Academy of Nickerson-Rossi Dance – Pre-Professional Program
Nickerson-Rossi’s Dance House, 611 South Palm Canyon Dr, Unit #10-12, Palm Springs, CA 92264
About
Academy of Nickerson-Rossi Dance – Pre-Professional Program includes classes in Ballet, Pointe, Variations, Contemporary, Jazz, Modern, and Composition. The program also includes Conditioning/Stretch, Student ASB, Performance/Rehearsal, and a Choreography Lab, with selective placements in Core, Training, and Performance Tracks at Levels 2–4. The Performance Track includes up to nine performances with guest and faculty choreography, masterclass opportunities, dance festival access, and immersive industry exposure.
• Schedule: Classes are offered Monday through Thursday in the late afternoon and evening, plus Saturday morning rehearsals, with options ranging from about 1 to 3 hours per day depending on the track.
• Price: Core Track: up to 4 hours per week for $300 a month ($18.75 an hour); Training Track: up to 8.25 hours per week for $450 a month ($13.50 an hour); Performance Track: up to 13 hours per week for $600 a month plus costume fee ($11.50 an hour).
The program is led by Founder and Artistic Director Michael Nickerson-Rossi and offers training with a professional dance instructor, individual mentorship, and career guidance. Class screening takes place during Ballet or Modern Dance classes to evaluate technique, artistry, and potential for Track and Level Placement. The mission of the program states a commitment to the creation, performance, and presentation of original choreography. Community involvement includes performances at Palm Springs Art Museum and Sunnylands, participation in the Palm Springs International Dance Festival, and collaborations with cultural institutions and presenting partners. The Performance Track calendar lists events at Sunnylands, Rancho Mirage Amphitheater, Palm Springs Art Museum, Palm Springs International Dance Festival, YAGP, NYCDA, and a Summer Showcase.
Last updated June 23, 2026.
• Schedule: Classes are offered Monday through Thursday in the late afternoon and evening, plus Saturday morning rehearsals, with options ranging from about 1 to 3 hours per day depending on the track.
• Price: Core Track: up to 4 hours per week for $300 a month ($18.75 an hour); Training Track: up to 8.25 hours per week for $450 a month ($13.50 an hour); Performance Track: up to 13 hours per week for $600 a month plus costume fee ($11.50 an hour).
The program is led by Founder and Artistic Director Michael Nickerson-Rossi and offers training with a professional dance instructor, individual mentorship, and career guidance. Class screening takes place during Ballet or Modern Dance classes to evaluate technique, artistry, and potential for Track and Level Placement. The mission of the program states a commitment to the creation, performance, and presentation of original choreography. Community involvement includes performances at Palm Springs Art Museum and Sunnylands, participation in the Palm Springs International Dance Festival, and collaborations with cultural institutions and presenting partners. The Performance Track calendar lists events at Sunnylands, Rancho Mirage Amphitheater, Palm Springs Art Museum, Palm Springs International Dance Festival, YAGP, NYCDA, and a Summer Showcase.
Last updated June 23, 2026.
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