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Thrive: The Essence of Dance; Monroe, CT Dance Studio
5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Ballet school in Monroe, Connecticut
Plan your first class
- Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (203) 767-4569
- Website & schedule thrivedancect.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“The owner is amazing with little kids and toddlers and teenagers, I am a student at thrive and everyday I am welcomed by the students and the owner!”
What families & students say
“She is an amazing teacher who fosters a caring and supporting environment.”
“She has not only created an environment where dancers learn great technique, passion, and creativity, but also where they learn self confidence, team work, and dedication.”
“Thrive is an amazing dance studio with great students who are so welcoming to everybody and make everything fun and enjoyable.”
“She has not only created an environment where dancers learn great technique, passion, and creativity, but also where they learn self confidence, team work, and dedication.”
“She has not only created an environment where dancers learn great technique, passion, and creativity, but also where they learn self confidence, team work, and dedication.”
From the reviews
I definitely recommend this studio for all ages! The director, Persephonie Alvarez is KIND and amazing and makes all new students welcome! She always has each and every one of her students best interests at heart!! The studio is positive, fun, and all around amazing!!
Thrive is an amazing studio!! They are all so welcoming and some of the kindest, sweetest, and loving people I have ever met! The director is so talented and is so inspiring! i defiantly recommend thrive for everyone!!💗
Thrive is an amazing dance studio with great students who are so welcoming to everybody and make everything fun and enjoyable. The owner is amazing, kind, beautiful, and a great teacher. Overall thrive is an amazing studio and you will definitely enjoy it if you go there!
Director Persephonie along with all of the other instructors at Thrive are so supportive of the dancers and are always pushing them to grow. All of the girls are so welcoming and supportive as well. Thrive is a family!
Your first ballet class at Thrive: The Essence of Dance; Monroe, CT Dance Studio
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.
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