Nimbus Dance & NJ Symphony Present Firebird and Dark Water
Date: Friday, February 21, 2025
Time: E.D.T.
Nimbus Dance collaborates with the New Jersey Symphony for two world premiere works this spring. Firebird, choreographed by Artistic Director Samuel Pott, reimagines the iconic folktale through a contemporary lens, depicting themes of freedom, flight, and reconciliation. Accompanied by a live orchestral performance conducted by Xian Zhang, this bold production features an interactive set design and a fresh narrative perspective.
Dark Water, created by Pott and composer Qasim Naqvi, explores humankind’s complex relationship with the natural world. With evocative set designs by Nicola López and a haunting score performed by a Symphony piano quintet, the piece transports audiences into the depths of the ocean, blending movement, music, and visual art into a powerful sensory experience.
See it live!
New Jersey Performing Arts Center with New Jersey Symphony (Firebird and Dark Water)
Friday, March 7th, 8 PM
Sunday, March 9th, 3 PM
Purchase Tickets ($20 – $135)
Count Basie Center for the Arts with New Jersey Symphony (Dark Water only)
Saturday, March 8th, 8PM
Purchase Tickets ($29 – $110)
Nimbus Artistic Director Samuel Pott interprets Igor Stravinsky’s masterpiece Firebird, conducted by Xian Zhang and to be performed with the New Jersey Symphony. Composer Qasim Naqvi and Pott Create Dark Water, third and final installment in series dedicated to natural world, with sets by Guggenheim Fellow, Nicola López.
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PREVIEW: Bickford Theater at the Morris Museum
Friday, February 21st, 7 PM
Purchase Tickets ($23 – $28)
Nimbus Dance returns to the Bickford Theater with a vibrant program blending music and movement. Morris Knolls High School students will join Nimbus dancers in Samuel Pott’s playful Roseification, set to Valerie Coleman’s lively score, alongside joyful works featuring music by Paquito D’Rivera, Nancy Wilson, and Nina Simone. The evening concludes with a preview of Pott’s reimagined Firebird, set to Stravinsky’s iconic score, ahead of its premiere with the New Jersey Symphony.
Don’t miss this thrilling series of world premieres, celebrating the artistry and innovation that define Nimbus Dance. Reserve your tickets today!
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