December, 6-22, 2024

Jersey City Nutcracker, Presented by Nimbus Dance

The poster promotes the "Jersey City Nutcracker" at the Nimbus Arts Center. At the top, the title appears in large, golden lette Megan Maloy

The beloved local holiday tradition returns December 6 – 22! Nimbus Dance’s exuberant and timely retelling of The Nutcracker brings a fresh and vibrant twist to the classic tale. Featuring the acclaimed professional dancers of Nimbus Dance with over 80 youth dancers from the School of Nimbus, this production is a must-see for families and audiences of all ages.

Set to Tchaikovsky’s renowned orchestral score, Jersey City Nutcracker tells the story of two children’s city adventure through fantasy, adversity, and celebration with lessons of friendship and community along the way. Choreographed and directed by Nimbus Founder and Artistic Director Samuel Pott, this adaption of the holiday classic is performed by a stand-out cast of professional dancers from Nimbus Dance; familiar characters such as the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Rat King, and Drosselmeyer make appearances, but with a Jersey City twist! Set against jaw-dropping animated video projections by Laia Cabrera and Isabelle Duverger, this tale of holiday spirit moves youth and adults alike. Plus: surprise guest performers make unforgettable cameo appearances; stay tuned!

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