Nimbus Dance & NJ Symphony Present Firebird and Dark Water at Count Basie Center for the Arts

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.

"Audiences can expect to be transported by these two new creations, each depicting fantastical and highly visual worlds, whose stories are animated by the chameleon-like dancers of Nimbus.” - Samuel Pott, Artistic Director and Choreographer

New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) -- Friday, March 7th 8PM and Sunday, March 9th at 3PM

(1 Center Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102)

Count Basie Center for the Arts -- Saturday, March 8th at 8PM

(99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, New Jersey 07701)