FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 5th, 2025
Nimbus Dance Elects New Board Officers to
Lead Organization into Exciting Season of Growth and Expansion
[Jersey City, NJ] – Nimbus Dance, a trailblazing arts organization rooted in Jersey City, proudly announces the election of a new slate of officers to its Board of Directors. These esteemed leaders bring a wide range of expertise in arts, architecture, marketing, civic leadership, and strategic growth and will guide Nimbus into a bold next chapter.
Newly Elected Officers:
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Stephanie Daniels, Board President
Creative Director, City of Jersey City (Joined 2015) -
Gennean Scott-Gray, Co-Vice President
Senior Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer, Omaha Performing Arts (Joined 2023) -
Ken Tanaka, Co-Vice President
Registered Architect (Joined 2025) -
Sanjay Chauhan, Treasurer
Chief Financial Officer, Pan Am Equities (Joined 2025) -
Rachel Ptak, Secretary
Associate & Sector Marketing Leader, DLR Group (Joined 2025)
These leaders continue to serve along a dedicated board comprised of: LeToya Bacon, Rae DuBose, Hali Epstein, Andrea Gunden, Wendy Paul, and Samuel Pott.
Pictured above (Left to Right): Stephanie Daniels, Gennean Scott-Gray, Ken Tanaka, Sanjay Chauhan, Rachel Ptak.
This newly elected officer team will lead Nimbus through major upcoming initiatives including:
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The expansion of the beloved Jersey City Nutcracker into Jersey Nutcracker, bringing the timeless holiday production to communities across the state including at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and Kean University;
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The opening of The School of Nimbus Dance in Summit this September, which will offer top-tier youth dance training, adult dance classes, and world-class performances to families in Union County and surrounding areas.
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The development of Nimbus’ next multi-year strategic plan, with a focus on organizational growth, deepened community engagement, and long-term sustainability.
“As we celebrate 20 years of dance, community, and creative innovation, this moment marks an exciting new era for Nimbus,” said Samuel Pott, Nimbus Founder and Artistic Director. “Our newly elected officers embody the vision and expertise to lead Nimbus into a statewide and national future—while staying true to our Jersey City roots.”
About Nimbus
Nimbus Dance bridges the gap between world-class performances and community engagement by presenting work that challenges, speaks to, and elevates the core beliefs of its diverse audience. Founded in 2005 by visionary Artistic Director Samuel Pott (former soloist with the Martha Graham Dance Company) and based in Jersey City, Nimbus stands at the forefront of excellence in the arts, civic engagement, and equitable impact. With a highly physical and visually engaging aesthetic, the company performs nationally and throughout the greater New Jersey/New York region, impacting more than 16,000 people annually.
Nimbus maintains its home base at the Nimbus Arts Center in Jersey City—a 14,500 square foot interdisciplinary venue that houses the company’s administrative offices, performance space, and robust arts education initiatives, including The School of Nimbus. In September, Nimbus will expand its footprint with the opening of a new location in Summit, NJ, extending its mission and programming to families in Union County and beyond. Recent collaborations include partnerships with the Boston Symphony at Tanglewood, the New Jersey Symphony at NJPAC, the Gordon Parks Foundation through The New Tide by Dawn Marie Bazemore, and the Bar Harbor Music Festival at the Acadia Dance Festival, which Nimbus produces.
Contact:
Brittany Couch
Development & Communications Associate
brittany@nimbusdanceworks.org
(201) 377-0718
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