BALLET.
MODERN. CONTEMPORARY.
PARTNERING.
JAZZ.
In this week-long workshop, dancers will take multiple masterclasses and rehearse in new choreographic works that will continue to enhance their dance training and artistry over the summer.
The company dancers of Nickerson-Rossi Dance, guest artists from college dance programs, and professional dance companies will be instructing!
Dancers will present a solo to a panel of College Professors, Directors from Professional Dance Companies, and Talent Agents.
Dancers will perform at the end of the program two choreographic works, along with the NRD Apprenticeship Program and the Professional Nickerson-Rossi Dance Company.
Awarded scholarships have included, college tuition, summer training programming, professional enrichment programs, and Nickerson-Rossi studio tuition.
Requirements to Attend
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Intermediate / Advanced in Ballet and Modern
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A 2 - 5 minute solo prepared.
Nickerson-Rossi Dance company dancer or faculty can assist with solo choreography the week before Direct/Link.
Email info@nickersonrossidance.com to request solo.
PRICING
ENROLLMENT
TEEN
DIVISION
$1,500
+ 12 hours of classes
+ 20 hours of choreography
+ Perform 2 Choreographic Works
+ Professional Photo & Videos from Show
+ Scholarship opportunities for Universities & Professional Programs
YOUTH
DIVISION
$999
+ 12 hours of classes
+ 10 hours of choreography
+ Perform 1 Choreographic Work
+ Professional Photo & Videos from Show
SOLO
CHOREO
$475
SOLO CHOREOGRAPHY (if you don't have a solo prepared)
+ Original Choreography by a Company Dancer from Nickerson-Rossi or Academy Faculty
+ Additional Rehearsal Time to Clean Choreography
***Choreography will need to be scheduled in advance
2024 GUEST ARTISTS
TBA
2023 GUEST ARTISTS
Danah Bella
Dance Chair
of Peabody Institute at
Johns Hopkins University
Guest Choreographer, Instructor, and Solo Adjudicator
Modern
Robi
Independent Choreographer
Guest Choreographer, Instructor, and Solo Adjudicator
Contemporary
Richard Jay-Alexander
American Broadway Producer
Solo Adjudicator
Bernard Brown
Assistant Professor
Loyola Marymount University
Guest Instructor
Afro-Fusion Contemporary
Harry Weston
Head Counselor
UCLA Summer Dance Intensives
Guest Instructor
Hip-Hop
George Ortiz
Commerical Dance
Industries
Guest Instructor
Jazz
TEEN DIVISION SCHEDULE
Monday,
July 29th
PALM DESERT STUDIO
9am - 12pm
Class
12pm - 1pm
Break
1pm - 3pm
Choreography 1
3:15pm - 5:15pm
Choreography 2
Thursday,
Aug 1st
PALM DESERT STUDIO
9am - 12pm
Class
12pm - 1pm
Break
1pm - 3pm
Choreography 1
3:15pm - 5:15pm
Choreography 2
Tuesday,
July 30th
PALM DESERT STUDIO
9am - 12pm
Class
12pm - 1pm
Break
1pm - 3pm
Choreography 1
3:15pm - 5:15pm
Choreography 2
Friday,
Aug 2nd
PALM SPRINGS STUDIO
10am - 12pm
Solo Adjudication
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1pm - 3pm
Choreography 1
3:15pm - 5:15pm
Choreography 2
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Wednesday,
July 31st
PALM DESERT STUDIO
9am - 12pm
Class
12pm - 1pm
Break
1pm - 3pm
Choreography 1
3:15pm - 5:15pm
Choreography 2
Saturday,
Aug 3rd
PALM SPRINGS STUDIO
2pm - 4pm
Dress Run
5:30pm - 6:45pm
Show 1
7:30pm - 8:45pm
Show 2 (TBD)
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YOUTH DIVISION SCHEDULE
Monday,
July 29th
PALM SPRINGS STUDIO
9am - 12pm
Class
12pm - 1pm
Break
1pm - 3pm
Choreography
Thursday,
Aug 1st
PALM SPRINGS STUDIO
9am - 12pm
Class
12pm - 1pm
Break
1pm - 3pm
Choreography 1
Tuesday,
July 30th
PALM SPRINGS STUDIO
9am - 12pm
Class
12pm - 1pm
Break
1pm - 3pm
Choreography
Friday,
Aug 2nd
PALM SPRINGS STUDIO
10am - 12pm
Solo Adjudication
***optional for Youth Division
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1pm - 3pm
Choreography 1
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Wednesday,
July 31st
PALM SPRINGS STUDIO
9am - 12pm
Class
12pm - 1pm
Break
1pm - 3pm
Choreography 1​
Saturday,
Aug 3rd
PALM SPRINGS STUDIO
2pm - 4pm
Dress Run
5:30pm - 6:45pm
Show 1
7:30pm - 8:45pm
Show 2 (TBD)
DIRECT/LINK HAS AWARDED UP TO
$559,000
in scholarships for college dance programs and various pre-professional trainee programs.
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