August 24 & September 7, 2024
Ages 9 - 13: 4 - 5 pm
Ages 13-18: 5 - 6 pm
The School of Nimbus offers a rigorous Pre-Professional program for advanced students ages 13-18. Nimbus’ Pre-Professional students receive a high-quality dance education and professional performance opportunities in preparation for a career or continued education in dance. The Pre-Professional program performs throughout Jersey City in public performances and has opportunities to dance alongside the professional company Nimbus Dance. Acceptance into the Pre-Professional program is by audition.
Students in the Pre-Professional program are required to participate in the following:
- Seven required technique classes per week (listed below)
- Two required rehearsals 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
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 must be between 9 and 12 years of age.
Participants can expect to make significant progress in dance technique and performance skills – and have a lot of fun! The JYE performs 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 rehearsals per week
- Monthly masterclasses with leaders in the professional industry
- Public and professional performances throughout Jersey City
