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“Michael Nickerson-Rossi brings the art and beauty of dance to the desert”

        - Desert Magazine

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2024/25   SEASON OF ATTAINMENT

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BEHIND THE CURTAIN

December 4th, 2024

@ NICKERSON-ROSSI'S DANCE HOUSE

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​December 7th, 2024

11:30AM  & 1:30PM

 

 Sunnylands welcomes Nickerson-Rossi Dance and their company of contemporary dancers in this immersive garden experience. 

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Admission is free.

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SUNNYLANDS presents
NICKERSON-ROSSI DANCE

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FULL THROTTLE

WORKSHOP. AUDITION. PERFORMANCE.

JANAURY 3RD - 5TH, 2025

@ LOS ANGELES DANCE PROJECT

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THIS SEASON

 

Nickerson-Rossi Dance is highlighted in the American College Dance Association’s 2025 Northwest Conference as the Professional Dance Company. NRD will tour throughout Florida, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Northern California with professional and educational residencies!  

 

Along with performing Founder/Artistic Director Michael Nickerson-Rossi’s repertoire, NRD has commissioned a New York City resident, Sean Curran (Artistic Director of Sean Curran Dance Company), for the 2025 premiere piece on the two male company dancers. Additionally, the company will reset Dante Puleio’s (Artistic Director of the historic Jose Limon Dance Company) choreographic work titled “Unearthed,” which premiered in 2021. Plus, a commissioned work by Mr. Nickerson-Rossi's mentor, Kim T. Davis (Professor & Director of Dance, Modesto Junior College)!

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THE ANNIVERSARY CONCERT

JANUARY 25TH | 7PM

JANUARY 26TH | 3PM


@ NICKERSON-ROSSI'S DANCE HOUSE

Witness the artistic excellence of the Nickerson-Rossi Dance Company in their 12th Anniversary Dance Concert. Through the fusion of modern and ballet techniques, Nickerson-Rossi's choreography evokes an emotional response through storytelling and thought-provoking themes.

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BE THE LAUNCHPAD

 

Support Nickerson-Rossi Dance Company’s “Season of Attainment,” and open the door to exclusive opportunities such as "behind-the-curtain" rehearsals and socials, converse directly with the artists, directors, and board that complete the Nickerson-Rossi Dance Company, and engage with Michael Nickerson-Rossi’s creative process as you learn the history of the dance company, their current initiatives, and future goals.

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THE ACADEMY

the offical school of Nickerson-Rossi Dance

The Academy of Nickerson-Rossi Dance is a comprehensive dance education program focused on classical dance (ballet and modern) and supplemental contemporary and jazz dance genres. Founded by company Artistic Director, Michael Nickerson-Rossi, the academy opens it's doors to dancers who seek pathways to the professional industries in dance or collegial dance programs.​​

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KIDS CLASSES

at the Academy of Nickerson-Rossi Dance

Introductory kids classes are also available at the academy for students K - 8th grade in styles of Ballet, Jazz, and Hip-Hop in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and Desert Hot Springs.​

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Session 1 of 2

August 12th - December 14th, 2024

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KIDS DANCE SHOWCASE!

​December 14th, 2024

1PM @ DHS Health and Wellness Center

11750 Cholla Dr B, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240

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Want to join our education team?

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Michael Nickerson-Rossi
Founder/ Artistic Director

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Chad Allen Ortiz

Executive Director

Michael Nickerson-Rossi

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