By Jesse & Dave, JerseyArts.com
originally published: 04/12/2019
Nimbus Dance Works has been presenting contemporary dance in Jersey City and beyond since 2005. Through critically acclaimed performances throughout New Jersey and the Northeast, programs for local youth and seniors, partnerships with regional civic and cultural institutions , and collaborations with notable composers and visual artists, NImbus weaves together artistic excellence and community impact. Join Jesse and Dave as they talk to the people that bring this company to life.
About the author: Jesse North is a journalist based in New York. Through the mediums of digital video and articles for both print and digital, his coverage includes breaking news, politics, crime, celebrity news, and entertainment features with a focus on diversity and inclusion in the arts. Jesse’s work has been seen on NBC News, Us Weekly, Broadway.com, Entertainment Weekly, People, and 92nd Street Y. Jesse is also a roller coaster enthusiast and Ben & Jerry’s connoisseur. | Dave Tavani is a freelance video story teller and photographer. In addition to contributing to Jersey Arts, Dave works mainly for nonprofit and arts organizations in the Philadelphia area. His recent clients include Visit Philadelphia, The Pew Center for Arts and Heritage, McCarter Theatre Center, Philadelphia Magazine, The Food Trust, Association for Public Art, and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife and basset hound.
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(WOODBRIDGE, NJ) -- Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors, sights, sounds, tastes and smells of Spain as Alborada Spanish Dance presents their 13th Annual Feria de Sevilla on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at Parker Press Park. Admission to this colorful and exciting festival is free. The event begins at 2:30pm.

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