Next Step Triple Threats

Overview & Purpose

Next Step Broadway has created a competition team so that aspiring dancers have a path in which to follow to reach their full potential.

The goal of Next Step Broadway is to support dancers and encourage them to become the best versions of themselves. In order to achieve these goals, Ms. Amy has created a culture where her dancers are like family.

NSB provides an inclusive pre-professional avenue for aspiring dancers. Young performers are able to form a strong foundation of dance by learning basic skills and techniques, while also creating bonds and connections with their fellow classmates. All team members and their families enjoy a great experience through camaraderie, mentorship, hard work and communication.

With the success of the Next Step Triple Threats in New Jersey at her first location, Ms. Amy is so excited to share the Triple Threat experience and opportunity here in Michigan. Your aspiring dancers and performers will be able to reach their full potential and grow into confident, creative and poised young individuals.

The Triple Threats will participate in multiple dance competitions, conventions, and community performances throughout the dance year. We expect all prospective team members to audition.

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Not sure if your dancer is ready to commit to the Triple Threats? We now offer a First Step Team! The First Step Team is designed to give dancers ages 6-10 a taste of competitive dance to help them decide if the Triple Threats is a good fit for them in the future.

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2023/24 Team Info

AUDITIONS AND SUMMER INTENSIVE

Auditions for new team members are on Saturday, June 3rd. Auditions for returning team members will take place during the summer dance intensive.

The First Step Team, and A-Level Triple Threats are required to attend the Summer Dance Intensive July 24-28 from 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM.

B-Level Triple Threats are required to attend the intensive from July 24-28 from 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM as well as the intensive August 14 – 18 from 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

C-Level, D-Level and E-Level Triple Threats are required to attend the intensive August 14 – 18 from 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM, as well as the Choreography Intensive August 21-25 from 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

We will schedule a Parent Info Meeting during each dance intensive to go over contracts, Team Wear, important dates, rehearsal schedule, etc.

REHEARSALS

Rehearsals focus on technique training, conditioning, and practicing the competition dances. Be prepared to work hard!

CONVENTIONS

The Triple Threats will participate in at least one dance convention. A dance convention is a weekend-long event during which the team members will take master classes with some of the best dancers and teachers in the industry. Each convention is unique in their staff and dance style offerings.

COMPETITIONS/DANCES

Each team will participate in AT LEAST three competitions for the year. The competitions typically take place in February-May and take place over an entire weekend with the exception of Nationals, which will take place over a week in June. The amount of time each dancer will spend at each competition depends on the number of dances in which they are competing.

TRIPLE THREAT REQUIREMENTS

In the fall, all Triple Threat dancers are required to sign up for unlimited classes and take ballet twice a week and the appropriate jazz and contemporary classes in addition to their weekly team rehearsals.

One Team Jazz Class
One Contemporary/Modern Class
Ballet twice a week
Team Rehearsal on Fridays

ATTENDANCE

Being on the team is a COMMITMENT! Attendance will be monitored in all classes. Consistent attendance in classes and rehearsals is imperative to your dancer’s progress, as well as the progress of the entire team. Missing rehearsals and classes affect the dancer, the team, and all of the coaches. Excessive absences may result in dismissal from the team.

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FIRST STEP TEAM INFO

Not sure if your dancer is ready to commit to the Triple Threats? We now offer a First Step Team! The First Step Team is designed to give dancers ages 6-9 a taste of competitive dance to help them decide if the Triple Threats is a good fit for them in the future.

FIRST STEP REQUIREMENTS

First Step Team members are required to take jazz, ballet, First Step Team rehearsal, as well as at least one elective of their choice. They may however take as many additional classes as they want. They can take unlimited classes for an extra $25/month!

SUMMER INTENSIVE

First Step Team members are required to participate in the Summer Intensive July 24-28 from 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM.

COMPETITIONS

The First Step Team will attend 2-3 competitions during the year and will have one competition dance with the option of doing a second tap competition dance.

September	8	Fall classes begin
October	28-29	Tremaine Dance Convention (Optional) – Lansing Center – Lansing, MI
	31	Halloween – No afternoon classes
November	22-26	Thanksgiving Break (Studio Closed)
December	21-31	Holiday Break (Studio Closed)
January	1	Holiday Break (Studio Closed)
	15	MLK Day (Studio Closed)
February	9-11	Starquest Competition – Walled Lake Northern High School
	19-23	Mid-Winter Break (Studio Closed)
March	8-10	Dupree Dance Convention (Mandatory for Triple Threats, Optional for First Step) – Glass City Center – Toledo, OH
	25-31	Spring Break (Studio Closed)
April	5-7	Showstopper Competition – Kalahari – Sandusky, OH
May	3-5	Beyond the Stars Competition – Walled Lake Northern High School
	17-19	Recital Weekend
	24-27	Memorial Day Weekend (Studio Closed)
July	8-9	Nationals Intensive (No First Step)
	11-14	Showstopper Nationals – Moody Gardens – Galvenston, TX (No First Step)

Next Step Triple Threats

Overview & Purpose