 7:00 pm Modern
-1 Character Class
Saturday 12:30 - 1:30 pm
- 1 Ensemble Rehearsal
Monday 6:45 – 7:45 pm *required*
LEVEL III SCHEDULE (BY DAY)
*Dancers are required to register for and take class on the day of their Ensemble Rehearsal*
Mondays:
• 5:15 pm – 6:45 pm Ballet
• 6:45 – 7:45 pm Ensemble
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 pm Modern
Saturdays:
• 11:00 – 12:30 pm Ballet
• 12:30 – 1:30 pm Character
Required Schedule Level IV & IV-A
-3 Ballet Classes
Monday 6:00 – 7:30 pm Ballet
Tuesday 5:30 – 7:00 pm Ballet
Wednesday 6:00 - 7:30 pm Ballet
Friday 4:30 – 6:00 Ballet *required*
-2 Pointe Classes (Pointe must be taken following a Ballet Class)
Monday 7:30 – 8:00 pm Pointe
Wednesday 7:30 - 8:00 pm Pointe
Friday 6:00 – 6:30 pm Pointe *required*
-1 Modern or Jazz Class
Tuesday 4:00 – 5:30 pm Modern (Graham)
Wednesday 5:00 - 6:00 pm Jazz
-1 Character Class
Saturday 12:30 - 1:30 pm Character (Level IV)
Saturday 1:30 - 3:00 pm Character (Level IV-A)
- 1 Ensemble Rehearsal
Friday 6:30 – 7:30 pm *required*
LEVEL IV & IV-A SCHEDULE (BY DAY)
*Dancers are required to register for and take class on the days of their Ensemble Rehearsal*
Mondays:
• 6:00 – 7:30 pm Ballet
• 7:30 – 8:00 pm Pointe
Tuesdays:
• 4:00 – 5:30 pm Modern (Graham)
• 5:30 – 7:00 pm Ballet
Wednesdays:
• 5:00 – 6:00 pm Jazz
• 6:00 – 7:30 pm Ballet
• 7:30 – 8:00 pm Pointe
Fridays:
• 4:30 – 6:00 pm Ballet
• 6:00 – 6:30 pm Pointe
• 6:30 - 7:30 pm Ensemble
Saturdays:
• 12:30 – 1:30 pm Character (Level IV)
• 1:30 – 3:00 pm Character (Level IV-A)
Required Schedule Level III-A Ensemble
-3 Ballet Classes
Monday 4:00 – 5:30 pm Ballet
Tuesday 4:00 – 5:30 pm Ballet
Wednesday 4:00 – 5:30 pm Ballet
Saturday 9:15 – 10:45 am Ballet *required*
-2 Pre-Pointe Classes (Pre-Pointe must be taken in conjunction with a Ballet Class)
Monday 5:30 – 6:00 pm Pre-Pointe
Wednesday 5:30 – 6:00 pm Pre-Pointe
Saturday 10:45 – 11:15 am Pre-Pointe *required*
-1 Jazz, Modern, or Acro/Conditioning Class
Tuesday 5:30 – 6:45 pm Modern (Graham)
Wednesday 6:00 - 7:00 pm Acro/Conditioning
Wednesday 7:00 - 8:00 pm Jazz
-1 Character Class
Saturday 12:30 - 1:30 pm
- 1 Ensemble Rehearsal
Saturday 11:15 am – 12:15 pm Ensemble *required*
LEVEL III-A SCHEDULE (BY DAY)
*Dancers are required to register for and take class on the day of their Ensemble Rehearsal*
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 – 5:30 pm Ballet
• 5:30 – 6:00 pm Pre-Pointe
• 6:00 – 7:00 pm Acro/Conditioning
• 7:00 – 8:00 pm Jazz
Saturdays:
• 9:15 – 10:45 am Ballet
• 10:45 – 11:15 am Pre-Pointe
• 11:15am – 12:15 pm Ensemble
• 12:30 – 1:30 pm Character
Required Schedule Level V & V-A
-4 Ballet Classes
Monday 4:30 – 6:15 pm Ballet *required*
Tuesday 5:15 - 6:45 pm Ballet on Pointe
Thursday 4:30 – 6:15 pm Ballet
Friday 4:30 – 6:15 pm Ballet
Saturday 10:00 – 11:45 am Ballet *required*
-4 Pointe Classes (Pointe must be taken following a Ballet Class)
Monday 6:15 – 7:00 pm Pointe/Variations *required*
Thursday 6:15 – 7:00 pm Pointe/Variations
Friday 6:15 – 7:15 pm Pointe/Variations
Saturday 11:45 – 12:15 pm Pointe *required*
-1 Modern Class
Tuesday 6:45 – 8:15 pm Modern (Graham)
Thursday 7:00 – 8:00 pm Modern/Contemporary Forms & Nimbus Repertory
-1 Character Class
Saturday 1:30 - 3:00 pm Character
- 2 Ensemble Rehearsals
Monday 7:00 – 8:00 pm Ensemble *required*
Saturday 12:15 – 1:15 pm Ensemble *required*
LEVEL V & V-A SCHEDULE (BY DAY)
*Dancers are required to register for and take class on the days of their Ensemble Rehearsal*
Mondays:
• 4:30 – 6:15 pm Ballet
• 6:15 – 7:00 pm Pointe/Variations
• 7:00 – 8:00 pm Ensemble
Tuesdays:
• 5:15 – 6:45 pm Ballet on Pointe
• 6:45 – 8:15 pm Modern (Graham)
Thursdays:
• 4:30 – 6:15 pm Ballet
• 6:15 – 7:00 pm Pointe/Variations
• 7:00 – 8:00 pm Modern/Contemporary Forms/Nimbus Repertory
Fridays:
• 4:30 – 6:15 pm Ballet
• 6:15 – 7:15 pm Pointe/Variations
Saturdays:
• 10:00 – 11:45 am Ballet
• 11:45 – 12:15 pm Pointe
• 12:15 – 1:15 pm Ensemble
• 1:30 – 3:00 pm Character