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Thrive Dance Company

4.5 ★★★★★ 77 Google reviews · Ballet school in Evansville, Indiana

Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
  • Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 812-602-5400
  • Website & schedule thrive5678.com — enroll and see the live class schedule

Hours

Monday 10:30 am–9 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am–9 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am–9 pm
Thursday 10:30 am–9 pm
Friday 10:30 am–9 pm
Saturday 8:30 am–2:30 pm
Sunday Closed

Studio hours shift for holidays, recitals, and term schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The programs they offer

Ballet programs on the schedule at Thrive Dance Company, confirmed in families' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌸 Kids Ballet 18 mentions

“From the very first day my daughter started lessons to the present day, she and I have been treated with nothing but love, and everyone has quickly become family.”

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☀️ Summer Intensives

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What families & students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 77 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧸 wonderful with young kids 3 mentions

“Signed my child up at 2 years old and she grew in confidence and socially.”

💛 nurturing, non-competitive 18 mentions

“From the very first day my daughter started lessons to the present day, she and I have been treated with nothing but love, and everyone has quickly become family.”

🎭 beautiful recitals & performances 3 mentions

“Nothing gives me more joy than watching them shine on stage, and I have Thrive to thank for that.”

serious pre-professional training 5 mentions

“That said, my youngest daughter did recreational dance at thrive for years, and then decided that she was ready to take on their dance company.”

💪 builds confidence & discipline 6 mentions

“I trust all of the COACHES and OWNERS to guide my dancer to become her best self while at Thrive, and her confidence has skyrocketed because of it.”

From the reviews

From the very first day my daughter started lessons to the present day, she and I have been treated with nothing but love, and everyone has quickly become family. Thrive is more than dance and tumbling, and we have been so blessed to be apart of the community.

★★★★★ — Heather, May 2026

Our family has been part of this studio for years—first with my children and now with my grandchild—and it has been nothing but a positive, supportive, and uplifting environment every step of the way.

★★★★★ — Cindy, May 2026

My daughter has loved her dance classes and will be a junior in company. Her teachers are great at pushing her and are overall the best at what they do! Thank you!

★★★★★ — Kiley, Jun 2023

Great selection of classes. Our daughter loves the instructors and is always excited to go to class. She has made amazing progress.

★★★★★ — Laura, Oct 2021

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Your first ballet class at Thrive Dance Company

Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Ballet is for every age and every body. If you're returning from an injury or have a health concern, mention it to the teacher before class so they can offer modifications.

Where to find Thrive Dance Company

5611 E Morgan Ave, Evansville, IN47715

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