“Michael Nickerson-Rossi brings the art and beauty of dance to the desert”
- Desert Magazine
2024/25 SEASON OF ATTAINMENT
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.
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)!
March 7th, 2025
The Art of Dance
A Night with Nickerson-Rossi Dance Company
@ PALM SPRINGS ART MUSUEM | ANNENBERG THEATER
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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.
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 doors to dancers seeking pathways to the professional industries in dance or collegial dance programs.​​
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Enrollment Open Now
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In-Person Enrollment
December 15th, 2024
10am - 12pm
@ Palm Springs Location
KIDS CLASSES
at the Academy of Nickerson-Rossi Dance
Introductory kids classes are also available at the academy for K - 8th grade students in styles of Ballet, Jazz, and Hip-Hop in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and Desert Hot Springs.​​
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Session 2
January 13th - May 10th, 2025
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Enrollment Open Now
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In-Person Enrollment
December 15th, 2024
10am - 12pm
@ Palm Springs Location
KIDS DANCE SHOWCASE!
​December 14th, 2024
1PM @ DHS Health and Wellness Center
11750 Cholla Dr B, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
