At Next Step Dance, Performance Team is about so much more than trophies and titles. 💜💙🩷 It’s about dancers learning to work hard, support each other, grow as performers, build confidence, and become part of something bigger than themselves. Our team dancers train together, perform together, celebrate together, and create unforgettable memories along the way. Whether your dancer dreams of competing, improving technically, performing more often, or simply being surrounded by motivated and positive teammates, Performance Team may be the perfect next step. We are SO excited for the NSD27 season… because honestly, we’re just getting started. ✨ If your dancer is interested in learning more about our NSD Performance Team, we’d love for you to attend our first parent meeting of the summer! See image for meeting details. 💫 #NextStepDance #NSD27 #PerformanceTeam #HaveFunWorkHard #WeAreMore #DanceFamily #CompetitionDance #BloomingtonIL #NormalIL #YouthDance #DanceCommunity

NSD SPIRIT WEEK 💖💜🩵 June 1st–5th Get ready to celebrate recital week in FULL NSD style! All week long, dancers, families, and staff are encouraged to wear their favorite NSD colors: ✨ Pink ✨ Purple ✨ Blue ✨ Sparkles ✨ Glitter ✨ Bows ✨ Fun accessories ✨ NSD apparel & spirit wear The brighter, bolder, and more creative — the better! Let’s fill the studio with positivity, excitement, color, and energy as we head into our “Remixed in Motion” recital weekend! We can’t wait to see everyone showing off their NSD spirit all week long!

NSD27 FALL ENROLLMENT OPENS JUNE 1ST 💜 Our NSD27 Fall Schedule Preview is officially here! This upcoming season represents so much growth for our studio and our dancers, and we are incredibly excited about everything we are building for the future of Next Step Dance. NEW FOR NSD27: ✨ Updated total-minute tuition structure ✨ Expanded training opportunities ✨ More flexibility for multi-class dancers ✨ Continued performance team growth ✨ Stronger age-based training pathways ✨ More opportunities for dancers to grow at every level Because of the way classes are being structured this season, availability will be more limited than in previous years. If your dancer has a specific schedule or classes they’d like to secure for fall, we highly encourage families to enroll beginning June 1st. 📧 Current NSD families — check your email for the full NSD27 information packet and schedule preview! We are so grateful for this community and cannot wait for another incredible season together. NSD27… we’re just getting started. 💜 #NextStepDance #NSD27 #DanceStudio #BloomingtonNormal #DanceTraining #PerformanceTeam #DanceFamily #WereJustGettingStarted

Emma has absolutely lit up the stage this season with her tap solo, “What I Like About You” ✨👞 Tap is such a fun, energetic, and important style of dance because it teaches dancers musicality, rhythm, timing, coordination, control, and performance quality in a completely unique way. It truly builds strong, versatile dancers. At Next Step Dance, tap has always been one of our favorite styles, and we love helping dancers of all ages — from preschool through teen — grow confidence while learning how to create music with their feet. Emma has worked so hard this season, and watching her confidence, personality, timing, and stage presence continue to grow has been so exciting. She brings so much joy and energy every time she performs, and this routine has become such a fun crowd favorite. So proud of you, Emma, and all of the hard work you’ve put into this season! 💖

Our Mini Petite Musical Theatre dancers have completely stolen our hearts this season ❤️✨ Musical Theatre has always been one of the most special styles here at Next Step Dance. It’s truly where so much of our studio began — combining strong jazz fundamentals with personality, storytelling, confidence, and PERFORMANCE. Throughout the season, these dancers have continued to grow not only in their technique and placement, but also in their energy, stage presence, expression, and star quality every single time they step on stage. For dancers who love to perform, entertain, and put on a show, Musical Theatre is such an amazing place to start their dance journey. And this group? They absolutely SHINE. So proud of these dancers and the joy, excitement, and confidence they bring to the stage every time they perform. 🌟

A little glimpse into our weekend on stage at Precision Arts Challenge 💖 One of my favorite things about dance is that every dancer brings something completely different to the performance floor. Some bring power, some bring personality, some bring emotion, some bring joy — and together, they create something really special. This weekend was full of growth, confidence, artistry, teamwork, friendship, laughter, and moments these dancers will remember for a long time. So proud of every single one of them for continuing to step outside their comfort zones, support one another, and perform with heart. NSD26 Performance Team ✨ We’re just getting started.

🛍️ FINAL CALL FOR NSD26 RECITAL GEAR! 🛍️ The FINAL day to place recital merchandise orders is May 18th! Don’t miss your chance to grab your “REMIXED in Motion” recital apparel and keepsakes before recital weekend! ✨ T-Shirts ✨ Tanks ✨ Hoodies ✨ Trophy Keepsakes ✨ Extra Yearbooks All items can be ordered online: 🌐 nextstepds.net/shop These make such fun recital weekend memories and gifts for dancers, families, and supporters! Orders close May 18th to allow time for production before recital week.

☀️ NSD26 SUMMER REGISTRATION IS OPEN ☀️ Our current class schedule will remain active now through August 14th, making summer the PERFECT time to jump into classes, try new styles, build confidence, and become part of the Next Step Dance family before our NSD27 season begins. 💜🩵 Whether your dancer is brand new to dance or already experienced, summer is one of our favorite seasons at Next Step. Classes stay fun, welcoming, and growth-focused while giving dancers the opportunity to get comfortable with our teachers, our dancers, and our studio atmosphere before fall enrollment begins. And for dancers interested in our NSD27 Performance Team season: ✨ One of the only requirements for joining our performance team is that dancers must have danced with us for at least one season. ✨ Summer classes are a great way to begin that journey and become eligible for future performance opportunities. Our NSD27 Fall Schedule officially drops Monday, May 18th, and we are SO excited for what’s ahead. But for now, summer enrollment is open and spots are already beginning to fill! At Next Step Dance, we believe dance should be: 💜 Fun 💜 Inspiring 💜 Challenging 💜 Supportive 💜 A place where dancers feel seen, encouraged, and excited to grow Come take your next step with us. ✨ 📍 Bloomington-Normal 📲 Registration available now at: Next Step Dance