We have incredible teachers
& they would LOVE to dance with you!
INTRODUCING THE OWNER OF THRIVE PERFORMING ARTS
Christine Comtois-Dolezal
One of the founders of Thrive Dance, Christine is passionate about teaching dance and giving kids a place to find their creative voices.
When she was 14, she was lucky enough to have the opportunity to choreograph a musical medley of “Bye, Bye, Birdie” and fell in love with choreographing and teaching!
Besides teaching, Christine has danced with multiple professional companies in the mid-west and choreographs with Mid Columbia Musical Theater
Fun Fact: Christine can do a one handed cartwheel, which she didn’t know she could do until she was 32!
INTRODUCING THE TEACHERS
Lib Berg
Lib has an extensive background in dance, musical theatre, and performing! She has been dancing since she was 3 years old. When she is not dancing, she is listing to music, thrifting, or playing Pickleball.
Miss Lib is teaching Jr. hip hop 1/2, Jr. hip hop 3/4, All boys hip hop, Sr. hip hop, Sr. jazz and Ignite for Season 9.
*She also is the director of our new Adult Dance Crew*
Fun fact: Lib has performed in DisneyLand and DisneyWorld.
Holly Petty
By age nine, Holly realized her passion for dance while performing in the Ballet West Nutcracker. She later branched out from ballet to other styles of dance and earned a bachelor's in dance education from Brigham Young University.
Miss Holly is teaching Sr. contemporary for Season 9
Fun Fact: She is the owner of the adult contemporary non-profit group here in tri cities, “mid-Columbia contemporary dance”.
Marissa Crook
Marissa has been training, dancing, and performing for as long as she can remember. She is also currently working towards getting her master’s in special education!
Miss Marissa is teaching Jr. 3/4 ballet, Sr. ballet and Jr. Creative Ballet 1/2 for Season 9.
Fun fact: Marissa has an amazing Disney Lego collection that she is super proud of.
Erin An
Erin has been dancing her whole life. Legand has it… if you see her at the grocery store, you’ll see her doing leaps walks up and down the aisles.
Miss Erin is teaching Jr. Intro to dance 1/2, Jr. jazz 1/2, Jr. jazz 3/4, and Ignite for Season 9.
Fun fact: She would love to one day go skydiving and would love to swim with sharks.
Katylin Brooks
Katy has been with us at Thrive for almost two years now and has been a great addition to the team! Make sure to say hello if you see her!
Miss Katy is teaching Sprouts classes & Intro to Dance 3/4 for Season 9.
*She is also part of our awesome admin crew!*
Fun Fact: Katy has a twin brother