THE DANCE EDUCATION FUND
When you donate to Nickerson-Rossi Dance, you're not just supporting the arts, you're opening doors for young dancers to discover their voice, discipline, and purpose through movement. Your gift fuels scholarships that give underrepresented youth, boys, and students across the Coachella Valley access to world-class training, mentorship, and opportunity. From public school programs to the transformative BOYS DANCE! initiative, every dollar you give breaks barriers and builds futures. Be the reason a child dances, dreams, and dares to shine.
"Supporting Nickerson-Rossi Dance means backing a group that brings the arts to everyone, not just those who can afford it. Their programs give kids the chance to move, learn, and express themselves through dance regardless of their background."
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Roberta Crncic
Director of Recreation & Community Services for the City of Desert Hot Springs
“When we first saw Nickerson-Rossi Dance company perform several years ago, we knew we were seeing something special. Over the years we have not been disappointed: Michael’s choreography is excellent and his dancers are equally skilled and professional. But in addition to his performance group, he is bringing dance to young people in the desert and is nurturing so many promising young dancers, both of which are wonderful gifts to our community.”
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Bob and Sandy Carroll
Donors
Since 2020
$401,875
in Academy Student Scholarships
for Youth in the Coachella Valley
Scholarship Programs
PSUSD Art Partnership
In a significant move to enhance accessibility, Nickerson-Rossi Dance has partnered with Palm Springs Unified School District to provide students between TK - 8th Grade funding to support enrollment in the Academy.
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Scholarships provide up to 50% coverage of a student's monthly tuition.
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Value: $150 - $400+ per student
BOYS DANCE!
A transformative initiative designed to encourage and support boys from kindergarten through 12th grade in pursuing dance education. Recognizing the underrepresentation of boys in dance, this program aims to break down gender stereotypes and provide young male dancers with opportunities to train in a supportive environment led by male mentorship.
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Scholarships provide 100% coverage of a student's monthly tuition.
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Value: $275 - $6000 per student
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Pre-Professional Program
Nickerson-Rossi Dance’s pre-professional scholarship is a powerful commitment to equity in the arts, providing talented young dancers access to elite training and professional mentorship.
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Scholarships can provide up to 50% coverage of a student's monthly tuition.
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Value: $1,500 to $3,000 per student
The DANCE EDUCATION FUND
EIN 81-3356194
$2,186.63 raised
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Nickerson-Rossi Dance
611 South Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92264
A special thank you goes out to the following for their immense support of Nickerson-Rossi Dance.
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$100,000 +
The Anderson Children's Foundation
Thank you to our past Student Sponsors
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$25,000 or more
Steve Tobin and Johnny Krupa
of Grace Helene Spearman Grant
​and Goodwin Family Charitable Trust​
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Edie McCarthy
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California Arts Council
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$10,000 or more
Dr. John and Laurie Bianchin
of Valley View Dental
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Geoffrey Moore​​​
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$5,000 or more
Joe Chung & Rob Nichols
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Bob and Sandy Carroll​
Robin Somes
Patrick & Trisha Olson
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Jim Doescher