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 known for an organic movement style, full body movement and small obscure interactions, portrayed by talented and expressive dancers. By forming partnerships between selected artists from around the globe and seeking creative venues to perform our works, TNSP aims to give dancers, choreographers and artists an opportunity to connect and share their art and passion. The TNSP directors are offering Dance, Tai Chi, Yoga classes and Yoga4Cancer classes to the community.
Company dancers are selected for their commitment, passion, talent and genuine interest in collaborating with the Artistic Directors.

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!

2 Performances presented by The Next Stage Project :
Finding Light
Works by:
Marijke Eliasberg & Miho Ryu 
* Special guests:
Mignon van Beusekom
sarAika Movement Collective ​ on 4/4
  • Friday March 28 at 8:15pm @ Peridance Center Studio 1: 126 E 13th St.
  • Friday April 4 at 9pm @ Peridance Center Studio 1: 126 E 13th St.
The Next Stage Project dancers: Hannah Albin, Maximilian Bieber, China Braekman, Meralyn Brummel, Emma Conrad, Julian Garita, Delia Wada-Gill, Sarah Golzari, Hyun Ji Jeon, Falls Kennedy, Hwajin Kim, Margaret Knowles, Tomomi Kuroda, Sara LaPadula, Aaron Mancus, Ileann Moncivais, Millie Muljat, Chauncey Pauley, Sophia Pielet, Sara Pizzi, Abby Register, Rosa Silva, Will Valles, Caroline Vanstrom, Tristan Walsh, Janina Amber Young & Special Guest Artist Miguel Zapico 

Miho Ryu Dancers:
Kim Hancock, Adelita Hinojosa-Martin, Sara LaPadula, Rebecca Lloyd-Jones, Ririko Ono, Sophia Pielet, Sara Pizzi, Aika Takeshima, Stine Walde, Miho Ryu
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>>> ​Image photo: @beccavision
Research research research: join Marijke Eliasberg in berlin (germany) this summer:
b12 summer - July 19-22
  • 4 day research workshop movement: July 19-22 // 09:00am — 12:30
your mind as your power tool 
https://b12.space/summer/4-day-research/marijke-eliasberg

  • 4 day somatic workshop tai chi: July 19-22 // 13:00 — 14:30
tai chi for dancers - awareness and energy
https://b12.space/summer/somatic/marijke-eliasberg

please be aware of our early bird special offer for these workshops! you can apply for this offer up until the 24th of march 2025. after the 24th the regular workshop fee applies. applications are accepted up until one day before the workshops starts.
big thank you to b12 for having me!
THE NEXT STAGE PROJECT  CALENDAR 2025:
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​- Feb 15 at 8pm TNSP performing at The ballet Arts Showcase, presenting a new work in progress: SAFE
- March 28 at 8:15pm "Finding Light" TNSP performance at Peridance Center with works of Miho Ryu and Marijke Eliasberg
- April 4 at 7:30pm "Finding Light" TNSP performance at New York Live Arts Studios with works of Miho Ryu and Marijke Eliasberg and special guest SaraAika

- July 19-22 - Marijke teaching in BERLIN / b12
4 day movement workshop
4 day tai chi chuan for dancers: somatic workshop

>   More show dates and new season show to be announced soon! ​

Tai Chi Chuan classes with Sifu Marijke

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NYC 2025 schedule : Marijke teaching Tai Chi Chuan classes for everyone, every age and every background:
tai chi-ers, dancers, movers, actors, writers, singers, artists!

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

Yoga4Cancer classes with Jana Hicks

​Your gift supports and ensures that our Y4C classes and community continue to thrive
For more information on Jana's Yoga4Cancer classes: https://www.janahicks.com/y4c​
THE NEXT STAGE PROJECT is a fiscally sponsored member of New York Live Arts, Inc., a non-profit tax-exempt organization. ​​
Yoga4Cancer 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. 

Recent: ​

February 10, 2024 @ 7:30pm: TNSP performing 2 works to celebrate life. In memory of Johannes (Jan ) Kruijt.

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The Next Stage Project performing a new work in progress!
SAFE
Saturday 2/15 @8pm
Choreography: Marijke Eliasberg in collaboration with the dancers
Dancers: Clara Franklin, Owen Edwards, Hwajin Kim, Sara LaPadula, Chauncey Pauley, Sophia Pielet, Sara Pizzi, Abigail Register, Rosa Silva, Tristan Walsh
Ballet Arts at City Center Studios, 6th fl.
130 W 56th street
🍎 Concept & Direction: Marijke Eliasberg
Choreographic advise, expertise & moral support: Jana Hicks
Choreography: Marijke Eliasberg in collaboration with the
performing TNSP artists: Manatsu Aminaga, César de Assis, Mila Hartog, Hwajin Kim, Yoshino Kotani, Kisara Nonaka, Hannah Odgers, Sara Pizzi, Anneloes van Schuppen, Aika Takeshima, Chauncey Pauley, William Valles
​& Miguel Zapico
💖 Concept & Direction: Marijke Eliasberg
Choreographic advise & expertise: Jana Hicks
Choreography: Marijke Eliasberg in collaboration with the
performing TNSP artists: Manatsu Aminaga , Mila Hartog, Hwajin Kim, Yoshino Kotani, Christopher LaFleche, Kisara Nonaka, Hannah Odgers, Rebecca Oviatt, Sara Pizzi, Chauncey Pauley, Sophia Pielet, Abigail Register, Rosa Silva, William Valles, Tristan Walsh & Miguel Zapico
Guest choreographer: Kisara Nonaka

Photo credits on this site: @BeccaVision / 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: 2/25/2025