To view our 2008-2009 dance and acting class schedule click on the "SCHEDULE 08-09" link and scroll down to the bottom of the page. To register, attend our open house registration on Sept. 3 & 4, 2008 from 5:00-8:00 PM or click here.
Former Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleader, Courtney Daniels, along with her sister, Melissa, reputable and highly experienced vocal instructor, bring over 30 years of experience in the arts to Barrington. The Next Stage hosts classes in all types of dance, drama, voice, musical theatre, in addition to combining with Outcast Theatre Company to provide future artists aged 2 1/2 to adult with comprehensive performing arts training by professionals and accreidated educators. This sister act has pulled together a staff of professional instructors from Philadelphia's Philadanco, Koresh and the University of the Arts, in addition to a former Miss New Jersey, a Spirit of the Dance cast member and various workshops with Broadway performers. To learn more click here and scroll down to view biographies of our reputable staff.
The Ritz Theatre's production of FOOTLOOSE has received 4 out of 4 stars from Robert Baxter of the Courier Post. Read what he had to say about Courtney Daniels', NSDDA's artistic director, choreography:
"Courtney Daniels dazzles the eye with her choreography. The dancing never seems to stop, and Daniels never fails to build each sequence to an explosion of colorful movement...The dancing electric."
"The movement was tight and performed by talented dancers under choreographer Courtney Daniels’s direction."
By Tom Basgil - Out in Jersey Magazine
For information regarding vocal classes and workshops click on the "VOCAL STUDIO" link to the left.
The Next Stage Dance & Drama Academy hosts a wide variety of classes, for ages 3 to adult, in classical ballet, jazz, modern, musical theatre dance, drama, cheer technique, dance aerobics for adults, hip hop and break dance; in addition to, performance opportunities far beyond the scope of the average studio recital.