About Us
NEXT LEVEL
We take dancers to their “next level,” in dance and in life. We create a safe environment for kids to push themselves consistently and achieve whatever they set their mind to.
DANCE
We create exceptional people using dance as the vehicle. We teach the value of hard work, commitment, and self-discipline as the means to become the best you can be.
CENTER
We are a place for bringing people and ideas together. A hub of support and encouragement for our students and families, and a headquarters for exceptional dance education.
Our Staff
Rhona Fidler
Studio Co-owner
Britne Bell
Owner/Artistic Director
“To touch, to move, to inspire… that is the true gift of dance.”
Kelle Hruska
Studio Manager
“Dance is the hidden language of the soul.”
Lauren Coleman
Instructor
“The show must go on!”
Angela Kilmartin
Instructor
“Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion.”
Deborah Moore
Ballet Director
“Nothing great is ever achieved without enthusiasm”
Ali Manson
Instructor
“Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.” – Twyla Tharp
Julie Sadowski
Instructor
“We dance for laughter, we dance for tears, we dance for madness, we dance for fears, we dance for hopes we dance for screams, we are the dancers, we create the dreams.”
Linda Fournier
Instructor
“Dance to express, not to impress.”
Magyn Reid
Instructor
“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.”
Renee Wood
Instructor
“Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance. Great dancers are great because of their passion.”
Julia Kirkpatrick
Instructor
“Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.”
Stacey Peiser
Administrative Assistant
“Dance with your heart, your feet will follow.”
Kristen Debol
Costume Coordinator
” Dance is a sport, no matter how much glitter is involved”
OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE DANCERS WHO ARE:
TRAINED
We are passionate about creating technically superior dancers while preserving the integrity of their bodies.
RELEVANT
We are focused on providing cutting-edge choreography and education in a top-of-the-line facility, with faculty who are current in the industry.
MORE THAN JUST A DANCER!
Our goal is to teach children to become not just exceptional dancers but exceptional people.
Ashley Monacelli
Julia Kirkpatrick
Ali started dancing at the age of 8 and danced competitively in all areas of dance for 7 years. After high school, Ms. Ali attended Michigan State University, where she received her Bachelors degree in Merchandise Management. After undergrad, she continued her education at Eastern Michigan University where she received a second degree in Elementary Education. Soon after, she moved to Chicago where she began her teaching career an
Lesia grew up dancing many different styles through college including Irish Step dancing! She now has two boys that dance at the studio. Her favorite part of working at Next Level are helping the parents navigate the crazy busy times and watching the little ones learn so quickly! Her family loves to go to the zoo and travel.
Miss Renee has been in love with dance since her first recital as a bumble bee and
