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| | Sum of Parts
Nimbus Dance Spring Season
May 15 - 16, 2026, 8 pm
A World Premiere. Four Thrilling Contemporary Dance Works. A New Choral Score Performed by 30 Voices. The Words of Eight Jersey City Icons. Choreographers from Four Countries. E Pluribus Unum. Our Whole is Greater Than the Sum of Our Parts. Nimbus Celebrates the Nation's 250th.
Sum of Parts features the world premiere of A Land, A Promise, by Princess Grace Award–winning choreographer Houston Thomas, set to a newly composed choral score by Saunder Choi and performed live by the West Village Chorale. The program also features works by Pedro Ruiz and Yoshito Sakuraba, alongside the return of Through the Golden Door, created with bestselling author Helene Stapinski and eight longtime Jersey City residents and culturemakers: Mary Aiken, Sam Pesin, Ben Jones, Juan Cartagena, Tina Maneca, Catherine Hecht, Joe Waks, Danielle Scott.
SILVERMAN is the Lead Sponsor of Nimbus' Spring Season
This performance is supported in part by funding through the NJEDA’s A.R.T. – Phase II Grant Program
The creation of A Land, A Promise was made possible in part through commissioning funds from the New Jersey Performing Arts Center | Tickets |
| | School of Nimbus Faculty Showcase
May 20, 2026 7:30 pm
Experience the artistry behind the classroom: an evening of original works created and performed by the faculty who inspire our students every day.
Featuring works (and works in progress) by:
Libiya Gray
Gary McCall
Marie Zvosec
Delana Ramos
& the inaugural NimbusFIT Repertory Cast (led by Sarah Barragán): Karen Dias Zamlutti, Ana Robelo, Renee Rottberg, and Yee Shen.
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| | School of Nimbus Dance - Ensemble Gala
Friday June 5, 7:30 pm
7:00 pm - Doors Open
7:30 pm - Performance
Post Performance - Desserts, Dancing & Silent Auction
The School of Nimbus proudly presents the first Annual Ensemble Gala, an evening celebrating the artistry of ensemble students from the School of Nimbus in Jersey City and in Summit.
On Friday, June 5th at 7:00 PM, join us for a performance that showcases the dedication and artistic growth of Nimbus' most accomplished students, offering audiences an intimate window into the vibrant expression of some of the finest student dancers in the State of New Jersey. The program features excerpts from the beloved classical ballet Coppélia, set by Co-Director Sarah Lane, alongside a rich selection of additional repertory works drawn from each ensemble company.
The evening reaches its most momentous note with the world premiere of PartSongs, a new work choreographed by Marie Zvosec to the choral music of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor performed by the full corps of Nimbus' ensemble dancers — a singular occasion not to be missed!
Your attendance and generosity directly sustain the future of dance education at the School of Nimbus. Proceeds from this evening support visiting masterclass instructors, performance opportunities, costumes, and scholarships for the 2026–27 school year — ensuring that every aspiring dancer has the resources to grow, create, and shine.
Join us and cheer on the students, faculty, and visionary artists who make the School of Nimbus Ensembles a cornerstone of our community's cultural life.
Dress Code: Formal Attire | Tickets |
| | Jersey City: School of Nimbus Spring Concert
JUNE 6-7
The School of Nimbus presents its annual Spring Concert featuring students aged 4 - 18.
Enjoy class demonstrations ranging from Modern to Tap, Ballet to Hip Hop, and more. With enormous talent cultivated by the School of Nimbus' award-winning teaching staff, you will be inspired by the focus and joy that emanates.
Also Featured: Excerpts from "Coppélia" arranged by School of Nimbus Co-Director Sarah Lane, and a new dance created specifically for the School of Nimbus Ensembles by Co-Director Marie Zvosec.
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| | Summit: School of Nimbus Spring Concert
JUNE 12-14
The School of Nimbus presents its annual Spring Concert featuring students aged 4 - 18.
Enjoy polished class demonstrations in Ballet, Modern, Acro, Jazz, and Character. With enormous talent cultivated by the School of Nimbus' award-winning teaching staff, you will be inspired by the focus and joy that emanates from our talented students.
Also Featured: Excerpts from "Coppélia" arranged by School of Nimbus Co-Director Sarah Lane, and a new dance created specifically for the School of Nimbus Ensembles by Co-Director Marie Zvosec.
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