Performance Ensembles
The School of Nimbus Performance Ensembles offers dedicated students in Levels III through V-A the opportunity to deepen their artistic development through focused rehearsals, classical repertoire, and performance experience alongside Nimbus Dance’s acclaimed professional company.
Photo of NJDTE Students by Jenny Mayfield, Courtesy of NJDTE
This fall, Ensemble students will have the exceptional opportunity to learn and perform excerpts from Giselle, set by School of Nimbus Co-Director and former American Ballet Theatre principal dancer, Sarah Lane. These excerpts will be featured in a special Fall Studio Showing on November 1st at our Summit Campus.
In addition, Ensemble dancers will rehearse and perform divertissements from Jersey Nutcracker—Nimbus’ iconic holiday production—joining Nimbus Dance company members in select performances throughout December at NJPAC, Kean University, & Nimbus Arts Center.
Ensemble participation is open exclusively to students in Levels III – V-A. Students must register for their level’s mandatory Ensemble class schedule and are required to attend all Ensemble classes and rehearsals.
To seek placement in the 2025-2026 Performance Ensembles, please attend the upcoming placement auditions on August 24 or September 7.
For more information about the Performance Ensembles, please contact summit@nimbusdanceworks.org.
Required Schedule Level III Ensemble
-2 Ballet Classes
Monday 5:15 - 6:45 pm
Thursday 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Saturday 11:15 - 12:45 pm *required*
-1 Jazz, Modern or Acro/Conditioning Class
Wednesday 6:00 – 7:00 pm Acro/Conditioning
Wednesday 7:00 – 8:00 pm Jazz
Thursday, 6:00 – 7:00 pm Modern
- 1 Ensemble Rehearsal
Saturday, 12:45 – 1:45 pm *required*
LEVEL III SCHEDULE (BY DAY)
*Dancers are required to register for and take class on the day of their Ensemble Rehearsal*
Mondays:
• 5:15 pm – 6:45 pm Ballet
Wednesdays:
• 6:00 – 7:00 pm Acro/Conditioning
• 7:00 – 8:00 pm Jazz
Thursdays:
• 4:30 – 6:00 pm Ballet
• 6:00 – 7:00 pm Modern
Saturdays:
• 11:15 – 12:45 pm Ballet
• 12:45 – 1:45 pm Ensemble
Required Schedule Level IV & IV-A
-3 Ballet Classes, 2 Pointe Classes (Pointe must be taken following a Ballet Class)
Monday 6:00 – 8:00 pm Ballet w/ Pointe
Tuesday 5:30 – 7:00 pm Ballet *required*
Friday 4:30 – 6:30 Ballet w/ Pointe *required*
Saturday 12:30 – 2:30 Ballet
Saturday 2:30 – 3:30 Pointe/Variations
-1 Modern Class
Tuesday 4:00 – 5:30 pm Modern (Graham) *required*
- 2 Ensemble Rehearsals
Tuesday 7:00 – 8:00 pm Ensemble *required*
Friday 6:30 – 8:00 pm Ensemble *required*
LEVEL IV & IV-A SCHEDULE (BY DAY)
*Dancers are required to register for and take class on the days of their Ensemble Rehearsal*
Mondays:
• 6:00 – 8:00 pm Ballet w/ Pointe
Tuesdays:
• 4:00 – 5:30 pm Modern (Graham)
• 5:30 – 7:00 pm Ballet
• 7:00 – 8:00 pm Ensemble
Fridays:
• 4:30 – 6:30 pm Ballet w/ Pointe
• 6:30 – 8:00 pm Ensemble
Saturdays:
• 12:30 – 2:30 pm Ballet
• 2:30 – 3:30 pm Pointe/Variations
Required Schedule Level III-A Ensemble
-3 Ballet Classes
Monday 4:00 – 5:30 pm Ballet
Tuesday 4:00 – 5:30 pm Ballet
Wednesday 4:00 – 5:30 pm Ballet
Saturday 9:15 – 10:45 am Ballet *required*
-2 Pre-Pointe Classes (Pre-Pointe must be taken in conjunction with a Ballet Class)
Monday 5:30 – 6:00 pm Pre-Pointe
Wednesday 5:30 – 6:00 pm Pre-Pointe
Saturday 10:45 – 11:15 am Pre-Pointe *required*
-1 Modern Class
Tuesday 5:30 – 6:45 pm Modern
- 1 Ensemble Rehearsal
Saturday 11:15 am – 12:15 pm Ensemble *required*
LEVEL III-A SCHEDULE (BY DAY)
*Dancers are required to register for and take class on the day of their Ensemble Rehearsal*
Mondays:
• 4:00 – 5:30 pm Ballet
• 5:30 – 6:00 pm Pre-Pointe
Tuesdays:
• 4:00 – 5:30 pm Ballet
• 5:30 – 6:45pm Modern
Wednesdays:
• 4:00 – 5:30 pm Ballet
• 5:30 – 6:00 pm Pre-Pointe
Saturdays:
• 9:15 – 10:45 am Ballet
• 10:45 – 11:15 am Pre-Pointe
• 11:15am – 12:15 pm Ensemble
Required Schedule Level V & V-A
-4 Ballet Classes
Monday 4:30 – 6:00 pm Ballet *required*
Tuesday 4:30 – 6:00 pm Ballet
Thursday 4:30 – 6:00 pm Ballet
Friday 4:30 – 6:00 pm Ballet
Saturday 10:00 – 11:30 am Ballet *required*
-4 Pointe Classes (Pointe must be taken following a Ballet Class)
Monday 6:00 – 7:00 pm Pointe/Variations *required*
Tuesday 6:00 – 6:45 pm Pointe/Variations
Thursday 6:00 – 7:00 pm Pointe/Variations
Friday 6:30 – 7:30 pm Pointe/Variations
Saturday 11:30 – 12:30 pm Pointe *required*
-1 Modern Class
Tuesday 6:45 – 8:15 pm Modern (Graham)
Thursday 7:00 – 8:00 pm Modern/Contemporary Forms & Nimbus Repertory
- 2 Ensemble Rehearsals
Monday 7:00 – 8:00 pm Ensemble *required*
Saturday 12:30 – 2:00 pm Ensemble *required*
LEVEL V & V-A SCHEDULE (BY DAY)
*Dancers are required to register for and take class on the days of their Ensemble Rehearsal*
Mondays:
• 4:30 – 6:00 pm Ballet
• 6:00 – 7:00 pm Pointe/Variations
• 7:00 – 8:00 pm Ensemble
Tuesdays:
• 4:30 – 6:00 pm Ballet
• 6:00 – 6:45 pm Pointe/Variations
• 6:45 – 8:15 pm Modern (Graham)
Thursdays:
• 4:30 – 6:00 pm Ballet
• 6:00 – 7:00 pm Pointe/Variations
• 7:00 – 8:00 pm Modern/Contemporary Forms/Nimbus Repertory
Fridays:
• 4:30 – 6:00 pm Ballet
• 6:00 – 7:30 pm Pointe/Variations
Saturdays:
• 10:00 – 11:30 am Ballet
• 11:30 – 12:30 pm Pointe
• 12:30 – 2:00 pm Ensemble