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.
2022 Dance Classes will begin on January 3rd 2022!
2022 Class Information
Class Scheduled from January 3rd-May 21st
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.)
Ariel has taught dance classes in England, Ireland and across the state of Maine. This will be her eleventh year teaching at Next Generation Dance Studio, Ninth 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
Megan grew up in Bangor, Maine, and graduated from Bangor High School in 2020. She has been dancing at Next Generation since she was 6 years old and took classes in the styles of hip-hop, jazz, musical theatre, contemporary, acrobatics, tap, ballet, and pointe. Megan was also a member of the competition team/performance troupe for many ye
Megan grew up in Bangor, Maine, and graduated from Bangor High School in 2020. She has been dancing at Next Generation since she was 6 years old and took classes in the styles of hip-hop, jazz, musical theatre, contemporary, acrobatics, tap, ballet, and pointe. Megan was also a member of the competition team/performance troupe for many years and attended many local dance conventions. She assisted ballet and tap classes for 4 years leading up to getting to teach her own classes.
"I absolutely love the dance studio, and I love my students even more. I’m so excited for this year’s classes and to keep spreading my love for dance with the next generation!" - Miss Megan
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!
Miss Abby - Beginner Hip Hop, Intermediate Hip Hop
Miss Tristin - Intermediate/Advanced Jazz, Advanced/Senior Hip Hop
Miss Tristin - Intermediate/Advanced Jazz, Advanced/Senior Hip Hop
Abby grew up in Bangor, Maine and started dancing at Next Generation Dance Studio at the age of seven. She took classes such as jazz, tap, contemporary, hip hop, acro, musical theater and was involved in the competition team.
Abby started assisting classes at Next Gen. her freshman year in high school, and four years later she started te
Abby grew up in Bangor, Maine and started dancing at Next Generation Dance Studio at the age of seven. She took classes such as jazz, tap, contemporary, hip hop, acro, musical theater and was involved in the competition team.
Abby started assisting classes at Next Gen. her freshman year in high school, and four years later she started teaching her own classes.
"I am so excited to be teaching for the second year in a row and enjoy working with the students on new skills and fun choreography!" -Miss Abby