Between Friends Art Center

Next Generation
Theatre, Dance, Art

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(207) 989-7100 nextgentheatre@gmail.com

Between Friends Art Center

Next Generation
Theatre, Dance, Art

Between Friends Art Center Next Generation Theatre, Dance, ArtBetween Friends Art Center Next Generation Theatre, Dance, ArtBetween Friends Art Center Next Generation Theatre, Dance, Art
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Next Generation Dance Studio

    Next Generation Dance Studio

    Welcome to Next Generation Dance Studio! 

    Next Generation dance studio offers weekly dance classes from September-May. Week long sessions are offered in the summer months. 

    More information can be found below.


    Fall/Spring Weekly Classes resume Sept 2023.

    Additional Costs

    We have no registration fee.

    Additional costs are dance shoes as necessary, May recital costumes/tights and recital tickets.

    Optional costs are Recital T-Shirt, Photographs in costume, dancewear, and Next Generation merchandise and accessories.

    2023-2024 Dance Season Schedule

    Starting September Wednesday the 6th 2023

    Class Cost*:

    45-60 min $45/month ($405 per season Sep-May)

    75 min        $55/month

    2nd class  +$40/month

    3rd class   +$35/month

    4th class   + $30/month


    Family Plan is $165/month- includes all dance classes and siblings


    (Performance troupe is +$40/month, regardless of monthly charge or Family Plan)


    *Each student's dance class commitment extends from September-May Recital. Our monthly cost is based on the full season tuition broken down into monthly installments. 

    2023-2024 Dance Class Schedule

    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 are stocked with Adult and Youth sizes.

    • Leotards
    • Dancewear
    • Tights (in Black, Suntan, and Ballet Pink), 
    • Costume Pieces 
    • Tap Shoes 
    • Ballet Slippers 
    • Jazz Shoes
    • Accessories


     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, Artistic Director Tap, Ballet, Acrobatics, Irish, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Pointe

    Miss Ariel - Owner, Artistic Director Tap, Ballet, Acrobatics, Irish, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Pointe

    Miss Ariel - Owner, Artistic Director Tap, Ballet, Acrobatics, Irish, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Pointe

    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 Board Member. Ariel has also attended works

    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 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 the UK, Ireland and across the state of Maine. This is her Thirteenth year teaching at Next Generation Dance Studio, Eleventh year as Artistic Director and Fifth season as owner of Between Friends.

    Miss Megan - Pre-K Combination, Beginner 1 Combination, Open Lyrical

    Miss Ariel - Owner, Artistic Director Tap, Ballet, Acrobatics, Irish, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Pointe

    Miss Ariel - Owner, Artistic Director Tap, Ballet, Acrobatics, Irish, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Pointe

    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 and is in her 4th year teaching at Next Generation.


    "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, Performance Troupe

    Miss Ariel - Owner, Artistic Director Tap, Ballet, Acrobatics, Irish, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Pointe

    Miss Tristin - Intermediate/Advanced Jazz, Advanced/Senior Hip Hop, Performance Troupe

    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 2 years now and is very excited to continue her 4th year as a teacher at Next Generation! 

    Miss Abby - Beginner Hip Hop, Intermediate Hip Hop, Contemporary

    Miss Nathalie - Pre-K Combination, Beginner 1 Combination ,Jazz, Acro

    Miss Tristin - Intermediate/Advanced Jazz, Advanced/Senior Hip Hop, Performance Troupe

     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 Generation her freshman year in high school. She is in her forth year teac

     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 Generation her freshman year in high school. She is in her forth year teaching at Next Generation.


    "I am so excited to be teaching and enjoy working with the students on new skills and fun choreography!" -Miss Abby

    Miss Nathalie - Pre-K Combination, Beginner 1 Combination ,Jazz, Acro

    Miss Nathalie - Pre-K Combination, Beginner 1 Combination ,Jazz, Acro

    Miss Nathalie - Pre-K Combination, Beginner 1 Combination ,Jazz, Acro

      Nathalie grew up in Belgrade, ME, and currently attends the University of Maine. 

    She danced at Studio One for Dancers in Oakland, ME, all throughout high school and began substitute teaching for Next Generation in college. She took classes in the styles of tap, jazz, ballet, and contemporary. 

    This is her second year teaching and she is excited to be a part of Next Generation! 

    Miss Cassie - Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz

    Miss Nathalie - Pre-K Combination, Beginner 1 Combination ,Jazz, Acro

    Miss Nathalie - Pre-K Combination, Beginner 1 Combination ,Jazz, Acro

       Cassie grew up in Oakland, Maine where she started dancing at Studio One for Dancers when she was three years old. There, she took classes in tap, advanced tap, jazz, ballet, contemporary, pointe, and hip hop. She also assisted classes for four years at Studio One, as well as began substitute teaching at Next Generation in 2022. 


    Cassie

       Cassie grew up in Oakland, Maine where she started dancing at Studio One for Dancers when she was three years old. There, she took classes in tap, advanced tap, jazz, ballet, contemporary, pointe, and hip hop. She also assisted classes for four years at Studio One, as well as began substitute teaching at Next Generation in 2022. 


    Cassie cannot wait to share her love and passion for dance with Next Generation in her first year of teaching!  

    Ms Kacie - Toddler and Me

    Ms Kacie - Toddler and Me

    Ms Kacie - Toddler and Me

       Kacie Gerow grew up in Cape Coral, Florida where her dancing career started at 2.5 years old. She trained across all dance disciplines at Just Dancin' with Ginger Lynn. There she was member of the Show Troupe competition team and eventually a teacher. After high school, Kacie joined an international touring group called The Young Ameri

       Kacie Gerow grew up in Cape Coral, Florida where her dancing career started at 2.5 years old. She trained across all dance disciplines at Just Dancin' with Ginger Lynn. There she was member of the Show Troupe competition team and eventually a teacher. After high school, Kacie joined an international touring group called The Young Americans. 

    In the YAs Kacie danced and taught in Europe, Japan, and across the USA. Kacie met her husband Tony in the Young Americans and they now reside in Bangor with their 2 daughters. Since moving to Maine Kacie has taught dance at TNT Dance Studio in Fairfield and theatre classes at Dramatic Academy at Penobscot Theatre Company. Kacie is so excited to join the Next Gen family and share her love for dance with a new group of little dancers. 

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