APPRENTICESHIP 2023
JULY 24 - 30TH
The application is closed.
The Apprenticeship Program is back and is seeking to work with dancers between the ages of 17 - 22 for a week filled with masterclasses, repertoire, and the closing performance. Dancers will work with the internationally renowned Artistic Director, Michael Nickerson-Rossi, and his company dancers to learn and perform an original NRD Repertoire and a new work by Michael Nickerson-Rossi integrated with the company dancers.
at Nickerson-Rossi's Dance House in Downtown Palm Springs, California.
Classes offered in Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, Composition, Partnering, and Improv.
Lastly, dancers will be reviewed for a paid company position with Nickerson-Rossi Dance.
SCHEDULE
Monday,
July 24th
9am - 10:30am
Class with Michael Nickerson
Modern
15 minute break
10:45am - 12pm
Class with Cristina McKeever
Jazz
12pm - 1pm
Break
1pm - 3pm
Choreography 1
New work with Michael and Cristina
15 minute break
3:15pm - 5:15pm
Choreography 2
DNA with Nickerson-Rossi Dance
Thursday,
July 27th
9am - 10:30am
Class with Hailee Whiddon
Ballet
15 minute break
10:45am - 12pm
Class with Samantha DeMarco
Contemporary
12pm - 1pm
Break
1pm - 3pm
Choreography 1
New work with Michael and Cristina
15 minute break
3:15pm - 5:15pm
Choreography 2
DNA with Nickerson-Rossi Dance
Sunday,
July 30th
1pm - 4pm
Tech Rehearsal
5pm - 6pm
Show
Tuesday,
July 25th
9am - 10:30am
Class with Michael Nickerson
Modern
15 minute break
10:45am - 12pm
Class with Chad Ortiz
Contemporary
12pm - 1pm
Break
1pm - 3pm
Choreography 1
New work with Michael and Cristina
15 minute break
3:15pm - 5:15pm
Choreography 2
DNA with Nickerson-Rossi Dance
Friday,
July 28th
9am - 10:30am
Class with Michael Nickerson
Modern
15 minute break
10:45am - 12pm
Class with Corey Levine
Contemporary
12pm - 1pm
Break
1pm - 3pm
Choreography 1
New work with Michael and Cristina
15 minute break
3:15pm - 5:15pm
Choreography 2
DNA with Nickerson-Rossi Dance
Wednesday,
July 26th
9am - 10:30am
Class with Heidi Buehler
Ballet
15 minute break
10:45am - 12pm
Class with Marissa Andresky
Modern
12pm - 1pm
Break
1pm - 3pm
Choreography 1
New work with Michael and Cristina
15 minute break
3:15pm - 5:15pm
Choreography 2
DNA with Nickerson-Rossi Dance
Saturday,
July 29th
1pm - 3pm
Choreography 1
New work with Michael and Cristina
15 minute break
3:15pm - 5:15pm
Choreography 2
DNA with Nickerson-Rossi Dance
FACULTY of NICKERSON-ROSSI
Michael Nickerson-Rossi
Artistic Director
of Nickerson-Rossi Dance
Cristina McKeeber
Faculty of
Nickerson-Rossi Dance
Chad Allen Ortiz
Executive Director of
Nickerson-Rossi Dance
Samantha DeMarco
Company Dancer of
Nickerson-Rossi Dance
Marissa Andresky
Company Dancer of
Nickerson-Rossi Dance
Hailee Whiddon
Company Dancer of
Nickerson-Rossi Dance
Corey Levine
Company Dancer of
Nickerson-Rossi Dance
INHALE THE BEAUTY,
EXHALE THE UGLY
This program is accepting 7 dancers.
Program Days
July 24th - 30th, 2023
Venue
Nickerson-Rossi's Dance House
Downtown Palm Springs, California
Technique
Modern
Ballet
Contemporary
Contemporary Partnering
Choreography/Composition
Structured Improv
Classes and Rep Rehearsals with
Michael Nickerson-Rossi
and Company
Performance
Sunday, July 30th, 2023
PRICING
Apprenticeship Program
(Must submit online to be approved for program)
$1,275
INCLUDES
+ 14 hours of classes
+ 24 hours of repertoire rehearsals
+ NRD Company Masterclasses
+ Dance the NRD Repertoire
+ Original work set by Michael Nickerson-Rossi with the company dancers
+ Professional Photo & Videos from Performance for Demos and Reels
+ Closing Performance
The application is closed.
"My journey with NRD started through the apprenticeship program in 2013. I never knew it would lead me to tour internationally with the company, own a dance studio, manage a dance theater, and work with other incredible artists in the dance industry. The first step is what leads you to your desired future. It's right in front of you."
Chad Ortiz
Executive Director
of Nickerson-Rossi Dance
"There has always been a strong desire for me as a dancer to immerse myself in new professional settings to further enhance my training and develop my career as a professional dancer.
Having recently moved to the West Coast, the apprenticeship program by Nickerson Rossi Dance offered just that. The program consisted of classes, rehearsals, photoshoots, performance experience, and more, which allowed opportunity for dancers to participate in a program that closely represents the life of a dancer working for a professional company."
Marissa Andresky
Company Dancer
of Nickerson-Rossi Dance
