Professional dance company Nimbus Dance will return to The Putney School for a performance on Friday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Calder Hall.

Nimbus Dance has performed at The Putney School annually for 13 straight years, making this unique, creative, and educational partnership one of the most enduring programs of its kind in the country.

Students from Putney take masterclasses from the professional company dancers, while Nimbus uses the time to develop and rehearse new dance works. This year, Putney students will perform alongside company dancers of the lauded company artistic director, Samuel Pott’s newest work in progress: “Dark Water” which will premiere with the New Jersey Symphony in March 2025.

“Dark Water” is the third installment of Samuel Pott’s environmentally-themed series Anima, rounding out a 10-year collaboration between choreographer Samuel Pott and composer Qasim Naqvi. Where the earlier works: “Patch of Turf” (2015) and “Falling Sky” (2019), reflect and contrast earthly/primal and lofty/ethereal realms of experience, “Dark Water” completes the cycle by drawing inspiration from forces of ocean and liquid that are seen as a constant around us and within us.

Also on the Program: A tender and expansive new duet by Cuban choreographer, Pedro Ruiz and classic works from the Nimbus Repertory: “Six Chansons” and “The After Party”

“Nimbus’ partnership with The Putney School has always been a source of inspiration and renewal for our company,” said Pott. The opportunity to explore new creative ground in such an enriching environment fuels our work, and having Putney students join us on stage this year brings a unique energy to “Dark Water.” We’re proud to continue this tradition of collaboration that deepens the artistic experience for everyone involved.”

Pott also has ties to the Putney community. His mother Jay Goodwin Pott graduated with the Class of ‘62 and his cousin John Byrne Cook with the Class of ‘58.

Putney’s Director of Dance + Performing Arts Coordinator, Jessica Batten is looking forward to the visit.

“The Putney Dance Program is elated to host Nimbus Dance on our campus once again!” Batten said. “The exchange of energy and inspiration during this week-long residency is palpable and one of the highlights of our entire year. Come witness the Nimbus/Putney magic and see what a gift this collaboration is for all.”