BALLET.
MODERN. CONTEMPORARY.
PARTNERING.
JAZZ.
In this week-long workshop, dancers will take multiple masterclasses and rehearse in new choreographic works that will continue to enhance their dance training and artistry over the summer.
The company dancers of Nickerson-Rossi Dance, guest artists from college dance programs, and professional dance companies will be instructing!
Dancers will present a solo to a panel of College Professors, Directors from Professional Dance Companies, and Talent Agents.
Dancers will perform at the end of the program two choreographic works, along with the NRD Apprenticeship Program and the Professional Nickerson-Rossi Dance Company.
Requirements to Attend
Intermediate / Advanced in Ballet and Modern
A 2 - 5 minute solo prepared.
Nickerson-Rossi Dance company dancer or faculty can assist with solo choreography the week before Direct/Link.
Email info@nickersonrossidance.com to request solo.
PRICING
ENROLLMENT
ENROLL
$999
+ 6 hours of classes
+ 16 hours of choreography
+ Perform 2 Choreographic Works
+ Professional Photo & Videos from Show
SOLO
CHOREO
$475
SOLO CHOREOGRAPHY (if you don't have a solo prepared)
***program accepts student choreogrraphy
+ Original Choreography by a Company Dancer from Nickerson-Rossi or Academy Faculty
2025 RESIDENT ARTISTS
Chad Allen Ortiz
Executive Director
of Nickerson-Rossi Dance
Kim T. Davis
Director
of Modesto Junior College
2024 RESIDENT ARTISTS
Hai Cohen
Independent Choreographer and Educator
Guest Choreographer
Bernard Brown
Assistant Professor of Dance
at Loyola Marymount University
Guest Choreographer
SCHEDULE
Monday,
June 23rd
PALM DESERT STUDIO
9am - 10:30pm
Class
10:30pm - 10:45am
Break
10:45am - 1pm
Choreography 1
1pm - 1:45pm
Lunch
1:45pm - 3:45pm
Choreography 2
Thursday,
June 26th
PALM DESERT STUDIO
9am - 10:30pm
Class
10:30pm - 10:45am
Break
10:45am - 1pm
Choreography 1
1pm - 1:45pm
Lunch
1:45pm - 3:45pm
Choreography 2
Sunday,
June 29th
PS ART MUSUEM
SHOW DAY!
Timeline TBD
Tuesday,
June 24th
PALM DESERT STUDIO
9am - 10:30pm
Class
10:30pm - 10:45am
Break
10:45am - 1pm
Choreography 1
1pm - 1:45pm
Lunch
1:45pm - 3:45pm
Choreography 2
Friday,
June 27th
PALM SPRINGS STUDIO
10am - 12pm
Solo Adjudication
1pm - 4pm
Run of Show
Wednesday,
June 25th
PALM DESERT STUDIO
9am - 10:30pm
Class
10:30pm - 10:45am
Break
10:45am - 1pm
Choreography 1
1pm - 1:45pm
Lunch
1:45pm - 3:45pm
Choreography 2
Saturday,
June 28th
PS ART MUSUEM
SHOW DAY!
Timeline TBD
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