Nickerson-Rossi Dance (NRD) enters its 13th season with a powerful sense of clarity and commitment. Titled Chiseled to Essence, this season marks a refined and intentional shift — one that hones in on the heart of what makes NRD vital: bold performance, community impact, and transformative dance education.

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At a time when the arts are undervalued and underfunded, NRD stands as a force of resilience, healing, and innovation.

With your support, this season will…

• Empowers Emerging Artists
  Your gift helps fund residencies, commissions, and performance opportunities for early-career and underrepresented choreographers and dancers.

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• Delivers Free & Low-Cost Dance Education
  NRD partners with schools, universities, and districts to provide professional-level training to students who would otherwise lack access.

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• Bridges Art & Healing
  We bring trauma-informed dance programming into recovery centers, youth shelters, and therapeutic settings—reaching people where dance is needed most.

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• Anchors the Arts in Palm Springs & Beyond
  As a nationally touring company with a local heart, NRD draws cultural tourism and fosters a thriving arts ecosystem in the Coachella Valley.

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• Creates Inclusive Performance Platforms
  From the Palm Springs International Dance Festival to The Dance House artist residencies, we spotlight diverse voices and stories in contemporary dance.

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• Builds Sustainable Careers in the Arts
  Through our internship pipeline, college partnerships (Drexel, Peabody Institute), and job creation, we train young dancers for lasting success—not burnout.

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• Backs Touring, Commissions & New Works
  Your donation helps bring new dance to life—on stages like Jacob’s Pillow, the Royal Theatre in Turin, and festivals across the country.

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• Engages Audiences Through Meaningful Stories
  Our work doesn’t just entertain — it sparks conversations, evokes emotions, and encourages reflection.

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• Maximizes Every Dollar
  As a nimble, artist-led nonprofit, your support directly impacts programming, artists, and students—not overhead.

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Your donation doesn’t just support a performance — it supports a mission to make dance a vehicle for equity, expression, and evolution.

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Whether you're a first-time donor or a longtime supporter, your gift fuels a future where artists thrive, audiences are moved, and communities are changed — one powerful performance at a time.