We are a Harwinton, CT based studio focused on the physical arts of Circus and Aerial Arts

Thrive Movement Studio opened in the summer of 2014 and is a dream come true for Heidi Kirchofer & Joel Melendez. It represents years of dreaming and scheming and lots of hard work by Heidi, Joel and Heidi's father Charles Kirchofer. The studio was designed and built almost completely by the trio. It was constructed with local wood milled by Charles and finished with eco-conscious products and materials.

Heidi and Joel have been performing, training and teaching together since 2000. After years of teaching and performing on-the-go, Heidi and Joel are thrilled to have a home studio in which to train and share their passions with their local community!