The Dance Platform

April 16 - 18, 2026 | Palm Springs, CA

EVENTS

April 16th & 17th, 2026

MASTERCLASSES

Learn from leading commercial dance artists, dynamic jazz instructors, and influential hip-hop creatives shaping today’s movement culture.

@ Nickerson-Rossi's Dance House

611 South Palm Canyon Unit #10 -12

Palm Springs, CA 92264

***Email to Register: Info@NickersonRossiDance.Com

See the line-up

April 16th & 17th, 2026

CHOREOGRAPHIC RESIDENCY

Experience a choreographic residency with Michael Nickerson-Rossi, centered on process, refinement, and the development of original work to be performed on April 18 at the Gala Concert.

@ Palm Springs Art Museum (PSAM)

101 North Museum Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262

***Email to Register: Info@NickersonRossiDance.Com

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Friday, April 17th | 4:30pm - 6pm

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.

***private showing

April 18th, 2026

GALA Concert

The Dance Platform Gala at the Palm Springs Art Museum is a culminating performance presented by Nickerson-Rossi Dance, featuring top-selected choreographic works alongside professional company and pre-professional artists in an evening that celebrates emerging voices, artistic excellence, and the future of dance.

@ Palm Springs Art Museum (PSAM)

101 North Museum Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262

GALA Tickets

Saturday, April 18th | 3:15pm - 3:45pm

AWARD CEREMONY @ PSAM

A closing ceremony honoring outstanding choreographic work, with awards presented to top Platform artists and recognition for advancing voices in dance.