Nimbus uses the transformative power of dance to address larger, sometimes challenging social emotional topics like honesty, identity, and belonging through colorful and inspiring dances. Nimbus Dancers bring joy and verve to every performance leaving students excited and energized!
Artist Profile: Nimbus Dance
Art Form(s): Dance & Movement
Artist Statement
We use the power of the arts to impact individuals and communities. As Jersey City’s vibrant, anchor arts organization invested in equity, diversity, and excellence, Nimbus weaves together dance company, arts center, school, and community programming.
Artist Bio
Nimbus Dance bridges the gap between world-class performances and community engagement by presenting work that challenges, speaks to, and elevates the core beliefs of its diverse audience. Founded in 2005 by visionary Artistic Director Samuel Pott (former soloist with Martha Graham Dance Company) and based in Jersey City, Nimbus stands at the forefront of excellence in the arts, civic engagement, and equitable impact. With a highly physical and visually engaging aesthetic, Nimbus’ international company of dancers “split the difference between traditionalism and modernism… A Nimbus piece can pivot from ballet to Broadway to Beyoncé in a few beats” (Tris McCall, Jersey City Times). The company performs on tour nationally and throughout the greater New Jersey/New York region, impacting 16,000 people each year. Recently, Nimbus performed with the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood and enjoys regular collaboration with the New Jersey Symphony.
