By Maddie Orton, JerseyArts.com
originally published: 11/24/2022
For more than a decade, Jersey City has had its own special holiday tradition: Nimbus Dance’s Jersey City Nutcracker. The city-centric show runs from Dec. 9 through 23 at the new Nimbus Arts Center.
Host Maddie Orton talks with Nimbus Dance Founding Artistic Director Sam Pott, who choreographed and co-wrote the piece, School Director Harumi Elders, and student dancer Izzy Baculod about being a part of this celebrated annual show.
About the author: Maddie Orton is an Emmy-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker. She has worked on several PBS shows including: "Take on Fake," "NJTV News," "MetroFocus," "WLIW Arts Beat," and "Treasures of New York." A life-long theater lover, Maddie created the documentary "I Can't... I Have Rehearsal," exploring New Jersey's arts education through high school musicals. She studied theater and American Studies at Rutgers University, and lives in the great Garden State with her husband and kiddo.
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EVENT PREVIEWS
McCarter Theatre presents "The Center Will Not Hold" - A Groundbreaking Dance Collaboration
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre Center, in partnership with the Princeton University Art Museum, presents The Center Will Not Hold, a Dorrance Dance production created by MacArthur "Genius" Fellow Michelle Dorrance and Bessie Award–winning breakdancer Ephrat "Bounce" Asherie, on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 7:30pm.
NJPAC presents New Jersey Ballet's New Voices. Bold Visions.
(NEWARK, NJ) -- The New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents New Jersey Ballet, under the artistic direction of Maria Kowroski, in New Voices. Bold Visions — a dynamic celebration of the artists shaping the future of ballet. Performances take place on Friday, April 24 at 7:30pm and Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 3:00pm.
Roxey Ballet's Latin Creations Celebrates 30 Years of Artistic Excellence with a Powerful Showcase of Culture, Legacy, and World-Class Dance
(NEW HOPE, PA) -- On Friday, May 1, 2026, Roxey Ballet presents Latin Creations—an electrifying evening of dance that honors the company's rich history while showcasing the extraordinary talent of its acclaimed artists. This dynamic program brings together powerful storytelling, cultural depth, and bold contemporary vision, reaffirming Roxey Ballet's role as a leading force in regional and national dance. Showtime is 7:00pm.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to NJPAC for Mother's Day Weekend
(NEWARK, NJ) -- Beloved as one of the world's most popular dance companies, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater completes its 20-city coast-to-coast United States tour at Newark's New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) from Friday-Sunday, May 8-10, 2026.
UPCOMING EVENTS
NJ Ballet: Sleeping Beauty A Sensory Friendly Theater PerformanceSunday, April 12, 2026 @ 2:00pmUnion County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) - Main Stage Rahway, NJ
