Came here for Nimbus Dance's show, 'Through the Golden Door', a beautiful performance that celebrated the stories of Jersey City's community. The space was cozy and intimate, there are no bad seats in the house. I say this as someone who genuinely, wholeheartedly, from the deepest corners of my soul, does not like Jersey City. I loathe and detest going into Jersey City for any reason. Yet, somehow, this show managed to make me appreciate its history and people a little more. That's how good it was. read more

For Performance Space ONLY - NOT for the school or classes. I came here for the Hudson West Folk Music performance. It was the first time I came to this space. Observations: 1. Conveniently located near the Path and light rail 2. big space 3. good event 4. decent bathrooms 5. I liked the Black Wall Street art exhibit I know they have other shows so I may stop by in the future. read more

Logistics of this dance school are a nightmare. We didn't know a Covid test would be required every month for our child for dance class. She is 4 years old. They said this was stated at orientation and in the welcome packet. We did not receive either of these. It is not stated anywhere on their website. We signed her up for Saturday ballet/tap and nimbus dance. There is no where to change the child in between classes, there is no where for parents to sit and wait except for chairs outside where it is about 90 degrees in the summer in direct sunlight. Parents are not allowed to watch and there is no virtual streaming (other local schools offer this) so parents cannot see what the child is being taught. The stairs entering the classes also make it a nightmare for kids to get up and down. Huge safety hazard. We won't be signing her up for classes after this time. We would have cancelled but they already cashed our check and would not refund us. Pick up is also not great, on Stuben, again in direct sunlight. read more

I took Hip Hop with Porshia, and it was one of the best classes I've ever taken. Not only was Porshia excellent at tailoring the instruction to the abilities of everyone in the class, she taught the cultural context for each movement. This is very important when teaching cultural dances like hip hop, and she did it in a way that was accessible and relevant. She expertly wove the educational information into the class, which focused on hip hop technique and movement vocabulary as well as choreography. This kind of instruction is normally only given within a university/academic dance space, so for Porshia to share hip hop dance history with us in a drop-in class open to the public is remarkable!!! Thank you Porshia and Nimbus read more

I bought a package of classes for my daughters and after using 2 classes, spending over $100 on new dance outfits I was told that they could not honor the classes I was sold when we showed up the following day for another class. They almost refused to let my daughter take the class. She was in tears all dressed up in her new ballet outfit watching all the other kids be taken in for the class. I had to beg the director to allow her to take the class and offed to pay whatever just not to see my daughter be turned away so shamefully. I ended paying extra for the class and I was given a partial refund for the package I bought. I must say I am so disappointed and disgusted by the way they made my daughter and I feel. The school should have honored the package they sold me and not have treated us the way they did. Such a shame. read more

One star only because I have to leave one star. The school communication and overall system (front desk, school director) is a very miserable and upsetting experience and no parents deserve to suffer such headaches. Long story short, school never sent us any notification on requresting for COVID PCR ahead of the class, however my 4yr old got rejected on the spot for her class and we were only then told that we have to submit a PCR (they also ask you to do monthly PCR) ahead of the class. I tried to resolve the issue with the school, however after multiple emails (which they did not respond) and calls (which I was told I cannot speak to the school director) the school says my account is some reason set to unsubscribe to email, they don't know why, but it's my fault. They cannot offer refund for the class they refused to provide, and the zoom virtual makeup class is right after my child's regular class. It's ridiculous, are we supposed to finish the class then run back home to turn zoom on and repeat the same class again? The staff even told me it's my fault to not call the school about not receiving the notifications..errrr... how do I supposed to know that school sent out emails if I never received them??? Overall experience is very unfriendly, unpleasant, disorganized. No need for such additional headaches read more

Very poor communication, we paid the tuition but ended up not going, wouldn't trust our little one with them.

I come here on Fridays for the hip hop classes. The class is very small, 2-4 people which is great because you can really learn the routines rather than being lost in a large group. Julia is the instructor, she is amazing and very talented! read more

I first became familiar with Nimbus Dance Works as a professional dance company that had performing opportunities for the community. When my daughter was 6 years old, she was able to dance in their production of " The Nutcracker". Though her role as one of "Mama Cannoli's dancing cookies" was small, the 6 weeks of instuction she was given by one of the dancers in the the company was enjoyable and thorough. She learned the choreography quickly and enjoyed all aspects of staging the production. When it came time for the performance, she was amazed to see all the " teachers" were also real, active dancers in the production. The inspiration my child felt when she saw her teachers dancing was priceless. We spent the next year going to many ballet performances, reading about dance, my kid wanted to know more about all the awesome moves she saw at the Nutcracker! Imagine our delight when we found out that Nimbus Dance Works was opening a school. We were incredibly eager to be part of the magic! We are in our 2nd year of instruction at Nimbus and have 1 recital and 2 more Nutcrackers under our belt. As a parent, I am beyond satisfied. The teachers are excellent and the tuition is unbelievably affordable. The dance company continues to be a source of inspiration for the students. If you love to dance, take a class there. If you are human and love to watch art in motion, go to one of their performances. ~lani read more

Nimbus Dance Works has been a great asset to the Jersey City Dance Community. They hire the best international dancers for the company and amazing teachers. Last semester it was exciting to become part of such an amazing group. The faculty and students are like a big family. It's not just about how high your leg can go but also about the process of becoming a great dancer and performer. Nimbus has offered many children in Jersey city scholarships to attend the school, and this shows me how big of a heat the program has. I love this organization and if you are thinking of putting you children in dance this is the place. read more

If you're looking for wonderful people to be around and detailed training from professional dancers whose work is showcased throughout programs and events just for the love of dance - Nimbus Dance Works is the place to be. Whether you're 2 years old or 60 years old I'm absolutely positive that there is something about Nimbus Dance Works that can bring a smile to your face and joy in your heart. As part of the pre-professional program at Nimbus, I can say with full confidence that everyone there is dedicated to spreading art, happiness, knowledge and even social awareness throughout the community. Money is not the main goal of Nimbus Dance Works, as they are a non-profit school and work to bring out the talent and life skills that can be gained through dance in the youth of Jersey City. Their company dancers also serve as teachers for the school, and each one of them bring something wonderful to the table for the students and even other company dancers to learn from. The compassion and care that all of them have for the young developing dancers is obvious and evident to anyone who knows them either personally, or is just looking in upon the classes. Once you join Nimbus, you also join the ever extending family of dancers or people who just love dance - it's only up to you to get involved! Friends made in the studio are those that stay for years and cannot be replaced. Growing with them through dance and experiences makes you feel more connected to Nimbus, and eventually makes it a place you never want to leave at the end of the day. I cannot say enough how wonderful Nimbus Dance Works is and what a genuine place they hold in my heart. (It should also be noted and appreciated that they do offer scholarships to those in need of financial aid. Which means anyone can find a way to make a dance a part of their life!) :) read more

We are so happy with Nimbus! The teachers are so professional and my daughter loves her classes!

My children LOVE dance classes with the talented, loving and enthusiastic teachers at Nimbus. The company performs beautiful original contemporary works and invites children of the school and greater community to share the love of dance, on excursions to their and other professional company dance performances, as well as invites the students to participate in the annual Nutcracker Nimbus does in our home town of Jersey City. My daughters and I have gone on field trips to see Nimbus perform new works at Alvin Ailey in New York City, to see the Alvin Ailey company perform in Newark, and to see a private showing of a Martha Graham rehearsal. It's been a priceless education, a relationship based upon a mutual love of this beautiful form of artistic expression. It's is an amazing opportunity for the children, to meet and speak to kind and open-hearted dancers doing what they love for a living. Thank you, Samuel Pott and everyone else working to bring these gifts to our children and our community. read more

If you're looking for a dance school for your child/children in Jersey City, Nimbus Dance Works is the place to go. My daughters enjoy learning ballet and jazzy hip hop with great teachers in such a warm environment. Nimbus Dance Works is also a professional company, so the children get the experience of performing on stage. read more

Nimbus Dance Works is a wonderful environment for children to grow and learn. If you're looking for personalized training for your child where she/he will experience one on one attention from professionally trained dance teachers, this is the place for you. Students chose from a variety of classes ranging from classical ballet to hip hop. Nimbus dance works students are eager to learn and improve with each class. Not to mention they are taught by Nimbus Dance Works company dancers, you can't get much better than that! read more

I first encountered Nimbus at a local street fair. I had been looking for a new dance school to place my youngest daughter into. The previouse dance school I had her older sister in was very "commercial". I felt the emphasis was placed on overpriced dance costumes and pictures. I wanted something more structured and instructional and do away with all the "fluff". I wanted my daughter to love the art of dance and I wasn't seeing that in the previous school. When I checked out Nimbus, I immediately loved the atmosphere! Since the school is in conjunction with a dance company, the instruction and professionalism was impressive. The teachers themselves are members of the dance company which is an advantage to the students! My daughter was 4 yrs when she first started at Nimbus and as you can imagine, a young class like that would be a hand full. However, I was impressed on how the teachers handled themselves and the children to get them involved and and keep their attention span which is hard at that age. My daughter has since participated in an end of year recital as well as in the Nutcracker this past holiday alongside the dance company. The talent displayed is so inspiring and I am so priveleged to be a part of it! My daughter, along with her older sister, will be entering her second year at Nimbus at their new dance space, and we are absolutely excited! read more