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Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap, Jazz, Acrobatics, Lyrical,
Modern Dance, Contemporary Dance,
ALL BOYS DANCE CLASSES, & More!



DANCE CLASSES & LESSONS
FOR CHILDREN IN WILMINGTON NC







Inspiring Professional Teachers lead fun Dance Classes for Children, Tweens, & Teens.



Our experienced instructors guide kids with age-appropriate exercises & correct dance technique training to build strong, healthy bodies while modeling positive attitudes, fostering camaraderie among our dancers not competition, & encouraging students of every shape, size, skin tone, & skill level to achieve their best.







Dance Class Levels & Placement:



The age brackets listed on our dance class schedule are intended only as a guide for parents & dancers. 


New students are encouraged to explore several class options to discover what dance styles they most enjoy & allow our instructors to determine the best individual placement.





Dance Classes for Age 3, 4, & 5




Ballet, Tap, & Tumbling Classes led by Studio Director Ashley Barnes are so much fun & perfectly suited to the abilities & enjoyment of Preschoolers.


Use the button to learn all about "Combination" Dance Lessons for 3, 4, & 5 year old Girls & Boys at The Dance Element.

Dance for 3, 4, 5 year-old Girls & Boys

ALL BOYS Hip Hop & Dance (Age 6 +)




The Dance Element dance studio proudly features All Boys Hip Hop Classes led by inspiring, professional Male Dance Teachers!


Our unique dance program for Boys facilitates an opportunity for boys to be BOYS with other boys, in a nurturing atmosphere where male dance students can build confidence (and muscles) while having a ball.

Dance Classes for Boys in Wilmington NC

Dance Classes for Age 6, 7, & 8




A phenomenal faculty of professional teachers lead FUN Ballet, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, & Contemporary Dance Classes for Girls & Boys Ages 6, 7, & 8.

Use the button to learn about the dance lessons & unique performance opportunities The Dance Element provides for 6, 7, 8 year old children in Wilmington NC.​

Dance for 6, 7, 8 year-old Girls & Boys

Dance Classes for Age 9, 10, 11, & 12




At The Dance Element, 9, 10, 11, & 12 year old Girls & Boys participating in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acrobatics, Hip Hop, Lyrical, & Contemporary Dance Classes improve their fitness, gain confidence, learn about teamwork, & form lifelong friendships.


Use the button below to find lots of details about the exceptional dance classes & incredible performance opportunities we provide for preteen dance students.​


Dance for 9, 10, 11, 12 year-old Girls & Boys

Dance Classes for Teenagers:




Teenage students build confidence, healthy minds, AND healthy bodies while learning to dance from amazing professional teachers in our encouraging studio environment.


Use the button to learn why Ballet & Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern & Contemporary Dance Classes at The Dance Element motivate teenage girls & boys to work hard & inspire them to strive for excellence.


Dance Classes for Teenage Girls & Boys



The Dance Element's phenomenal faculty of professional arts educators train strong athletes who become proficient dance artists.


Creative dance performance opportunities keep children engaged in classes, motivated to practice, excited about learning to dance, & eager to achieve their best!





The Dance Element's spectacular
annual showcases are unparalleled!



These uniquely themed theatrical productions highlight the individual growth of every student while providing invaluable training & incredible experiences they will remember all their lives.







The videos below feature our full cast of dance students, ranging in age from 3 to adult, taking the stage together to perform the Opening Number & Grand Finale ​for some of
The Dance Element's favorite past showcases.



All Dance Students Perform: "Smoke & Mirrors"



Opening Number
NOTHING UP OUR SLEEVES 2023





All Dance Students Perform: "Locomotion"



Opening Number

GOING PLACES 2017





All Dance Students Perform: "Big Bang"



Opening Number

BRAVE THE ELEMENTS 2018





Kids & Teens Perform: "In The Beginning"



Opening Number
EVERY CREATURE GREAT & SMALL 2015





"March of the Picnic Crashers"



Grand Finale
EVERY CREATURE GREAT & SMALL 2015





Dance Students Perform: "We're Going To Dance"



Opening Number
CAN'T KEEP STILL 2016





Full Cast Performs: "Corps Of Discovery"



Opening Number
MANIFEST THE WEST 2019





All Dance Students Perform: "Turn Me Loose"



Grand Finale
MANIFEST THE WEST 2019





"If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes"



Opening Number
WORKING ON SOLUTIONS 2022







The Dance Element



7211 Ogden Business Lane #205
Wilmington, NC 28411