Dive into the pulsating heart of creativity at Next Step, where each pirouette and pop locks open the door to a world where expression knows no bounds. Situated in the vibrant tapestry of our community, our school isn’t just a place to dance; it’s a canvas where your feet paint stories, and the rhythm beats like a second heart.
At Next Step, we weave a rich tapestry of movement that celebrates the diversity of dance. From the ethereal whispers of Ballet to the bold echoes of Hip-Hop and the avant-garde narratives of Modern dance, we offer a mosaic of styles. Our instructors, true artisans of their craft, are here not just to teach but to ignite a flame of passion and discovery within each student.
Designed for dancers at every stage of their journey, our classes are a labyrinth of discovery. Beginners will find themselves stepping into a world where challenge meets encouragement, unfolding their potential with each beat. Advanced dancers will sharpen their prowess, sculpting their technique and artistry through rigorous training and the thrill of competition. At Next Step, our philosophy is simple: every dancer has a unique voice, waiting to be unleashed on the stage of the world.
Beyond the studio, our realm expands with workshops, parties, and stages that beckon our dancers to shine. Our annual show is not just an event; it’s a festival of dreams, where the Next Step family comes together in a crescendo of artistry and celebration.
Step into Next Step School of Dance, where every move is a step towards discovering the boundless landscapes of your creativity. Whether you dream of the spotlight or yearn for the joy of movement, here is where your journey transcends the ordinary. Next Step is more than a dance school—it’s a beacon for those who dare to dream in steps and leaps.
Welcome to Next Step, where your journey dances into the extraordinary.
Our Team
Shauna & Amy
Shaunna & Amy, met when they were just 16 years old when they both started college at Dance For All theatre school to study professional stage dance. Ever since then they have danced their way through life, side by side. After graduating with their HND and DDE teaching qualifications in 2011, they went on work professionally. This is where they found the passion for teaching and decided to embark on this wonderful journey they’ve been on for the last 10 years, and opened the doors to Next Step School of Dance. With a wealth of experience and a true passion for dance, Shaunna & Amy are dedicated to nurturing and inspiring students of all ages and levels. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned dancer, we are here to guide you on your dance journey. Get ready to explore various dance styles, unleash your creativity and build a strong foundation of technique. Join us and let’s embark on an incredible dance adventure together!
Brad
Brad has been involved in the arts for over 15 years and has studied, developed, and trained in several disciplines of dance from Modern to Majorette, whilst also completing qualifications and exams with the London College of Music, attaining awards as high as a Level 8 in Musical Theatre and Performing! All of this aligned with him graduating with a first class honours degree in performing arts from the University of Sunderland in 2022. He has performed in a huge array of productions both professionally and in amateur theatre, with more performances to come. His favourite style would have to be musical theatre, the varying choreography, along with the challenge of having to sing and express yourself whilst performing the choreography is challenging, but the feeling of accomplishment at the end makes it all worthwhile. This is exactly what he wants the future generations to feel whenever they come off stage!
Caitlin
Caitlin began her passion for dance at the very young age of two years old, building her technique and developing her style through ballet, where she diligently worked to earn high-level exams. From there, she progressed to competing in various styles such as Hip Hop, Lyrical, and Pom/Cheer. In 2018, Caitlin attended MGA Academy of Performing Arts, where she attained a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Dance for Commercial Performance. Since then, she has acquired valuable performance skills and choreography experience through her training at MGA. Since assuming the role of a teacher at Next Step in 2022, Caitlin has nurtured her love for teaching, relishing the opportunity to create new dances each week for a diverse range of age groups and styles. Additionally, Caitlin has joined the Competition team at Next Step, where she has explored new group styles of jazz, as well as choreographed numerous solo, duo, and trio dances for thrilling competitions across the UK.
Hannah-Beth
Hannah-Beth joined the Next Step family in 2015 when she was 12. In 2016, Hannah-Beth began teaching as an assistant, helping out with summer schools and hip-hop and cheerleading classes. During this time Hannah-Beth achieved a qualification in Dance Leadership and began working towards being able to teach her own classes. She loves to teach the littlest members of the Next Step family and her favourite styles are HipHop and Tap. In 2020, Hannah-Beth started teaching her own preschool ballet/jazz/tap and junior tap class. After this, she went on to teach a junior cheer class and a preschool cheer class. Now she teaches preschool ballet/jazz and hip hop as well as mixed-age tap. Out with dance, Hannah-Beth is currently in her fourth year of university where she is studying primary education, she is due to graduate during summer and she cannot wait to begin this next chapter of her life and wants to be able to continue fostering her love of dance through teaching within Next Step.
Ellie
Ellie has been a part of next step for 10 years, after beginning as a pupil in Musical Theatre aged 11. At 13, Ellie went on to assist Amy and Shaunna in dance classes where her love for teaching began! She then went on to achieve an A in SQCF Level 6 Dance and became a class teacher aged 18. Ellie loves to teach a variety of styles, her favourites include Musical Theatre, Contemporary and Jazz and has taught a huge variety of styles, especially when covering Amy and Shaunna’s maternity. Ellie currently teaches our tiny steps and loves to be able to teach the smallest of dancers and watch them grow and develop into young ballerinas and hip hopers! Outside of dance, Ellie is soon to qualify as a registered children’s nurse! Ellie loves her next step family and can’t wait to get into the studio every week!