Performance Companies at the Pulse

Nova Jazz is an innovative, high-energy, dance
performance company comprised of young adults. The highly trained and hand-picked members of nova jazz are proficient in styles ranging from theatre dance and jazz to ballet and Middle-Eastern dancing. As leaders in their schools and community, nova jazz members are required to maintain a disciplined schedule of performance classes as well as uphold high standards of academic achievement and community service.

Meta Works - A Modern Company established in 2005 with the purpose of demonstrating the astounding aesthetics of modern dance to surrounding communities. These individually selected members range from ages 13-18 and are trained in the styles of modern, ballet, jazz, and Duncan. Meta Works members have performed in a variety of events including a fund raiser in NYC to raise money for Hurricane Katrina.

Infinity is a unique repertory theatre company run entirely by teens in consultation with adult advisors. Members of the Company have completed 2 years of study in the Conservatory program. They are responsible for all aspects of putting on a show within a budget, including picking the material, producing, directing, lighting, and sound.

Tap Orchestra, The Pulse Performing Arts Studio's elite tap dancing company, not only performs locally but also is an award winning competition group.

Nova Jazz II, the offspring of its advanced counterpart nova jazz, is an intermediate level jazz performance company. Centered around it's sense of style as well as technique, this performance troupe has performed at such venues as Hersheypark in Pennsylvania, New York City's Battery Park, and Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey.

Detente is the resident Hip Hop company at the Pulse. Translated as "peace" or a "joining of nations", Detente is directed by Clarke Michael. They have performed this year at Blythedale Hospital, the Mount Kisco parade as well as competitions and the Pulse performances.

Detente is a hip hop company dedicated to excellence and precision as well as entertainment. They pursue a fusion of different styles of hip hop and strive to entertain!

Pulse Pointes - Created for dancers who work entirely on pointe during class and in choreography. Pulse Pointes dancers learn a variety of classical variations as well as new group choreographies. They perform annually at the Youth American Grand Prix competition as well as in Pulse performances and other venues. Pulse Pointes is for Ballet dancers who have achieved level Four or above class status at the Pulse and dancers are chosen by invitation only.

The Crew is an all guy's performance and competitive hip-hop company. Under the direction of "Robin" , the members of the CREW will participate in 4 competitions as well as approximately 5 additional performances throughout the year.