The Dance Element
7211 Ogden Business Lane
Suite 205
Wilmington, NC 28411
ph: 910.685.3787
fun
Anne Firmender
Teaches Classical Ballet & Pointe Classes
for Children & Adults at
The Dance Element dance studio
in Wilmington NC.
Anne Firmender is originally from Stratford, CT and has called Wilmington home since 1998. She has trained at a number of prestigious schools including The School of American Ballet, California Institute of the Arts and Cornish College of the Arts, where she received her BFA in Dance summa cum laude.
Anne has taught dance in both public and private schools to students of all ages and backgrounds since 1982, including New Haven’s Performing Arts High School and Educational Center for the Arts (her alma mater). Additional teaching residencies include New Haven Ballet, the Educational Center for the Arts of New Haven, and DREAMS of Wilmington, an arts education program serving impoverished youth.
- Smooth Sailing - Spring Showcase 2017
Ballet 4/5 Students perform choreography by Anne Firmender - Anne’s choreography has been performed in a wide range of venues, including the North Carolina Dance Festival, Dance-a-lorus, and innumerable benefits and community showcases. A founding member of The Dance Cooperative, where she served as School Director for many years, Anne organized two annual events: Community Dance Day and the Emerging Choreographers’ Showcase, for which she has mentored multiple young dancers.
- Smooth Sailing - Spring Showcase 2017
- I Could Have Danced All Night - Spring Showcase 2016
Ballet 4/5 & 5/6 students perform choreography by Anne Firmender. In addition to her artistic background, Anne has many years of experience working with special needs youth, including children on the autism spectrum and with mental health issues.
"Miss Annie" enjoys teaching and choreographing throughout the Wilmington area, and has been a beloved member of The Dance Element's inspiring staff since 2014.
- I Could Have Danced All Night - Spring Showcase 2016
- Ode to a Butterfly - Spring Showcase 2015
Ballet 4/5 Students perform choreography by Anne Firmender Enroll In Ballet & Pointe Classes with Anne!
- Ode to a Butterfly - Spring Showcase 2015
910.685.3787
or
Visit The Dance Element studio in Wilmington NC to explore
fun dance classes for Children & Adults - absolutely risk-free!
The Dance Element dance studio in Wilmington NC
is dedicated to promoting healthy minds and bodies,
fostering an appreciation for the arts, and nurturing lifelong friendships, through quality dance education and Happy Dancing experiences for Children & Adults.
Dance Lessons Are Life Lessons.
Our Dancers Become Leaders.
Copyright 2010 The Dance Element of Wilmington NC, LLC. All rights reserved.
The Dance Element
7211 Ogden Business Lane
Suite 205
Wilmington, NC 28411
ph: 910.685.3787
fun