Create. Refine. Perform.
Your choreography. Your vision. Your stage.
Choreographers
You’re ready to shape your voice.
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Create original work with feedback from professionals
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Refine your choreographic process
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Compete for scholarships, commissions, and a gala performance!
Dancers
You’re hungry to train and perform.
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Take master classes in a range of dance genres
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Perform in informal and gala showcases
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Build your resume and national network
Directors
You’re building bridges from campus to career.
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Offer students a curated professional experience
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Join the “Bridging Spaces” director forum with museum partners
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Gain strategies to connect your program to local venues
Thursday, April 16th
WELCOME PARTY
An evening social at the Thompson Hotel for all participating students—time to meet, unwind, and connect with dancers from across the country.
Thursday, April 16th
STUDENT INFORMAL SHOW
An intimate showing of student works at Nickerson-Rossi's Dance house, with pieces selected to advance to the Student Gala and Award Ceremony.
Thursday & Friday, April 16th-17th
MASTERCLASSES
Train with working professionals in dynamic masterclasses across contemporary, modern, ballet, repertory, and more—built to push dancers beyond comfort and into creative growth.
Friday, April 17th
BRIDGING SPACES
College directors join Bridging Spaces, a professional forum focused on building partnerships with museums and arts institutions, followed by a rooftop wine social with food provided—a relaxed space for conversation, collaboration, and connection among artists and educators.
Friday, April 17th
RESIDENT ARTIST (EXPRESS)
A rapid-fire creation process with a Nickerson-Rossi resident artist—students learn new choreography in just six hours and perform it live during the Nickerson-Rossi Dance Concert on April 18th.
Saturday, April 18th
STUDENT GALA CONCERT
The Student Gala at the Palm Springs Art Museum showcases the top works selected from the Platform’s informal showing at Nickerson-Rossi's Dance House —an event celebrating student choreographers and the dancers who bring their vision to life.
Saturday, April 18th
NICKERSON-ROSSI DANCE on MAINSTAGE
Experience a full evening performance by Nickerson-Rossi Dance, showcasing powerful contemporary work and the refined artistry that shapes the Program’s professional standard.
VENUES
Saturday, April 18th
AWARD CEREMONY
A closing ceremony honoring outstanding choreographic work, with awards presented to top Platform artists and recognition for advancing voices in dance.
