Next Generation Dance Studio
Welcome to Next Generation Dance Studio! We are very excited to hear that you are interested in our dance program. More information can be found below.
2020-2021 Dance Classes will begin on September 7th, 2020!
2021-2022 Class Information
Class Schedule Starting September 6th
**Performance Troupe ADDED** Ages 8+ Wednesdays 5:30-6:30
Class Cost
45-60 minutes $40/month
60-90 minutes $65/month
2nd Class add $36/month
3rd Class add $32/month
4th Class add $28/month
(Performance Troupe is an added $40 per month regardless of monthly price)
Family Plan is $160/month and includes all weekly classes and siblings.
Need Dance clothes/shoes?
Clothing and Shoes
Between Friends Art Center Gift Shop has an entire section of the store dedicated to dance wear and shoes. We constantly keep ourselves stocked with Leotards, Tights (in Black, Suntan, and Ballet Pink), Costumes, Tap Shoes, Ballet Slippers, Jazz Shoes, and fun accessories in Adult and Youth sizes.
If we are out of a size you are looking for simply let us know, and we can order it for you!
Dance Instructors
Miss Ariel - Owner (Tap, Ballet, Jazz, Acrobatics, Irish, Musical Theatre, Contemporary)
Miss Megan - Pre-K Combination, Beginner 1 Combination, Beginner Jazz, Intermediate Jazz, Open Contemporary
Miss Megan - Pre-K Combination, Beginner 1 Combination, Beginner Jazz, Intermediate Jazz, Open Contemporary
Ariel began dancing at the age of three at Studio One for Dancers in Oakland, ME. Here, she trained in tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical and gymnastics. She began attending the Maine Dance Teacher’s workshops as an assistant teacher in 2005 and now attends the workshops throughout the year as an active member and Board Member. Ariel has also att
Ariel began dancing at the age of three at Studio One for Dancers in Oakland, ME. Here, she trained in tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical and gymnastics. She began attending the Maine Dance Teacher’s workshops as an assistant teacher in 2005 and now attends the workshops throughout the year as an active member and Board Member. Ariel has also attended workshops all over the world taught by the likes of Sonya Tayeh (SYTYCD), Gregg Russell (Emmy nominated tap choreographer), Chris Jacobsen (Co-Founder of The Dance Sessions), Rhee Gold, and Gina Hatch (Rockette and Disney dancer.)
After high school, Ariel attended the University of Maine in Orono. She choreographed and danced in many Showcases and participated multiple times in the American Collegiate Dance Festival across New England. She also danced in Robinson Ballet’s 2012 Spring Show and was a part of The Federation Dance Company in London, England 2010-11. Ariel has performed in the Waterville Opera House Musical productions of Joseph, the US Premier of Fame Forever and also acted as dance captain in Mary Poppins, Young Frankenstein, and the Little Mermaid. She recently choreographed their production of Wizard of Oz. In the summer she is also a dance instructor for the Maine Arts Camp held at Colby College. Ariel has taught dance classes in England, Ireland and across the state of Maine. This will be her tenth year teaching at Next Generation Dance Studio, Seventh year as Artistic Director and Third year as owner of Between Friends.
Miss Megan - Pre-K Combination, Beginner 1 Combination, Beginner Jazz, Intermediate Jazz, Open Contemporary
Miss Megan - Pre-K Combination, Beginner 1 Combination, Beginner Jazz, Intermediate Jazz, Open Contemporary
Miss Megan - Pre-K Combination, Beginner 1 Combination, Beginner Jazz, Intermediate Jazz, Open Contemporary
Miss Tristin - Intermediate/Advanced Jazz, Advanced/Senior Hip Hop
Miss Tristin - Intermediate/Advanced Jazz, Advanced/Senior Hip Hop
Miss Tristin - Intermediate/Advanced Jazz, Advanced/Senior Hip Hop
Tristin was born and raised in Alabama and went to college at U of A in Tuscaloosa. While there, she was a part of the university’s dance team, Crimson Cabaret. She graduated in 2018 with dual degrees—a Bachelors in Marketing and in Dance.
After graduation, Tristin moved to Nashville, TN for a year where she danced in the NFL as a Tenness
Tristin was born and raised in Alabama and went to college at U of A in Tuscaloosa. While there, she was a part of the university’s dance team, Crimson Cabaret. She graduated in 2018 with dual degrees—a Bachelors in Marketing and in Dance.
After graduation, Tristin moved to Nashville, TN for a year where she danced in the NFL as a Tennessee Titans Cheerleader.
Tristin has been Mainer for over a year now and is very excited to continue to her Second year as a teacher at Next Generation!