Nimbus Youth Ensemble

Nimbus Youth Ensemble Director, LeighAnn Curd

nye@nimbusdanceworks.org

The Nimbus Youth Ensemble is the pre-professional performance group of the School of Nimbus, comprised of dedicated and talented young dancers selected through audition. The Ensemble trains intensively in ballet, modern, and contemporary styles and performs throughout the year at professional venues, community events, and Nimbus Dance productions—including the acclaimed Jersey. Nutcracker. Members of the Ensemble are mentored by Nimbus Dance company artists and guest choreographers, providing a unique window into the professional dance world. With a focus on excellence, collaboration, and artistic growth, the Nimbus Youth Ensemble prepares its dancers for future careers in dance and nurtures the next generation of movement artists and leaders.

*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

  • Arizona State University

High School Matriculations:

  • High Tech High School

  • McNair Academic High School

  • County Prep High School

  • St. Dominic's Academy

 

Nimbus Youth Ensemble 2024-2025

Avery, Jadyn, Sofia, Joanna, Julia, Beta, Meli

 
 

To be considered for the Spring 2025 Nimbus Youth Ensemble please attend the upcoming audition on August 23.

Pre-Professional Program

The Nimbus Preprofessional Program offers rigorous, conservatory-style dance training for aspiring young artists ages 13–18, preparing them for advanced study and potential careers in 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 Preprofessional Program cultivates confident, versatile, and expressive young artists ready to take their next steps—whether in college dance programs or professional companies. 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 Students 2024-2025

Colette, Viktoria, Alyssa, Melody, River, Joao

To be considered for the 2024-2025 Pre-Professional Program please attend the upcoming audition on August 23rd.

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 members are ages 9-12. 

Participants can expect to make significant progress in dance technique and performance skills – and have a lot of fun! The JYE performs in Jersey 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.

 
 

Junior Youth Ensemble 2024-2-25

Masha, Remember, Mimi, Bea, Rylee, Isabella, Sage

 

To be considered for the Spring 2025 Junior Youth Ensemble, please attend the upcoming audition on August 23.