Nimbus Dance in: STAND UP at Nimbus Arts Center

NimbusPRESENTS: Stand Up October 23, 2pm DanceCelebrating artists as leaders, communicators, and voices of conscience and protest, Nimbus curates a program proclaiming the critical importance of social justice issues of the current moment, and the thread of these issues throughout American history.People Place Disruption, a work created in collaboration with Jersey City artists, filmmakers, and video artists as a dance film in Spring 2021, returns as a live performance this season. Lauded as impactful and accomplished the work features emerging choreographic voices within Nimbus. Also on the program: two masterpieces of the 20th century: Strange Fruit (Dr. Pearl Primus, 1943) and Lynchtown (Charles Weidman, 1936), and a new work created by Hudson County youth about the current social justice issues they feel empowered to "Stand Up" against. Artist Collaborators: Derick McKoy Jr Aanyse Chandler Justin Cosme-Perez Isabele Rosso LeighAnn Curd Donterreo Culp Laia Cabrera & Isabelle Duverger Jennifer Brown Isabelle Duverger Myssi Robinson William Stamos Rachel Therres Melida Rodas Joe Velez Theda Sandiford Sara EricksonThis program is sponsored in part by the Hudson County Historical Partnership Program. Tickets: $22.85https://standupnimbus.eventbrite.comGroup discount: 15% off 10 or more tickets purchased together. Call 201-377-0718 for more info. For the safety of all guests & artists, attendees will need to present proof of vaccination or a negative covid test from within 48 hrs & are required to wear a mask at all times.