Next Step Dance Studio - Dance studio in Franklin, Wisconsin
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Next Step Dance Studio

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3501 West Ryan Road

Franklin, Wisconsin 53132

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 5:00 - 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 9:15 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 - 9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 - 9:15 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
48 programs

About Next Step Dance Studio

Next Step Dance Studio, located in Franklin, Wisconsin, is a premier destination for aspiring dancers of all ages. The studio offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to foster a love for movement and artistic expression. Their extensive class schedule includes foundational styles like Ballet and Jazz, alongside energetic and popular genres such as Hip Hop and Contemporary. For those interested in partner dancing, Next Step provides instruction in Ballroom styles, and for a fun, fitness-focused experience, Zumba classes are available. The studio also caters to the vibrant world of performance with a strong Musical Theater program. Dedicated instructors guide students through each style, emphasizing technique, creativity, and confidence. Next Step Dance Studio is committed to providing a nurturing and inspiring environment where every student can discover their passion for dance and take their skills to the next level.

Styles offered at Next Step Dance Studio

Programs from Next Step Dance Studio

48 programs available

Classes

Toddler & Me
$78.00

Share the joy of dance and move together in our Toddler & Me class! This class for children ages 18 months to 3 years old, will focus on creative movement and socialization while practicing social distancing. Each class promotes development in social, motor and cognitive skills. Introduce your child to the magical world of movement and music!

Pop Star Glam

This class will teach jazz and hip hop dance moves to your favorite pop hits! This is a class you won’t want to miss!

Disney Throwback

A dance class that introduces jazz dance moves and technique. This class will use recognizable Disney throwbacks featuring Hannah Montana, High School Musical, the Cheetah Girls, and so much more!

Hip Hop Don’t Stop

A dance class that introduces Hip-Hop. Upbeat music is used to get students inspired to dance while learning all the popular dance moves of today.

Defying Gravity

Learn the basics of tumbling and acro in this action packed class. Dancers will learn how to do somersaults, cartwheels, and backbends while also learning jazz dance and technique. A variety of music, including songs from Wicked, will keep your dancer engaged! (no Classes Nov. 25-30)

Mix It Up!

This class is action packed with high energy movement. Dancers should be ready to move in Jazz and Hip Hop and bend and stretch in Acro. You won’t want to miss this class!

Beginner Ballerina

This dance class will introduce ballet to your dancer. This class will teach beginner ballet dance moves and terminology in a way that is structured and fun!

Disney Dance

A dance class that introduces ballet and jazz dance moves. This class will use recognizable Disney music that will keep your dancer moving!

Get Your Glow On

Flashing lights, dance all night at our mini glow in the dark dance class! Grab your neon color clothes and get ready to dance! Learn new & fun Jazz/hip hop choreography to your favorite songs .

Ultimate Company

Company classes are ideal for dancers who are ready for a more focused classroom atmosphere & demanding commitment. Please contact us via email for more information about our Competition Teams and to join this program. Summer requirement: must take Tween 8-Week session. See company policies for more info. *Highly recommend: Pre-Pointe/Pointe- Ballet 9+

Level IV Hip Hop

This modern dance style requires precision movements offering a visual interpretation of modern music with a strong beat. Classes include a warm-up, across the floor work, and learning combination moves unique to this dance form. 45-min class. 1 recital dance and costume included.

Level IV Jazz

With a strong focus on technique, dancers learn combinations that incorporate jumps and turns into the differing jazz styles. A student taking jazz will develop stamina, strength and flexibility. 45-min class. 1 recital dance and costume included.

Level IV Lyrical

Lyrical dance utilizes techniques from both ballet and jazz to create an emotional and expressive dance that is meant to relate to the lyrics on the songs being danced to. Dancers will learn a warm up, across the floor combinations, and different combinations. 45-min class. 1 recital dance and costume included.

Level III Hip Hop

This modern dance style requires precision movements offering a visual interpretation of modern music with a strong beat. Classes include a warm-up, across the floor work, and learning combination moves unique to this dance form. 45-min class. 1 recital dance and costume included.

Level III Jazz

Jazz will be a high energy class where the dancers improve their technique behind kicks, leaps, and turns while dancing with music the dancers will know and love. 45-min class. 1 recital dance and costume included.

Level III Lyrical

Lyrical combines ballet, jazz and modern dance styles. The dance moves are choreographed, based on the story told by the lyrics. Lyrical dancers will work on developing grace, strength and control. 45-min class. 1 recital dance and costume included.

Junior Company

Junior Company dancers are members of our Competition Team. Company classes are ideal for dancers who are ready for a more focused classroom atmosphere & demanding commitment. Please contact us via email for more information about our Competition Teams and to join this program. Summer requirement: must take Intermediate Company or Junior Company for 8 weeks. *Highly recommend adding Pre-pointe, if 9 years old

Pre-Pointe / Pointe Ballet

Dancers will work on ballet technique through barre exercises and center work. This class will focus on proper posture, technique, and strengthening to prep the dancer for pointe shoes and to improve overall Pointe technique. i hour class. 1 recital dance and costume included. Prerequisite: Must take Level II Ballet, Junior Company, Tween Company, or Ultimate Company

Level II Hip Hop

This modern dance style requires precision movements offering a visual interpretation of modern music with a strong beat. Classes include a warm-up, across the floor work, and learning combination moves unique to this dance form. 45 minute class. 1 recital dance and costume included.

Level II Tap

Tap utilizes percussive footwork, movements & sounds to create rhythmic patterns. Students begin with basic rhythms & progress to more intricate, fast-paced combinations. 30 minute class. 1 recital dance and costume included.

Level II Jazz

Jazz is a high energy class where your dancer will learn the basic steps of jazz and begin working on their technique for leaps, turns, and kicks! 1 recital dance and costume included.

Level II Lyrical

Lyrical combines ballet, jazz and modern dance styles. Lyrical class will include a warm-up, across the floor work and center combinations. The dance moves are choreographed, based on the story told by the lyrics. Lyrical dancers will work on developing grace, strength and control. 45 minute class. 1 recital dance and costume included.

Level II Ballet

Ballet develops strength, poise, coordination, flexibility, and discipline which can also be translated to other dance styles. 45 minute class. 1 recital dance and costume included.

Intermediate Company

Intermediate Company dancers are members of our Competition Team. Company classes are ideal for dancers who are ready for a more focused classroom atmosphere & demanding commitment. Please contact us via email for more information about our Competition Teams and to join this program. Highly recommend adding an Acro class. Buy pink ballet shoes, tan jazz shoes, black tie tap shoes, lavender leotard, tan & pink tights (pink tights for ballet). Summer requirement: must take Petite Co.(4 weeks) or Int. Co. for 8 weeks.

Petite Company

Petite Company dancers are members of our Competition Team. Company classes are ideal for dancers who are ready for a more focused classroom atmosphere & demanding commitment. Please contact us via email for more information about our Competition Teams and to join this program. Must also take Level I Ballet and Level I Jazz. Highly recommend tap. Dress code is the same as other class. See Company Policies for more information. Summer requirement: must take 1 session of Spotlight and 1 session of Sparkle Fun.

Level I Hip Hop

This modern dance style requires precision movements offering a visual interpretation of modern music with a strong beat. Classes include a warm-up, across the floor work, and learning combination moves unique to this dance form. 45 minute class. 1 recital dance and costume included.

Level I Acro

This class teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline & concentration. We will focus on stretching, flexibility & introduce somersaults, cartwheels, head stands & back bends . 45 minute class. 1 recital dance and costume included.

Level I Tap

Tap utilizes percussive footwork, movements & sounds to create rhythmic patterns. Students begin with basic rhythms & progress to more intricate, fast-paced combinations. Dress Code: Black tap shoes, lavender leotard & pink tights must be purchased from Next Step.

Level I Jazz

Jazz will be a high-energy class learning the basic steps such as jazz square, lindy and pivots with music the dancers will know from their favorite Disney shows. 45 minute class. 1 recital dance and costume included.

Level I Ballet

Ballet is the “backbone” of dance training, ballet develops strength, poise, coordination, flexibility, and discipline. 45 minute class. 1 recital dance and costume included.

Spotlight

Spotlight is a Company class. Company classes are ideal for dancers who are ready for a more focused classroom atmosphere & demanding commitment. Please contact us via email for more information about our Competition Teams and to join this program. Dancers in Spotlight must also take Twinkle II or III class.

Hippity Hop

This class focuses on basic hip-hop moves, rhythm, and coordination in a supportive and upbeat environment. Through engaging routines, games, and freestyle exercises, dancers will build confidence, creativity, and a love for dance. Our instructors break down each step in an easy-to-follow way, making it perfect for beginners. No experience needed—just bring your energy and get ready to dance! 1 recital dance and costume included.

Twinkle Jazz Acro

Class includes jazz and acro and teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, discipline & concentration. Acro is not the typical tumbling or gymnastics class. We will focus strongly on stretching, flexibility & introduce somersaults, cartwheels, head stands & back bends. Jazz dance is fast & fun. It uses upbeat music & dancers will learn to use body isolations, leaps, turns & basic jazz steps. 1 recital dance and costume included.

Twinkle Toes Level III

An age specific class containing ballet and tap. This class is a continuation of Twinkle Toes II and inspires movement and creativity within a positive environment. Dancers will learn more advanced steps and terminology. The use of fun, age appropriate music engages the young dancers’ minds and bodies. 1 recital dance and costume included.

Twinkle Toes Level II

An age specific class containing ballet and tap. This class is a continuation of Twinkle Toes I and inspires movement and creativity within a positive environment. Dancers will learn basic steps and terminology. The use of fun, age appropriate music engages the young dancers’ minds and bodies. 1 recital dance and costume included.

Twinkle Toes Level I

This class introduces young dancers to dance and inspires movement and creativity within a positive environment. Dancers will learn basic steps and terminology. The use of fun, age appropriate music engages the young dancers’ minds and bodies. 1 recital dance and costume included.

Tiny Twinkle Toes

An introductory dance class containing ballet, & creative movement. Young dancers will learn basic steps while learning how to follow direction and imitate movement in a positive environment. Engaging music is used to get students inspired to dance. 1 recital dance and costume included.

Be My Valentine Cupcake Party- Bring a Friend Event
$25.00

Be My Cupcake Valentine Party is for dancers 3-9 and one friend. This party includes a craft, cupcakes, games, and dancing. It is an event you do not want to miss!

Leadership
$99 pay in full for year at time of registration or $10 per month

Leadership Class : 45-minute class. Learn what it takes to be a great leader and mentor younger dancers. Part of this class will consist of learning about The National Honor Society for Dance Arts (NHSDA) which is a program of the National Dance Education Organization that recognizes outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement while fostering an appreciation for dance as a true art form worthy of recognition and prestige. Members have a positive role in the community and for the dancers around them. This is an add-on class and does not have a recital dance or costume.

Saturday 11:45 - 12:30

Courses

Toddler and Me
$78.00

6 week session, meets once a week for six weeks. No dance shoes needed. Wear comfortable clothing that you can move in (tshirt, shorts/sweatpants, socks). No recital. Available for students ages 18 months to 3 and a caregiver, each class promotes development in social, motor and cognitive skills. As you join your child each week, you will notice the improvement in their self-esteem and confidence as they explore new and exciting activities with the security of you right beside them.

once a week for six weeks
Tween

Tween dancers are members of our Competition Team. Company classes are ideal for dancers who are ready for a more focused classroom atmosphere & demanding commitment. Please contact us via email for more information about our Competition Teams and to join this program. Summer requirement: must take Tween 8-Week session. See Company Policies for more information. *Highly recommend: Pre-Pointe/Pointe- Ballet 9+ age:

Parent & Tot
$78.00

6 week session, meets once a week for six weeks. No dance shoes needed. Wear comfortable clothing that you can move in (tshirt, shorts/sweatpants, socks). No recital. Available for students ages 18 months to 3 years and a caregiver, each class promotes development in social, motor and cognitive skills. As you join your child each week, you will notice the improvement in their self-esteem and confidence as they explore new and exciting activities with the security of you right beside them.

once a week for six weeks

Camps

Princess Ballerina Dance Party
$25.00

This Princess Ballerina Dance Party will be filled with an introduction to dance, crafts, games and choreography. Dancers come in your favorite Princess outfit or comfortable clothes you can dance in. Dancers will star in an end of the camp performance that the parents can watch. Parents come into class the last 5 minutes of class for performance.

T. Swift Dance Party
$25.00

T. Swift Party for dancers ages 3-9. Come join us for a craft, games, dancing, and your favorite T. Swift songs! Come dressed as your favorite era or something comfortable that you can move in! Dancers will star in an end of the camp performance that the parents can watch. Parents come into class the last 5 minutes of class for performance.

Sparkle Unicorn Dance Party
$25.00

This Sparkle Unicorn Dance Party will be filled with an introduction to dance, crafts, games and choreography. Dancers come in your favorite Unicorn outfit or comfortable clothes you can dance in. Dancers will star in an end of the camp performance that the parents can watch. Parents come into class the last 5 minutes of class for performance.

K-Pop Demon Hunter Dance Party
$25.00

This K-Pop Demon Hunter Dance Party will be filled with an introduction to dance, crafts, games and choreography. Dancers come in your favorite K-Pop Demon Hunter outfit or comfortable clothes you can dance in. Dancers will star in an end of the camp performance that the parents can watch. Parents come into class the last 5 minutes of class for performance.

Cookies with Santa
$25.00

Cookies with Santa is for ages 3-9 includes a craft, cookies, dancing, and a picture with Santa. Dancers come in your favorite holiday outfit or comfortable clothes you can dance in. Dancers will star in an end of the camp performance that the parents can watch. This is an event you do not want to miss!

Party Camps
$25.00

Each camp will be filled with an introduction to dance, crafts, themed props, games, and choreography based on the theme. These camps are a perfect time to try different styles of dance. Learn new & fun choreography to a different theme, along with a craft.

Saturday 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Next Step Dance Studio?

Call Next Step Dance Studio at (414) 421-7666 or visit http://nextstepdancestudio.com/.

Does Next Step Dance Studio have Saturday classes?

Yes, Next Step Dance Studio is open Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

What city is Next Step Dance Studio in?

Next Step Dance Studio is in Franklin, Wisconsin.

What is the best way to contact Next Step Dance Studio?

The quickest way is to call (414) 421-7666 or visit http://nextstepdancestudio.com/.

Is Next Step Dance Studio affordable?

Yes, classes start at $25.