NEXT UP!
Over three transformative days, participants will train, create, network, perform, and grow inside two of the desert’s most iconic cultural and dance spaces:
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Nickerson-Rossi's Dance House
and the Palm Springs Art Museum
April 16th - 18th, 2026
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Application open between December 7th, 2025 -- February 6th, 2026.
AND...
JAN 10
Little Theatre | Modesto, CA
Presented by Modesto Junior College’s Dance Department, Nickerson-Rossi Dance joins forces with New York City’s Urban Tribe Company for a dynamic collaborative performance. This exciting partnership blends distinctive styles and vibrant energy, offering audiences a unique celebration of contemporary dance and artistic innovation.
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Nickerson-Rossi Dance launches its 13th season, Chiseled to Essence, marking a pivotal moment of focus and refinement in its mission to advance contemporary dance through performance, education, and community engagement.
This season introduces a more intentional approach to artistic partnerships, celebrates the return of Michael Nickerson-Rossi’s acclaimed work DNA, and features residencies in Orlando, Northern California, and Oregon.
Continuing collaborations with Sunnylands and the Palm Springs Art Museum, and others, to expand the company’s reach.
Guest choreographer Lori Bryhni joins the season, adding a fresh creative perspective to a year rooted in artistic excellence and meaningful impact.
