Neville Dance Theatre to Present CELEBRATING WOMEN COMPOSERS at MMAC in March
by Blair Ingenthron
- February 17, 2023
Neville Dance Theatre will present the World Premiere of CELEBRATING WOMEN COMPOSERS with choreography by Brenda Neville, Kristen Klein, Lauren Settembrino Music by Caroline Shaw, Zoe Keating, Missy Mazzoli, Nkeiru Okoye, Lo Kristenson, Hildur Guonadottir, and more on Saturday March 25 at 3 PM & 7:30 PM at Manhattan Movement & Arts Center.
Samuel Pott on STAYING AFLOAT WITH NIMBUS DANCE
by Yvonne Lim
- March 31, 2020
Samuel Pott, artistic director of Nimbus Dance and former soloist with Martha Graham Dance Company. shares how the company (Jersey City's largest not-for-profit arts organization) is staying afloat during the COVID-19 crisis.
Nimbus Dance Works Brings Equity Home
by Juan Michael Porter II
- December 04, 2019
On the cusp of Nimbus Dance Works' 15th Anniversary season, artistic director and former Martha Graham Company soloist, Sam Pott, spoke with me about his company's new building and endless pursuit of fighting for greater support of the arts. The only question I had was, 'Why aren't more people talking about Sam Pott?'
Nimbus Dance Performs JERSEY CITY NUTCRACKER
by Stephi Wild
- November 22, 2019
For the 10th consecutive year, NimbusPRESENTS the local holiday favorite: Jersey City Nutcracker. Set to Tchaikovsky's renowned orchestral score, Jersey City Nutcracker tells the story of two children's city adventure, following them through fantasy, adversity, and celebration, with lessons about friendship and community along the way. This year's performances once again features two exciting components: video mapping and projection designed by award-winning video artists Laia Cabrera & Isabelle Duverger. Also included will be a pre-show Winter Carnival with games, concessions, and craft vendors.
M&T Bank And NJPAC Partnership Presents Multi-Cultural Dance Series
by Stephi Wild
- April 17, 2019
The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and M&T Bank are proud to announce the 2019-2020 M&T Bank Dance Series. The series features a diverse, international array of multicultural, groundbreaking performers and dance companies, beloved productions, and unique and inspiring works. The dynamic program is the result of an innovative partnership between two community-focused organizations:NJPAC, the Newark-based, world-class cultural venue; and M&T Bank, whose superior dedication to its customers and communities includes consistent support for the arts.
Cent. Stage Co. Hosts New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER
by Julie Musbach
- November 26, 2018
Adventure awaits when a young girl's dream of a magical Nutcracker hits the stage at the Lackland Performing Arts Center, December 14, 15 and 16 in Hackettstown. Over 45 talented dancers from Northampton, PA, and Hunterdon, Morris, Sussex, Warren counties in NJ and have earned roles in the New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet's (NJCYB) new production of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite.
Two New Dancers Asked To Join The Paul Taylor Dance Company
by Julie Musbach
- September 20, 2018
At an audition attended by 100 men held on September 2 and 3, Devon Louis and Paul Giarratano were selected by Artistic Director Designate Michael Novak to join the world-renowned Paul Taylor Dance Company.
Inwood Art Works Presents ALEXA At Culture Hub
by A.A. Cristi
- June 21, 2018
A brand-new dance narrative Alexa is coming alive at Inwood Art Works' Culture Hub on Friday, June 29th at 9pm, at 440 W. 202nd Street in Northern Manhattan. Alexa , a site-specific show based on the Amazon device, closes out the month-long programming at Culture Hub, a pop-up community arts center that is part of a vacant space activation program by Inwood Art Works. The Culture Hub is 'Inwood's Creative Space' for the entire month of June, with the hope to eventually create a permanent space for arts and culture in the Inwood community.
Art House Productions' Presents ACCESS JC FRIDAYS!
by A.A. Cristi
- May 14, 2018
On June 1st, 2018, Art House Productions' JC Fridays will be focusing on accessibility in the arts! Jersey City's premiere quarterly arts festival features art events that take place in restaurants, galleries, stores and event spaces in almost every neighborhood of our great city. ACCESS JC FRIDAYS will showcase a variety of happenings including visual exhibitions, live music, performance acts and educational demonstrations, all showing work from artists with disabilities or offering accessible participation options.
NJPAC Announces New Season
by Stephi Wild
- May 14, 2018
New Jersey Performing Arts Center, the country's most diverse arts presenter, announced a sensational opening lineup for the 2018-2019 season, an adventurous range of more than 150 attractions - Bollywood to ballet, hip-hop to K-pop - for every kind of audience.