“Michael Nickerson-Rossi brings the art and beauty of dance to the desert”
- Desert Magazine
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2025/26 SEASON CHISELED TO ESSENCE
25/26 SEASON
Nickerson-Rossi Dance launches its 13th season, Chiseled to Essence, marking a pivotal moment of focus and refinement in its mission to advance contemporary dance through performance, education, and community engagement.
This season introduces a more intentional approach to artistic partnerships, celebrates the return of Michael Nickerson-Rossi’s acclaimed work DNA, and features residencies in Orlando, Northern California, Oregon, Philadelphia, and Las Vegas.
Continuing collaborations with Sunnylands and the Palm Springs Art Museum, as well as a new partnership with the American College Dance Association, expand the company’s reach.
Guest choreographer Lori Bryhni joins the season, adding a fresh creative perspective to a year rooted in artistic excellence and meaningful impact.
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Support Nickerson-Rossi Dance Company’s “Season of Attainment,” and open the door to exclusive opportunities such as "behind-the-curtain" rehearsals and socials, converse directly with the artists, directors, and board that complete the Nickerson-Rossi Dance Company, and engage with Michael Nickerson-Rossi’s creative process as you learn the history of the dance company, their current initiatives, and future goals.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
Train with the Nickerson-Rossi Dance Company
Nickerson-Rossi Dance’s Pre-Professional Program is a rigorous and inspiring training track designed for dedicated dancers who are serious about pursuing collegiate or professional careers in dance. Offered across three levels—intermediate to advanced—the program provides structured, high-caliber training, professional mentorship, and multiple performance opportunities. With two customizable tracks, students can choose between a Training Track for foundational growth or a Performance Track for deeper immersion and stage experience alongside the Nickerson-Rossi Dance Company.
