ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION
Nickerson-Rossi's mission is to always highlight the greats and pioneers of modern dance before implementing a "stylized" genre. A strong emphasis on principals versus aesthetics.
Here is where Michael has made an impact, and will continue to do so...
WHERE MICHAEL HAS TAUGHT:
UNIVERSITIES/STATE:
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY - TISCH SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY / PEABODY CONSERVATORY
TOWSON UNIVERSITY
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY DOMINGUEZ HILLS
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FULLERTON
FRESNO STATE UNIVERSITY
STOCKTON UNIVERSITY
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY
WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY
​
COMMUNITY COLLEGE:
CERRITOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CYPRESS COLLEGE
EL CAMINO COLLEGE
GOLDEN WEST COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ORANGE COAST COLLEGE
MODESTO JUNIOR COLLEGE
MOORPARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SANTA ANA COLLEGE
SANTA MONICA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
IRVINE VALLEY COLLEGE
DANCE FESTIVALS / PROFESSIONAL VENUES:
AMERICAN COLLEGE DANCE ASSOCIATION
(FORMERLY AMERICAN COLLEGE DANCE FESTIVAL)
CAPE COD DANCE FESTIVAL
THE ROCK SCHOOL (WEST)
LOS ANGELES DANCE FESTIVAL
NATIONAL DANCE EDUCATION ORGANIZATION
PALM SPRINGS DANCE FESTIVAL
INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIVAL
PERIDANCE / CAPEZIO CENTER NEW YORK
NATIONAL DANCE EDUCATORS ORGANIZATION | DELAWARE
PRINCETON BALLET
Mark Tomasic
Head Department of Dance
Santa Monica Community College
"[Michael's] work was of such high caliber I immediately invited Mr. Nickerson-Rossi to serve as a Guest Arts at Santa Monica College for the Spring 2016 semester. [Michael forges] a path of inclusivity that embraces students, dance professionals of the highest caliber and members of the community at large."
Lori Bryhni
Former President
California Dance Educator’s Association
"Mr. Nickerson-Rossi is an exemplary educator whose dedication and passion in teaching is evident in his rapport with students and teachers and the quality of work they produce. When working and mentoring students, Michael Nickerson-Rossi communicates his ideas and concepts clearly and combines the warm qualities of a sensitive artist and the discipline of a driven professional to motivate and inspire them."