When Blair Hibbing was 4, she began showing a passion for dance. Her parents brought her to a dance class at Robert Thomas not knowing the community and friendships she would build there. Like many dancers, Blair not only grew in her dance skills but gained friendships that have lasted years.
The dance community is an open and inclusive space, and Robert Thomas Dancenter mirrors that perfectly. Through dedication, passion, and hard work, people can come together and show a story through movement. The center fosters all styles of movement from Tap to contemporary to classical ballet. This encourages dancers to grow in all skill sets.
The dancenter teaches to all ages, but an immense sense of community is found in the advanced classes. Dancers aged from 13-19 take these classes, and over many years they have all developed a very close bond. Dance has given them a space to express themselves, and to connect with each other all through the joy of movement. Many of these dancers have been dancing at the studio for over 14 years, and have built irreplaceable friendships with their peers.
The studio has created a safe and creative space for dancers to express themselves, and create art together.
The senior competition team at Robert Thomas meets 10 hours weekly to work on their dances as well as their technique. They have formed a very close bond over years of working together.