Practice. Perform. Perfect.
THRIVE, A YMCA Dance Team
THRIVE is a community dance team based at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA in Plainfield. As a part of THRIVE, dancers of all ages get the opportunity to:
- Learn and develop skills across various dance styles, including ballet, jazz, tap and contemporary, among others.
- Receive guidance from dance instructors who embrace the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
- Perform at local events, community expos and the THRIVE Showcase.
- Compete in local dance competitions as a part of the THRIVE's award-winning competition team.
We do more than just dance. We learn. We grow. We THRIVE.
THRIVE dance season is held year round. The THRIVE Showcase and Summer Recital are held in June and August respectively. Auditions are also held in August. New dancers may audition for one of the four performance dance level groups: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. Experienced dancers are invited to audition for THRIVE's competitive dance levels: Elite and Diamond Elite. More information can be found in the THRIVE Dance Team Manual below.
THRIVE Auditions
Free and open to ages 5 and up. Registration is required. A YMCA Membership is not required to audition but is required for THRIVE dancers.
Open Auditions
Friday, July 26
6-8:30 p.m.
Designed for dancers of all levels and experience.
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Specialty Piece
Friday, August 2
6-8:30 p.m.
Advanced dancers will be asked to perform brief choreography of their own and will be placed on competition teams based on their level of execution and technique. Choreography pieces can be of any style to showcase abilities, but must be 30-45 seconds in length.
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Private Dance Lessons
Dancers of all levels are invited to request private lessons with a YMCA dance instructor. In a one-on-one or small group setting, an instructor will identify the needs of each participant and subsequently help them improve their technique and dance styles, including but not limited to ballet, tap and contemporary dance.
Private Dance Lesson Request Form
Dance Programs
The Y offers a variety of dance programs year-round for beginners and advanced performers. Current offerings include:
- Ballet and Pre-Ballet
- Tap
- Contemporary
- Hip-Hop/Jazz
- Tiny Dancers (Ages 2-3)
- Dance Beginnings (Ages 3-5)
