Our Story

Chris Thomas is a leading dance instructors based in Jacksonville, Florida. Chris offers over thirty five years of experience in the business. In addition to his professional competitive and coaching career, he has mentored fellow instructors and supported the launch of several dance studios throughout the state of Florida. Chris was also instrumental in founding annual fundraising events Jacksonville’s Dancing With the Stars and First Coast’s Dancing With the Stars, which benefit cultural organizations within the Jacksonville community. Monarch Ballroom and Dance Studio was founded in 2013 and stands out among other studios as it offers an approach to holistic wellness, targeting physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Monarch takes its name from the monarch butterfly, a symbol of transformation and new life. Chris teaches by the philosophy, “We make learning to dance easy and fun.” For over twenty years Monarch Dance studio has seen students transform their lives on and off the dance floor. So are you ready to start a new chapter in your life? To get fit and gain confidence? Monarch Ballroom & Dance Studio can help you accomplish your goals and have fun while doing it!