The Next Step Intensive

The Next Step Intensive is a 2-day training experience designed to prepare dancers for real-world auditions and performance opportunities.

This program goes beyond learning choreography. Dancers train in both commercial and contemporary styles while developing the qualities that make them stand out in the room:

Performance quality
Confidence
Adaptability
Professionalism

Throughout the weekend, dancers will experience:

Audition-based training
A full mock audition experience
Interview preparation
A special skills showcase

Professional Materials (Optional Add-On):

Headshots and full body photos taken on Day 1
Used during the mock audition on Day 2
Digital copies provided for future use

The goal is simple: to give dancers the tools, experience, and confidence to take their next step.

Detroit Registration Now Open!

Limited Spots Available!

Early Bird Pass

$150

Early Bird + Professional Headshots

$190

Pay-It-Forward

Pay It Forward (Workshop Scholarship Fund)

$10

Instructors

Meet the Instructors for The Next Step Intensives!

Kira Sophia

Kira Sophia is a multidisciplinary dancer, choreographer, and educator based in Novi, MI known for developing versatile, confident performers prepared for today’s industry. She has trained with the Joffrey Ballet School in NYC and performed with the Dancing with Delight Touring Company in Atlanta, GA, bringing both elite training and professional experience into every class. Her work spans across ballet, jazz, contemporary, acro and musical theatre, with choreography credits including full-scale productions and award-winning competitive choreography.

Her teaching extends internationally, with recent work in Colombia, South America and an upcoming residency in Lagos, Nigeria focused on both dancer training and teacher development. As the founder of Odori- The Dance Teacher Network and The ARC International, Kira is deeply committed to expanding access while maintaining a high standard of excellence. Through The Next Step Intensive, she creates a focused, professional environment where dancers are challenged to grow, refine their artistry, and step confidently into the next level of their training.

Jade "Danni" Clark

Jade “Danni” Clark is an Atlanta-based choreographer, performer, educator, and curriculum developer. Her practice bridges performance and education, using movement as a tool for both artistic expression and community engagement.

She holds a B.A. in Dance from Kennesaw State University and P–12 teaching certifications in Dance and Physical Education and is currently pursuing her MFA in Choreography. Danni has performed with various dance companies and independent artists, contributing to both stage and film projects. She previously served as Director of Dance at M. D. Roberts School of the Arts and continues her work as a teaching artist and dance consultant throughout the Atlanta area.

Through all of her work, Danni remains committed to using dance as a tool for empowerment, cultural connection, and community building. She continues to invest in the next generation of artists while evolving her own practice as a choreographer, scholar, and creative leader.

FAQs

Where are workshops?

Upcoming Workshops:

Atlanta- July 2026 (Date TBA)

Detroit- August 15-16, 2026

How to register?

Click the button below to secure your spot instantly.

What’s the cost?

Each workshop costs $150 for the basic attendance. To add on the professional headshots and full body photos it will be $190.

Yes, we have 2 need-based scholarships available. One provided by Global Arts Access Project and the other is a community funded scholarship through our Pay-It-Forward program.

Are there scholarships?

Who should attend?

Serious dancers ages 13+ who are eager to learn and connect in an edgy, creative environment.

Registration Form

GAAP Scholarship

Pay-It-Forward Scholarship

Locations

Join us in Detroit or Atlanta for workshops that push boundaries and spark creativity.

Detroit (but really Farmington Hills)

Address Available Upon Registration

Atlanta