Hi-Desert Cultural Center has partnered with Nickerson-Rossi Dance (Palm Springs International Dance Festival) to bring an unprecedented new dance program to Greater Joshua Tree! Our goal is to provide area youth with sustainable, high-caliber dance education and access to more professional, educational, and therapeutic dance program possibilities created through Nickerson-Rossi Dance.
A brand new, further-expanded comprehensive dance program directed by Nickerson-Rossi Dance in partnership with Hi-Desert Cultural Center is set to potentially open in September 2022 and run through May 2023. Classes for toddlers, youth, pre-teens, and teens opening soon!
YOUTH WORKSHOP
BALLET.
MODERN. CONTEMPORARY.
June 22nd - 25th, 2022
In this 4-day workshop, dancers will receive 4 days of training from 10 am to 4 pm each day, concluding with a Student Showcase for parents, friends, and the public and featuring the enrolled students of the Youth Summer Dance Workshop, the Professional Dance Company of Nickerson-Rossi Dance, and the students from their school at Palm Springs Dance Academy.
Classes consist of ballet, modern, and contemporary, under the instruction of the internationally renowned professional dance company, Nickerson-Rossi Dance. Join four of their company dancers and the Artistic Director of Nickerson-Rossi Dance, Michael Nickerson-Rossi, as they teach these classes and lead the enrolled dancers into a rehearsal setting to learn a new choreographic work that they will perform for friends and family in an informal performance.
Requirements to Attend
Ages 12 - 19
(some exceptions may apply)
Prior training in Ballet
YOUTH WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Wednesday,
June 22nd
10am - 11am
Ballet
With Hailee Whiddon
15 min break
11:15am - 12:15pm
Modern
With Marissa Andresky
15 minute break
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Contemporary
With Samantha DeMarco
1:30pm - 2pm
Break
2pm - 4pm
Workshop / Choreography
With Company
Saturday,
June 25th
10am - 11am
Ballet
With Hailee Whiddon
15 min break
11:15am - 12:15pm
Modern
With Marissa Andresky
15 minute break
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Contemporary
With Samantha DeMarco
1:30pm - 2pm
Break
2pm - 3pm
Workshop
3pm - 4pm
Parent Viewing
Student Showcase
Featuring enrolled students, Academy Students, and Professional Dance Company.
Thursday,
June 23rd
10am - 11am
Ballet
With Hailee Whiddon
15 min break
11:15am - 12:15pm
Modern
With Marissa Andresky
15 minute break
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Contemporary
With Samantha DeMarco
1:30pm - 2pm
Break
2pm - 4pm
Workshop / Choreography
With Company
Friday,
June 24th
10am - 11am
Ballet
With Hailee Whiddon
15 min break
11:15am - 12:15pm
Modern
With Marissa Andresky
15 minute break
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Contemporary
With Samantha DeMarco
1:30pm - 2pm
Break
2pm - 4pm
Workshop / Choreography
With Company
MASTER INSTRUCTORS
Nickerson-Rossi Dance
Michael Nickerson-Rossi
Artistic Director
& Choreographer
Chad Allen Ortiz
Exectuive Director & Choreographer
Hailee Whiddon
Company Dancer
Ballet Instructor
Marissa Andresky
Company Dancer
Modern Instructor
Samantha DeMarco
Company Dancer
Contemporary Instructor
PRICING
YOUTH SUMMER WORKSHOP
June 22nd - 25th, 2022
$499
INCLUDES
+ 12 hours of classes
+ 7 hours of choreography rehearsals
+ Perform Choreography by Michael Nickerson-Rossi & Chad Allen Ortiz
KIDS WORKSHOP
BALLET.
JAZZ.
HIP-HOP.
June 28th - 30th, 2022
(all days are not required)
Choose to sign your dancer up for as many classes as you like—they can take just one or can take all three days’ classes for a mini-camp experience! In this 3-day camp, our little campers will be introduced to the fun dance genres of ballet, jazz, and hip-hop and be able to try out each style of their choice!
Requirements to Attend
Ages 5 - 11
No previous dance training necessary.
KIDS WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Tuesday,
June 28th
Class Spot 1
Ballet
Ms. Hailee
10am - 10:45am
Class Spot 2
Jazz
Ms. Hailee
11am - 11:45am
Wednesday,
June 29th
Class Spot 3
Ballet
Ms. Hailee
10am - 10:45am
Class Spot 4
Jazz
Ms. Hailee
11am - 11:45am
Thursday,
June 30th
Class Spot 5
Hip-Hop
Mr. Ben
10am - 10:45am
Class Spot 6
Jazz
Mr. Ben
11am - 11:45am