(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Facing an August 31st deadline to identify a new home, Nimbus Dance Works announces that the organization, one of Jersey City’s largest professional arts non-profits, and a leading dance organization statewide, will relocate to 165 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, for the 2017-18 season.
Nimbus’ new location, adjacent to the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza, and with two dance studios, office and storage space, will house the professional company and Nimbus2 (second company), the School of Nimbus Dance Works, the NimbusPresents performance series, and company offices from which Nimbus administers dance education programs throughout the Jersey City school system. Nimbus has announced a campaign to raise funds and for in-kind items to support the move to the new location.
Made available by Matt Weinreich and Hopkins Group LLC, the new location offers a temporary solution to Nimbus’ critical space needs. Nimbus hopes to publicly announce plans soon for a significant new arts facility in Jersey City to be constructed over the next 2 years.
“As arts groups struggle for space, funding and traction amidst the fast-changing urban environment in Jersey City, we couldn’t be more pleased about the opportunity to move our company and school to 165 Newark Avenue," said Nimbus Artistic Director Samuel Pott. "Jersey City’s character is intertwined with the arts, and I witness daily the ways that dance brings the residents and youth of our city together around shared values. We are grateful that Matt Weinreich and Hopkins Group share this vision for Jersey City and, at a critical moment for our organization, have made this fantastic space available to Nimbus for the immediate future.”
Matt Weinreich of Hopkins Group LLC adds, “As long-time Jersey City investors and developers, we recognize the importance of the arts as part of the community’s cultural fabric. We are glad to be able to provide an attractive temporary home to Nimbus as it finalizes its permanent location within Jersey City.”
Jersey City arts groups are facing increasing financial pressure on account of rising rents, cost of living, and a lack of public and private funding sources. City Council President Rolando Lavarro who assisted with Nimbus’ relocation to 165 Newark Avenue says, “I recognize that the Arts are vital to our City's growth and success. Whether it's working with developers like Matt and Hopkins Group or finding money in our budget to fund the arts, I am committed to do what I can so that valuable cultural assets like Nimbus will not just survive, but will flourish in Jersey City.”.
Nimbus seeks financial and in-kind support for the move, to assist with construction and improvements, office equipment, theatrical lighting equipment, and curtains for the new location. Donations may be made through Nimbus’ website: www.nimbusdanceworks.org or through www.gofundme.com/nimbusnewhome.
