Michael Nickerson-Rossi is the dynamic dancer he is today due to his training in the genres of Modern Dance, Jazz, Ballet, and Hip-hop. His initial training began in Northern California under the guidance of Lori Bryhni and Kim T. Davis.  Rossi’s choreography juxtaposes composition, sophistication and dynamism.  His work Cause and Effect placed in the Gala at ACDFA at Cal State Long Beach in 2005.  Discovering dance as the voice of individuality prompted his eagerness to pursue dance professionally.  His professional experience includes Off-Balance Dance Company, Kim T. Davis Dance, SJ Dance CO, Torrance Theatre Company, Regina Klenjoski Dance Company and Pennington Dance Group.  In 2008, Rossi founded Nickerson-Rossi Dance, where his work premiered in cities, such as San Diego, Huntington Beach, Torrance, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Tempe and Texas A&M.  Exchange to Exist still lingers within the Southern California Dance community as a heartfelt authentication of the raw emotion that is expressed through Modern Dance.  Michael holds his BA in Theatre and Dance at Cal State Dominguez Hills.  This new journey with Nickerson-Rossi Dance is a fuel for ambition to further develop him as a respected artist.