Meet The Team

Kaycee Wright started studying dance at the age of three in Orange County, New York and has continued to do so for the past 20 years. A natural performer and competitor, Kaycee has performed and competed in many events throughout the years. Some including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Pearl Harbor Hawaii, Disney World and many more! Kaycee has also obtained IMDb credit from web series Spirit Hunters-The Series and Level5Cheer.. After high school, she continued sharing her love of dance with students down south and has choreographed the Mrs. North Carolina International Pageant, and Sister Act The Musical for early college students. She has graduated from Craven Community College with an Associates in Arts, and is a Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist through National Academy of Sports Medicine. Kaycee is also an Active Training Coach for Range Movement. Most recently, Kaycee has completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education with emphasis in Sports Management from Eastern New Mexico University. 

Christina Maher-Mythen is a dedicated instructor with a lifelong passion for dance and gymnastics. She began her training at the age of three at Marya Kennett Dance Centre and Kennett’s School of Gymnastics, where she learned ballet, tap, jazz, llyrical, modern, and hip-hop, alongside competitive gymnastics.

Throughout her formative years, Christina developed a strong technical foundation and a deep appreciation for artistry and athleticism, which now influence her distinctive teaching style. While earning her degree at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, NY, she continued to expand her dance experience as a member of both the Le Moyne Student Dance Company and the Le Moyne Dance Team. Her leadership and creativity led her to serve as President and Choreographer for the Dance Company and Head Choreographer for the Dance Team.

Christina’s choreography often blends modern movement with acro elements, highlighting strength, control, and musicality. Her true joy lies in watching her students grow, both as dancers and as individuals.

Isabelle began dancing at age 3, training in ballet, tap and jazz at Marya Kennett Ballet Theatre. In high school, she went on to train at Northeast Dance Movement under direction of Thrive owner Kailey Blair before graduating. She performed in multiple local theatre productions at the Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center under direction of Tony nominated director Joyce Presutti. She got her Bachelors in English with a Theater minor from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and went on to graduate with her Masters in Creative Writing from Fairfield University. She has choreographed a local production of Urinetown, led a competitive dance team as captain and choreographer representing Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. for Shimmy Like a Nupe for three years, and has placed in the Top 15 finalists of Broadway World’s Next on Stage: Dance Edition in 2020.  She has trained under Alexander Chung and Galen Hooks, and has studied at Brickhouse NYC, Broadway Dance Center, Millennium Dance Complex, and more in styles of jazz funk, street jazz, hip hop, and musical theater. Isabelle is excited to be a member of the Thrive team and looking forward to sharing her knowledge and skills! 

ulia Cerra began dancing at the age of 3 years old. She trained at American Youth Ballet and attended multiple summer intensives including The Joffrey Ballet School in NYC, Kaatsbaan Ballet Theatre, and The School Of Ballet Arizona. She also trained at various dance schools in NY including Steps on Broadway and Broadway Dance Center. Julia graduated from Butler University in 2021 with a BFA in Dance Performance. She performed in multiple featured roles and had 3 performances each year. After graduating, Julia danced for American Contemporary Ballet in Los Angeles to begin her  professional career. After her time there, she began dancing professionally for New York Dance Project in NYC. Julia started teaching at the age of 13 years old and continues to, to this day, with the same enthusiasm and energy she’s had since, teaching all styles/ages and sharing her passion for dance with others!

Angelina began dancing at the age of three, specializing in ballet, tap, & jazz. Her passion for teaching developed at a young age as she went from assisting her instructors to leading her own classes. She has had the opportunity to compete at regional & national levels. These experiences have provided her with valuable insights into the dedication and skill required to excel at high levels. She is excited to use this knowledge to inspire her students to achieve their full potential. Angelina holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Rhode Island, where she was a dedicated member of the University's Dance Team. During her time there, she participated in halftime performances and represented the team at Universal Dance Association (UDA) National Championships. Angelina is excited to return to the dance world and looks forward to sharing her love of dance with the Thrive family.

Taylor Moshinski began dancing at the age of three and has trained extensively in ballet, lyrical, jazz, tap, acro and hip hop. Growing up and training in the Hudson Valley, Taylor performed in a variety of local events and later was a part of Thrive Dance Company from its opening, training under directors Danielle Adamo and Kailey Blair. Growing up as a competitive dancer, Taylor gained valuable experience performing at both regional and national levels. Currently pursuing a degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in English at SUNY New Paltz, Taylor is the Co-Captain of the New Paltz Dance Team. In this leadership role, Taylor runs practices, choreographs routines, performs at basketball halftimes and also competes at the collegiate level. She is also an active member of the New Paltz Dance Association. Teaching dance has always been a long-term goal, and Taylor is excited to inspire and guide the next generation of dancers—sharing her true love for the art of dance! 

Michaela Rose Pagana began dancing at the age of 5 at Joanne’s Dance Studio in the Hudson Valley. She became immersed in all various styles if dance including ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip-hop, and theatre. She danced for Liberty University’s D1 Dance Team where she performed at their football and basketball games, engaging with the style of pom. Michaela is currently working towards her BA in Psychology, pursuing an MA in Social Work to assist teens in their mental health needs.

Breana Mule’ “Bre” started her dance career at the age of 6 at Joanne’s Dance Studio. She then danced at American Youth Ballet and was trained professionally. She attended ballet summer intensive programs such as American Ballet Academy and University of South Carolinas Summer Conservatory. She then got her associates degree in liberal arts at Rockland Community College followed by her Bachelors of Business at Mount Saint Mary’s College. At Mount Saint Mary’s she was the captain of the dance team where she choreographed a number of performances and ran a team. Breana is excited to teach and explore the world of dance with the girls here at Thrive!

 Taylor DiBisceglio began her dance journey at the age of five at Joanne’s Dance Studio, where she participated in competitive dance, Nutcracker performances, and annual spring recitals. Throughout her years of training, Taylor has had the opportunity to explore a variety of dance styles, including ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, and musical theater. Taylor earned her Bachelor’s degree in Human Services from Mount Saint Mary’s College before continuing her education at Adelphi University, where she obtained her Master’s degree in Social Work. She currently works as a social worker at Port Jervis Community Hospital, where she enjoys making a difference in the lives of others. When she’s not working as a social worker, you can find Taylor at Thrive, both behind the desk and in the classroom teaching our littlest dancers! Taylor is so excited to share her love and passion for dance with the dancers and families at Thrive and looks forward to helping each dancer grow, learn, and have fun along the way!