the next step The Next Step Northern Plains Dance is ready N To move forward to a new facility with a highly functional interior N To maintain our reputation as one of the best training and presenting organizations in the area N To expand our programs for all ages and skills N To strengthen the financial underpinning that will seamlessly continue NPD's mission into the next decade and beyond. Naming Opportunities Dance is a painting that unfolds in front of us; a mesmerizing, in-the-moment swirl of emotion that is never the same experience.