

The Next Step Receives the Best of Lyndhurst Award
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Next Step School of Dance Receives 2020 Best of Lyndhurst Award Lyndhurst Award Program Honors...


YPAD Certified Studio
We are so thrilled to announce that after completing an in-depth course on the best practices to protect the mental, emotional and...


The Gifts of Gratitude
The dictionary defines gratitude as an expression of being grateful and showing deep appreciation for a benefit or kindness. What it...


Congratulations! You’re Officially a Dance Parent!
Welcome to the club, dance moms and dads! Now that you’ve formally signed your child up for lessons and you’ve gotten all the pertinent...


The Benefits of Recital - Creating Lifetime Memories
The Benefits of Recital - Creating Lifetime Memories The recital is known for creating special memories—both for the dancer and for their...


Taking Care of Costumes - Dos & Don’ts
There’s nothing else quite like a dance costume—it carries the excitement of the performance yet to come, and of course, there are all...


The Benefits of Competition - Teamwork
Learning how to be a part of a team—how to lead, how to follow, how to support, how to communicate—is at the heart of everything our...


Why I Love Dance
As a child, I found joy in watching dance performances from behind the curtain. I would just stand and watch in awe at the poise, the...


Happy Thanksgiving! - Grateful Hearts
Dear The Next Step School of Dance Families, As Thanksgiving draws nearer, we wanted to take a moment to express our thanks to YOU, for...


“Starting the New Season as Dance Captain”
The start of a new dance season is always something to look forward to. This past summer, I was able to take classes during our Intensive...