The Academy provides comprehensive dance education for pre-professional dancers to train among industry leaders in a curriculum of in-depth studies that include; concert dance, theory, composition, and pedagogy. Students will receive valuable performance opportunities that will include, but are not limited to; traveling and performing company repertoire offered annually through auditions.
Under the guidance of Artistic Director Michael Nickerson-Rossi, who has provided residency work and is an adjunct professor at prestigious institutions such as NYU, Princeton Ballet ( American Repertory Ballet ), Johns Hopkins University-Peabody Conservatory BFA Dance, and Drexel. The faculty at Palm Springs Dance Academy will nurture and stimulate intellectual, artistic, and technical creativity.
"We Articulate Movement...
Our students will be well equipped to
self-advocate for both professional & college tracks."
-Michael Nickerson-Rossi
Two required classes
Ballet
Modern
We extend our focus to these additional classes
Contemporary
Jazz
Technique (Jump, Leaps, & Turns)
Contemporary Partnering
Composition and Choreography
Academy Schedule runs:
August 9th, 2021 - May 22nd, 2022
End of the year performance:
May 21st and 22nd, 2022
Holidays off include:
October 18th - 24th, 2021
November 23rd - 28th, 2021
December 12th - January 2nd, 2022
March 28th - April 3rd, 2022
May 23rd - July 31st, 2022
MONDAYS
4pm - 5pm
Dance Production
5pm - 6:30pm
Ballet
6:30pm - 8pm
Modern
8pm - 9pm
Composition
THURSDAYS
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Stretch / Conditioning
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Jazz
6:30pm - 8pm
Contemporary
8pm - 9pm
Technique (Jumps & Turns)
TUESDAYS
5:30pm - 7pm
Ballet
7pm - 7:30pm
Pointe
7:30pm - 8:30pm
Contemporary
8:30pm - 9pm
Technique (Jumps & Turns)
FRIDAYS
4pm - 7pm
Competition Rehearsals
Starting 2022
WEDNESDAYS
4:30pm - 6pm
Ballet
6pm - 6:45pm
Pointe
6:45pm - 8pm
Modern
8pm - 9pm
Contemporary
SATURDAYS
9am - 1pm
Academy Performance Group
Class and Rehearsals
PRICING
12 HOURS (or more) PER WEEK
Per Hour
$12
with 10 month contract
+ Monthly Payments averaging at $576
+ Spot in May 2021 Performance
Save $384 a month on classes
4.25 Hours - 11.75 Hours PER WEEK
Per Hour
$18
with 10 month contract
+ Monthly Payments averaging at $432
+ Spot in May 2022 Summer Showcase
Save $48 a month on classes
4 Hours (or Less) PER WEEK
Per Hour
$20
+ Monthly Payments averaging at $320
+ Spot in May 2022 Summer Showcase
DROP IN
Drop in Rate
$25 per hour
Ideal for trial class
Interested in enrolling at the Academy?
Begin your enrollment process easily by clicking the link below...
Have any questions?
760.992.6075