OUR STORY
This wonderful little company was created in Melbourne Australia. Starting with Roshin Taylor and branching out over the seas here to the UK with Yvette Henderson. Without sounding completely cheesy, dancing has always been a part of our lives. Growing up together in our teens attending dance classes together, thereafter completing university and full-time dance courses in our twenties then going on to perform on stages across the UK, USA, Europe, Asia and Australia. Now in our 30’s (as retired performers) we refuse to leave our passion behind (for a desk job)! Therefore we created The Next Step Co. so that we could continue to share the joy of dancing with others and we wouldn’t want it any other way!!!
We are now so grateful to be able to have a team of teachers in Aus and also here in the UK. But our reach has no boundaries, we would love to teach you no matter what country you live in, thanks to the magic of technology!
Our mission is to make learning your wedding dance easy and fun. Simple as that. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, inclusivity and passion - we aim to be the best in biz, delivering a five-star service every time.
We have two head quarters; London, UK and Melbourne, AUS.
Yvette Henderson
UK Director Yvette is driven, dynamic, nurturing and creative.
With a Bachelors in Performing Arts behind her, as soon as she completed her studies she went into teaching. Yvette loves teaching both children and adults with an impressive 16 years of expertise.
Originally from Melbourne she moved to London in 2010 and has called it home ever since.
Teaching many different styles and age groups all over London, Yvette has grown a real love for choreographing and teaching First Dances. The joy of seeing her couples transform from believing they have “two left feet” to feeling confident and capable is incredibly fulfilling.
A true romantic at heart, Yvette loves helping her couple’s make the most of every single moment for their upcoming wedding day and cannot wait to meet you!!
Fran Nicholson
Fran is energetic, passionate and enthusiastic about everything that she does.
Originally from West Yorkshire Fran moved to London at the age of sixteen to pursue a career in the performing arts industry.
Since graduating from the Urdang Academy and Guildford School of Acting Fran has dedicated her career to dance and performing arts education for young people and adults.
Fran is thrilled to be part of The Next Step Co. and has worked with a range of couples creating a variety of first dances using different dance styles ensuring that each couples personalities are present within their first dance and for their wedding day.
Fran is waiting for the day that a couple would like to do a Tap Dance for their First Dance, a small dream of hers. As a highly experienced, innovative, and dynamic teacher we are thrilled to have Fran as part of our team.
Emma Oliver
Emma is charismatic, ambitious and most importantly enthusiastic about teaching her couples.
Emma graduated from the prestigious Urdang Academy in 2017 with a National Diploma in Professional Musical Theatre. She has worked extensively in the industry and has recently returned from an International Tour in the UAE.
Growing up in Windsor, teaching has always been a passion of Emma’s. She has many years of experience, teaching a wide range of ages. However, choreographing and guiding couples through their First Dances is something she finds extremely rewarding as a creative.
She is driven by her desire to bring out the best in people, helping them overcome challenges and truly being in a moment that holds significant meaning to their lives.
She loves helping couples create memories that will last a lifetime and can’t wait to meet you.
Danielle Donnelly
Danielle is a bubbly, warm and a caring teaching that will light up the dance floor or dance studio.
Originally from Glasgow and has lived in London for 10 years now.
Danielle trained in musical theatre at Italia Conti academy of theatre arts, bringing her many great opportunities her in London and abroad.
Between performing Danielle teaches children performing arts and really loves watching them progress each week. She also works in film and TV, such as Bridgeton season and the Barbie movie!
Danielle loves Love, so being able to be a small part of someone’s special day is an amazing feeling!