The Next Stage Project - A Global Dance Company
Founded in 2002 by Artistic Directors MARIJKE ELIASBERG and JANA HICKS, 
The Next Stage Project (TNSP) is a global dance company creating performance opportunities and experiences to help dancers further their careers and realize their dreams. By forming partnerships between selected artists from around the globe, creating and seeking national and international venues to perform our works, TNSP aims to push artists to their next level and to challenge and encourage creative artistic growth through dance, choreography, performance, education and exchange programs.
Company dancers are selected for their commitment, passion, talent and genuine interest in collaborating with the Artistic Directors.
The Next Stage Project is known for it’s organic movement style and exposing the space beyond one's kin-sphere in a satisfying combination of full body movement and small obscure interactions, portrayed by talented, strong and expressive dancers. Creating and working fast and furious, the work thrives on passion for dance - always in the moment and letting inspiration lead the way. 

New: 
​OFF the GRID classes with Marijke

Click here for more information and to register.
Limited space. Sign up soon!

New 2023 schedule: 
Tai Chi Chuan classes with Marijke

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New 2023 schedule : Marijke teaching Tai Chi Chuan classes for everyone, every age and every background:
tai chi-ers, dancers, movers, actors, writers, singers, artists, beginners and advanced level! 


Come join any time!
Tai Chi Chuan - a practice and an experience

Recent: 
​April 2022 Performance: ME / YOU

THE NEXT STAGE PROJECT :
​AHA - ART, HUMANITY & AWARENESS

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Since the inception of TNSP in 2002, we have been strong supporters of humanitarian causes and have facilitated/and or shared in performance showcases which provide relief efforts. 

​These AHA projects are not only to raise money, but more importantly to raise human awareness through art and passion, and hopefully to inspire others to do the same!
TNSP fundraising benefit victims of Hurricane Harvey & Irma:
TNSP work: Reflection

Support TNSP in creating MORE performance opportunities!
TNSP - Fiscally Sponsored Member of New York Live Arts:

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THE NEXT STAGE PROJECT is a fiscally sponsored member of New York Live Arts, Inc., a non-profit tax-exempt organization. Click here for more information!
If you want to make a tax deductible financial donation online: Please click here!
THE NEXT STAGE PROJECT :
​CALENDAR 2022/2023:
​- April 2 & 3 at 7:30pm: TNSP presents: ME/YOU
- July 18-22 Marijke in AMSTERDAM / Henny Jurriens Studio 
Tai Chi Chuan for dancers & Dance Contemporary
- July 28-31 Marijke in BERLIN / b12
Tai chi Chuan for dancers: somatic research workshop: 4 days
- Sept 18: a private performance (by invite only)
- Oct 15: TNSP Yoga4Cancer fundraiser showcase
- Dec 31: Jana & Marijke mash up last class of the year at Peridance! 1:30-3pm.
COMING UP:
>   More dates soon to be announced! ​

Recent
​The Next Stage Project presented:

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Y4C classes are a comprehensive and therapeutic yoga practice offered free to cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers as a way to support the mind, body and spirit during and after treatment. 
 Your gift supports and ensures that our Y4C classes and community continue to thrive
Yoga for Cancer invites cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers to try yoga as a way to support the mind, body and spirit during and after treatment. 
These free/donation-based classes are open to students at all levels, from first time beginners to advanced practitioners, and is a comprehensive and therapeutic yoga practice.
Me/You
A benefit performance for Yoga4 Cancer classes at Now Yoga!
Saturday October 15 at 7pm
With Special Guests:
Rachael Sage, Clowns Ex Machina, Stephen Reed
Me/You
Concept, Choreography & Direction: Marijke Eliasberg in collaboration with the dancers & Jana Hicks
Dancers: Stacey Badgett Jr., Mila Hartog, Kaori Hiwasa,
Hwajin Kim, Kisara Nonaka, Rebecca Marcella Oviatt,
Chauncey Pauley, Sara Pizzi, Anneloes van Schuppen,
​Rosa Silva, Yuki Takahashi, William Valles 
& special guest Miguel Zapico.
TNSP work: SURVIVAL

Photo credits on this site: Rebecca Marcella Oviatt, Bill Hebert, Bobbie Marchand, Deb Swihart Photography, Krista Bonura Photography, Melissa Birnbaum, Bas de Bruijn, Marijke Eliasberg, Danielle Halsema, Jana Hicks, Ruby Hoette, Todd Burnsed, Florence Baratay, Noel Norcross, Jeff Weston, Gracious Entertainment, Todd Carroll, Eric de Greef, Vesna Stajic, Sunny Bjaanes, Marina Yuri, Marie Bru Eide and more!

Site updated: 12/29/2022