Nimbus Youth Ensemble Director, LeighAnn Curd | nye@nimbusdanceworks.org

The Nimbus Youth Ensemble is an elite performance ensemble that offers Pre-Professional students the opportunity to work with professional choreographers in a diverse repertory. Placement in the Nimbus Youth Ensemble develops each ensemble members' artistic and technical range and skill through the rigor of the program. 

The Nimbus Youth Ensemble performs the role of Waltz of the Hipsters in our Jersey City Nutcracker, performs throughout the region at public events and performances, local schools, hospitals, senior centers and at The School of Nimbus Showcase. Acceptance into NYE is by audition only and students must be members of the Pre-Professional program to be a member of NYE. Rehearsals for NYE are throughout the academic year.

*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. 

High School Matriculations:

• High Tech High School

• McNair Academic High School

• County Prep High School

• St. Dominic's Academy

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 member must be 9-12 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 the role of the Red Ribbon Calligraphy (Chinese) in our Jersey City 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.