2023/24 Regularly Scheduled Classes Closed
2023/24 Pre-Professional and Youth Ensemble Rehearsals Closed
**Please keep in mind that specialized programs can be scheduled during class closures.
**Dates that districts close schools may be added to this list.
**Closing schedule can be prone to changes.
September 4th, 2023
Labor Day
October 29th - November 5th, 2023
Classes closed due to the Palm Springs International Dance Festival
November 19th - 24th, 2023
Thanksgiving Break
December 10th, 2023 - January 7th, 2024
Pre-Professional Saturdays and Youth Ensemble Wednesdays Close for Winter
All Optional Classes Close
Level 3 Thursdays Close
December 16th - January 7th, 2024
Winter Break
January 15th, 2024
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 12th, 2024
Lincoln's Day
February 16th - 19th, 2024
President's Day Weekend
March 31st - April 21st, 2024
Spring Break
May 5th, 2024
Pre-Professional Saturdays and Youth Ensemble Wednesdays Close for Summer
All Optional Classes Close
Level 3 Thursday classes close
May 25th, 2023
Beginning of Summer Break - All Classes Close for Summer
SEPTEMBER
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September 5th
Palm Springs Academy Classes Begin
K - 8th, Level 2, and 3
OCTOBER
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October 5th
Palm Desert Open Rehearsal (Fundraising Event)
Level 3 Students
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October 28th
Palm Springs High School Dance Invitational
Youth Ensemble and Pre-Professional Track
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October 29th
Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade
Youth Ensemble and Pre-Professional Track
NOVEMBER
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November 4th
Palm Springs International Dance Festival
Youth Dance Ensemble and Pre-Professional Track
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November 9th
DSUSD Outreach Performance
Youth Dance Ensemble
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November 11th
Nickerson-Rossi Dance Annual Fundraiser Event
Pre-Professional Track
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November 17th - 19th
Velocity Dance Convention (Palm Springs)
*Optional for Youth Dance Ensemble and Pre-Professional Track
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November 24th - 26th
Nickerson-Rossi Dance Rep
Invited Pre-Professional Track Students only
DECEMBER
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December 1st
Academy Kids Classes Performance
K - 8th Grade Classes
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December 2nd
Academy Fall Dance Concert
Youth Dance Ensemble and Pre-Professional Track
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December 7th
PSUSD Outreach Performance
Youth Dance Ensemble and Pre-Professional Track
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December 9th
Sunnylands Performance
Pre-Professional Track
JANUARY
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January 13th
Palm Desert High School Invitational
Youth Dance Ensemble and Pre-Professional Track
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January 20th
NRD 11th Anniversary Performance
Youth Dance Ensemble and Pre-Professional Track
FEBRUARY
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No Programs Scheduled At This Time
MARCH
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No Programs Scheduled At This Time
APRIL
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April 4th - 7th
Palm Springs International Dance Festival Spring Gala
Youth Dance Ensemble and Pre-Professional Track
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April 20th
Mavericks Dance Invitational @ Rancho Mirage HS
Youth Dance Ensemble and Pre-Professional Track
MAY
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May 4th
Academy Closing Showcase
All Level 1-3 Academy Students
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May 5th
Academy Closing Showcase
Youth Classes K-8th Grade
JUNE
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June 17th - 27th
Summer Dance Jam
Level 1, 2, and 3
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June 17th - 27th
Kids Dance Jam
Grades K - 8th
JULY - AUGUST
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July 22nd - 26th
DIRECT/LINK +
Apprenticeship Program
Level 1, 2, and 3 can apply