The Dance Element studio is located in the Ogden area of Wilmington, NC, just off Market St./ HWY 17.

Our beautiful facility is 6 miles from Historic Downtown Wilmington, and only 9 miles from Hampstead NC. 

We are situated only minutes away from Mayfaire Town Center and Wrightsville Beach. 

Find us in the Ogden Business Park, adjacent to Ogden Park. 

We are beside the Ice House skating rink.

The Dance Element offers a great weekly schedule of

Recreational Dance Lessons & Classes for Kids 

Toddlers, Teens, and Kids in between can select dance classes in a variety of dance styles including: Classical Ballet & Pointe, Hip Hop, Jazz, Acrobatics, Tap, Irish Tap, Contemporary & Modern Dance, Lyrical, Yoga, and even Hoop Dance!

Our dance studio in Wilmington NC also offfers a weekly schedule of Adult Dance & Fitness Classes, for beginners and lifelong dance students in Wilmington NC.

View our Current Class Schedule to see the variety of dance classes and Dance Programs we are currently offering for Kids & Adults!

The Dance Element offers the convenience of Online Registration, making it easier than ever to join the fun Dance Classes at our Wilmington studio!

1. View our current Dance Class Schedule and select weekly dance classes based on your child's age.

        *Please note- The Dance Class Levels noted on the schedule are intended only as a guide.  Our Professional Instructors will group dance students by both age and ability, once dance classes begin.

Click Here for more information on dance class levels & age groups.

2. Follow THIS LINK to Enroll Online!

     *Dance Classes fill on a "first- come" basis.  We will contact you to confirm your dancer's enrollment as soon as we receive your registration form.

CONTACT US any time with questions!

New students are invited to visit our studio and explore any of our classes - risk free and free of charge! 

With such great teachers and so many dance styles to choose from, we believe it's really important for children to experience the classes before choosing their favorites, so we encourage children to TRY any and all classes for their age group.

Once dancers have selected their classes, 
Tuition is a monthly payment determined by
the number of weekly classes for each family.

Price Breaks apply for each additional class: 

 ·  1 Class/ Week - $70/ Month

·  2 Classes/ Week - $120/ Month

·  3 Classes/ Week - $160/ Month

·  4 Classes/ Week - $190/ Month...

The Discounts apply for one student taking multiple classes AND multiple dancers in the same family. 

The Dance Element studio has a Dress Code for all of our dance classes in Wilmington NC.

We require every student to have the appropriate attire and required materials for every dance class.   

Our studio Lobby Shop is a great resource for purchasing new and gently used dancewear at discounted prices!

Ask us about our "Shoe Exchange!"

Absolutely!

We encourage all new students to try several classes before deciding which ones to take. 

Trying the classes first, helps our teachers determine the best class placement for your dancer, and will ensure that your dancer selects the weekly classes he/she will most enjoy!

The Dance Element usually follows the New Hanover County Schools when it comes to inclement weather cancellations.

If school is closed, you can assume dance classes are also cancelled, for the safety of our dancers and their families.

If possible, we also post cancellations on our studio's

Facebook page.

Yes!

Both of our dance studio rooms have large viewing windows for parent observation.

We also invite parents in to the studio to observe and sometimes even participate in classes each season, during Parent Observation Weeks.

Beginning to dance "en pointe" is not just a question of age and desire... A dance student's readiness depends on the individual's strength, their level of ballet technique, and their commitment to dance training.

At The Dance Element studio, we require dancers to take at least one semester of pre-pointe class, as well as at least two Ballet technique classes a week before they are permitted to begin pointe work.

If your daughter really wants those shoes, let her ballet teacher know!  We will be thrilled to help her reach that goal, as soon as she is ready.

"It takes a long time to develop a body for dancing- especially the feet! The pointes for girls have to be, like an elephant's trunk; strong, yet flexible and soft."

     -George Balanchine