THE DANCE PLATFORM
April 16th - 18th, 2026 | Palm Springs, CA
Over three transformative days, participants will train, create, network, perform, and grow inside two of the desert's most inconic cultural and dance spaces: Nickerson-Rossi's Dance House and Palm Springs Art Museum.
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Application open between
December 7th, 2025 - March 13th, 2026
PERFORMANCES!
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MAR 7
Sunnylands | Rancho Mirage, CA
Step into the stunning Sunnylands Center & Gardens and experience dance reimagined. Nickerson-Rossi Dance Company brings Dance in the Gardens to life, transforming the desert landscape into a living stage where movement, nature, and storytelling seamlessly intertwine.
Admission is free!
APPRENTICESHIP
June 22nd - 28th, 2026 | Palm Springs, CA
This is your chance to immerse yourself in the professional world of Nickerson-Rossi Dance Company! Experience intense training in concert dance, working directly with industry professionals during a week-long series of workshops and choreographic labs. Perform in the closing concert, Integrated, alongside NRD’s talented dancers.
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Application open between
January 1st - May 31st, 2026
-- or until spots are full
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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.
