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Meet the Owner

Darcey Sunken
Darcey Sunken has 30 plus years of experience in the dance world. At just the young age of 2, Darcey began dancing at her local studio where she grew to not only love dance but also teaching. During her teenage years she quickly realized that owning her own dance studio someday would be a dream!
In 2009 Darcey followed her dreams and opened The Next Step Dance Studio. From 2009-2013 she owned and operated the studio. In the Fall of 2013 Darcey took a break from being the owner and decided to take on the role of studio director. BUT....... a few years down the road, Darcey once again followed her dreams and retook ownership of the studio in 2020.
Darcey is supported by her husband Tyler and two children.

Our Staff

Melissa Dougall
Studio Director/Instructor/Studio 4 Coach

Regina Davis
Instructor

Sarah Kennedy
Instructor Staff Coordinator/Instructor/Summer Camp Director

JoAnn Cavanaugh
NSDS Billing

Miss Eva
Instructor

Miss Evanna
Tumbling Coach

Gabby
Instructor

Jessica D.
Front Desk Admin

Jon
Ballroom Instructor

Lacey W.
Front Desk Admin

Miss Morgan
Private Lesson Director/Adult Class Instructor

Miss Tahvia
NSDS Ballet Co. Director/Studio 4 Co-Director/Instructor

Heather
Fine Arts Club Teacher

Maggy
Front Desk Admin

Victoria
Bloomington Park and Rec. Instructor

Kaki
Instructor

Ava
Tumbling Instructor

Mr. Caleb
Instructor
What We Believe
We believe in providing fun and educational classes for all ages and levels.
We believe each child should be given personalized attention and proper instruction.
We believe in providing a nurturing environment for children to grow.
We believe every child is different, which means they have different goals.
We believe in family and unconditional support for everyone who chooses to call our studio home.
Happy Parents and Dancers

The Next Step Dance Studio
1 Auto Row Dr #400
Bloomington, IL 61704