The School of Nimbus, the training division of Jersey City’s professional contemporary dance company, Nimbus Dance, has announced the full schedule and details for its 2025 summer dance offerings. Programs will take place at the Nimbus Arts Center in Jersey City and are designed for dancers ranging from early childhood through pre-professional levels.
- Nimbus Arts Center Intensive runs June 30–July 18, 2025, offering half-day training for intermediate dancers ages 11–18 with daily classes and a final showcase.
- Auditions for Youth Ensemble, Junior Ensemble, and Pre-Professional Program take place on August 23, 2025, with acceptance based on skill and commitment.
- The Summer Semester offers weekly dance classes for all levels, with flexible scheduling, expert faculty, and need-based financial aid available.
Nimbus Arts Center Intensive Runs June 30–July 18, 2025
The Nimbus Arts Center Intensive will be held from June 30 to July 18, 2025. No classes will take place on July 4. The program is open to intermediate-level dancers ages 11–18 and requires a minimum of two years of prior dance experience.
The Intensive is structured as a three-week half-day program, with two time options: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
The curriculum includes daily technique classes in ballet, modern, and contemporary, along with additional classes in musical theater, hip hop, jazz, and other styles. Dancers participate in daily rehearsals and repertory classes with guest choreographers and attend masterclasses led by Nimbus Dance company members and internationally recognized dancers.
Educational seminars cover audition preparation, nutrition, injury prevention, and dance history. The program concludes with a final showcase performance held in the Nimbus Arts Center Theater.
Program Leadership and Faculty
The Intensive is directed by:
- Samuel Pott, Artistic Director & Founder
- Marie Zvosec, Co-Director, Jersey City
- Sarah Lane, Co-Director, Summit
- Victoria Santaguida, Junior Youth Ensemble Director; Ballet IIIA
- LeighAnn Curd, Pre-Professional & Nimbus Youth Ensemble Director; Acro, Contemporary
Program staff includes:
- Ana Robelo, School Administrator, Jersey City
- Michael Lupino, Production Manager
Instruction is led by:
- Alyssa Acciavatti – Ballet/Tap, Acro, Jazz, Hip Hop
- Shayla Hutton – Ballet, Pre-Pointe, Modern, Jazz
- Sarah Barragán – Ballet, Pointe, Yoga
- Youran Lee – Hip Hop
- Porshia Derival – Hip Hop
- Audrey Lipson – Ballet/Tap
- Catherine Escueta – Ballet, Pilates
- Madison Meredith – Tap
- Rose Fair – Modern
- Caleb Mansor – Ballet
- Mika Greene – Ballet/Tap, Creative Dance
- Saphire Oshun – Acting, Voice
- Violet Hartman – Ma, Pa & Me, Creative Dance
Youth Ensembles and Pre-Professional Programs Offer Year-Round Training
Along with summer programs, Nimbus also has year-round training for committed students through its Youth Ensembles and Pre-Professional Program.
Nimbus Youth Ensemble
The Nimbus Youth Ensemble (NYE) is the pre-professional performance group of the School of Nimbus. Dancers are selected through an audition and train in ballet, modern, and contemporary. They perform in Nimbus Dance productions, including the Jersey Nutcracker, as well as at community and professional events.
Members are mentored by Nimbus Dance Company artists and guest choreographers. All NYE dancers are automatically enrolled in the Pre-Professional Program.
Former members have matriculated to:
- 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
Alumni have also attended:
- High Tech High School
- McNair Academic High School
- County Prep High School
- St. Dominic’s Academy
The Spring 2025 Youth Ensemble audition will be held on August 23.
2024–2025 members include Avery, Jadyn, Sofia, Joanna, Julia, Beta, and Meli.
Pre-Professional Program
The Pre-Professional Program is for students ages 13–18. It provides conservatory-style training in ballet, modern, contemporary, and related styles. The program also includes performance studies, choreography, and career readiness workshops.
Students are required to:
- Take seven technique classes per week
- Attend two rehearsals per week
- Participate in monthly masterclasses
- Attend professional seminars on self-development, time management, college preparation, injury prevention, auditioning, and team-building
- Complete 20 hours of work study per semester at the Nimbus Arts Center
The required class schedule includes:
- Monday: Ballet IV or V and Pre-Pointe/Pointe IV or V
- Tuesday: 4:15 PM Ensemble Company Class and Modern V
- Wednesday: 4:25 PM Contemporary IV/V and 5:40 PM Ballet IV/V
- Friday (alternate): Modern IV
- Saturday: 3:00 PM Nimbus Rep & Improvisation
- Any additional Level IV or V class
Students interested in the 2024–2025 program must attend the August 23 audition.
Current Pre-Professional students include Colette, Viktoria, Alyssa, Melody, River, and Joao.
Junior Youth Ensemble
The Junior Youth Ensemble (JYE) is for dancers ages 9–12. The group performs in the Jersey Nutcracker, at community events, and in the Spring Showcase. JYE dancers learn repertory created by professional choreographers and train in a focused peer environment.
Dancers must take:
- Five technique classes per week
- Two rehearsals per week
- Attend monthly masterclasses
- Participate in performances across Jersey City
Required weekly classes include:
- Tuesday: 4:15 PM Ensemble Company Class
- Monday: Ballet III or IV and Pre-Pointe III/IV or Pointe IV
- Tuesday or Friday: Modern III or IV
- Thursday: Ballet IIIA
- Any additional Level III or IV class
The Spring 2025 audition will be held on August 23.
Current members include Masha, Remember, Mimi, Bea, Rylee, Isabella, and Sage.
Registration and Program Policies
All registration is handled through Studio Pro, Nimbus’ online platform. Families can create student profiles, and eligible classes will populate automatically. Studio Pro is also used for communication regarding cancellations and events.
Tuition Payments and Financial Aid
Families may request payment plans, typically divided into three equal installments. Payments must be made in person or over the phone. Full balances are automatically charged online.
Credit card payments include a convenience fee, which can be avoided by paying with cash or a check in person.
Scholarship applications must be submitted with a pay stub or tax return to [email protected].
Attendance and Uniforms
Make-up classes are allowed within one week of the missed class, except for Acro, Advanced Track, Repertory, and Nutcracker.
Uniforms can be purchased independently. A limited supply is available at the Nimbus Boutique in the Arts Center lobby.
Refunds and Discounts
Registration fees and convenience fees are non-refundable. Families must notify Nimbus in writing at least two weeks before the start of the program or two weeks after registration, whichever comes later, to cancel without being charged full tuition.
Sibling discounts of 10% are automatically applied to one student per family household through Studio Pro.
Observation and Performance
Observation is allowed only during Parent Observation Week at the end of each semester. Two adults per student may attend.
In spring, all classes perform class demonstrations in the Spring Showcase, approximately 1–2 minutes long, in class uniforms. Students in Repertory classes present separate choreographed works with costumes, lighting, and music.
For more information, visit www.schoolofnimbus.org, call (201) 377-0718, or email [email protected].
