At the start of last week’s City Council meeting, Mayor Ted Bettencourt first took the floor to celebrate four of Peabody’s long-time businesses. He first acknowledged Dance with Dena Owner Dena Thibodeau, who has been in business on Main Street for 30 years. Bettencourt said, “Dena is just an amazing person with a big heart, and she really has been able to inspire so many … [Read more...] about Peabody businesses honored at City Hall
Dena Thibodeau
Dancing into 30 years
Dance With Dena, a vibrant dance studio in downtown Peabody at 59 Main St. that is owned and operated by former Patriots cheerleader Dena Thibodeau, is celebrating its 30th anniversary of teaching dance to Peabody’s youth. While the 30th anniversary is this month, Dance With Dena will be celebrating its anniversary up until its dance recital in mid-May 2026 at Bishop Fenwick … [Read more...] about Dancing into 30 years
30 years of dancing on Main Street with Dena Thibodeau
For 30 years, former New England Patriots cheerleader Dena Thibodeau has been teaching local dancers ranging from eight to 18 the art of performance and movement at her Main Street school, Dance with Dena. Recently, her “Dream Team” of 19 dancers performed at the Peabody Black Box Theatre, dazzling the audience with their annual 20-minute show featuring pom poms, tassels, … [Read more...] about 30 years of dancing on Main Street with Dena Thibodeau