The Dance Element provides Ballet, Hip Hop, & Dance Classes in Wilmington NC.

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The Dance Element
7211 Ogden Business Lane
Suite 205
Wilmington, NC 28411

ph: 910.685.3787

fun@thedanceelement.com

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Manny Lloyd 

 Teaches Hip Hop & Dance Classes
For Children & Adults
at The Dance Element
dance studio 
in Wilmington NC

Manny Lloyd teaches Dance Classes for Boys at The Dance Element in Wilmington NC

From a toddler, jamming to the “Fresh Prince” theme,
to a teenager, leaping through the air in ballet class...

Manny Lloyd has always been
in love with Dance!

Manny Lloyd was featured in numerous works of original dance choreography

He loves how dancing enables one to get lost
in sounds and rhythm, and he loves how dance can become a thread, connecting the imagination of choreography with the institution of physical form. 

 

The first-born son of a renowned Wilmington musician

and the oldest of eight siblings,

Manny is a natural leader with music in his soul. 


  • Manny Lloyd began his ballet, jazz, & modern dance training at The Dance Element
    Manny began his formal dance training at The Dance Element and grew to become a Senior Member of the Element Productions
    Dance Performance Company.
    



     

    In 2010, Manny was selected to receive the studio’s highest honor and awarded the
    “Miss Gracie"
    Memorial Dance Scholarship.

    Manny Lloyd was a member of the Element Productions Dance Performance Company


    Manny Lloyd is one of the best dance teachers in Wilmington NC

    While studying ballet, jazz, & modern, Manny discovered that he had an aptitude for movement
    and an affinity for showmanship!
    

    

     

    Manny Lloyd performs the lead in a rendition of Michael Jackson's Thriller!

     He performed the lead role in a stellar rendition of Michael Jackson’s Thriller!

     

    Manny Lloyd was featured in numerous works of original dance choreography

    and was featured in numerous works of original choreography including the crowd favorites:

    Race to the Moon,
    Ghost of Stephen Foster,
    and
    Me & Bobby McGee.
    

    Manny Lloyd was featured in numerous works of original dance choreography

  • Manny Lloyd stars in a dance performance at the New Hanover County LibraryWith his portrayal of “Max” in The Dance Element’s adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s

    Where The Wild Things Are

    Manny Lloyd stars in a Dance Element performance in Wilmington NCManny delivered one of the most celebrated performances in studio history.



  • Manny played a vital role in the development of a        Boys’ Dance Program at The Dance Element.  Manny Lloyd helped to develop a Boys Dance Program in Wilmington NCManny Lloyd teaches Dance Classes for Boys at The Dance Element in Wilmington NCHis tremendous athletic ability and Herculean physical strength quickly negated any fears that dancing was      “girl stuff,” and enticed a number of younger boys to take a closer look at the art and sport of dance.  
    Manny Lloyd founded a dance class for boys at The Dance Element in Wilmington NC Manny assisted with teaching what became                   
    The Dance Element’s first ever All Boys Dance Class.

    His expert mentoring eventually lead this group of        male students to perform some truly unforgettable       dance numbers.

    Boys enjoy learning hip hop & dance in All Boys classes led by male teachers

    To these excited young boys, for whom Manny became both a hero and an idol, his passion for dance was a contagious energy. 

    Manny Lloyd teaches an All Boys Hip Hop & Dance Class in Wilmington NC     

    Years later, Manny is still somewhat of
    a Dance Element Legend!

    His natural talent and genuine LOVE of dance have paved the way for many Boy Dance Students
    and set the bar for what they aspire to achieve.  
    

    Manny Lloyd teaches Dance Classes for Boys at The Dance Element in Wilmington NC


    Manny Lloyd is the Cultural Enrichment Programs Coordinator in Wilmington NCSince his time as a Dance Element student,
    Manny’s positive energy, excellent leadership skills, and charismatic personality have led him to find continued success.

    Manny Lloyd works at UNCW and teaches an all boys dance class in Wilmington NC

    He served as Cultural Enrichment Programs Coordinator in the Upperman African American Cultural Center at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, where he earned bachelor's & master's degrees in Political Science.


    Manny was featured as one of Wilmington NC's
    "40 Under 40" by Star News in 2021!

    Hip Hop Instructor Manny Lloyd was on of Wilmington NC's 40 Under 40 in 2021!


    Manny Lloyd stars in a Dance Element performance in Wilmington NC

    Since graduating high school, Manny returned to perform with the Element Productions Company several times and has never failed to “come home” and help his Dance Family, working backstage and assisting dance students nearly every year for our annual Spring Showcase performance. 

     

  • Manny “officially” joined our faculty in the Fall of 2018, leading one of The Dance Element's Boys' Dance Classes. 


    This season, he is very excited to teach several "co-ed" Hip Hop & Dance Classes, as well our Hip Hop Class for Adults.   

    Manny is truly an inspiration!

    We could not be more excited for the fortunate dance students with an opportunity to learn from him.  

    Manny Lloyd is one of the best dance teachers in Wilmington NC

    Manny is very grateful for the creative outlet,
    life lessons, and lifelong friendships he has gained from being a Dancer.

    He is excited to share his knowledge, passion, & love of dance with The Dance Element's Happy Dancers! 

    Manny Lloyd teaches Dance Classes for Boys at The Dance Element in Wilmington NC

    Join Hip Hop & Dance Classes with Manny!

    Manny Lloyd teaches Dance Classes for Boys at The Dance Element in Wilmington NC


  • The Dance Element's All Boys Class Performs Choreography by Manny Lloyd:
    Train Wreck - Manifest The West, Spring Showcase 2019
    Learn More About Hip Hop & Dance Classes for Boys
    in Wilmington NC led by Instructor, Manny Lloyd
  • Boys have fun learning from male dance teachers at The Dance Element studio
  • Learn More About Dance Classes for Boys in Wilmington NC
  • Boys love learning to dance at The Dance Element studio in Wilmington NC.
    Boys enjoy learning hip hop & dance in All Boys classes led by male teachers
  • The Dance Element studio provides dance classes for Boys in Wilmington NC

    James DeVita teaches an all boys dance class at The Dance Element in Wilmington

Manny Lloyd teaches Dance Classes for Boys at The Dance Element in Wilmington NCManny Lloyd was featured in numerous works of original dance choreography



Boys have fun learning from male dance teachers at The Dance Element studio

James DeVita is a teacher at The Dance Element studio in Wilmington NC

The Dance Element studio in Wilmington NC, offers a weekly "boys only" class.

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The Dance Element is a Certified Arts Friendly Business in Wilmington NCChildren & Adults Love to Dance at The Dance Element studio in Wilmington NC

 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.

Professional Dance Teachers in Wilmington NC inspire dance students of all ages.

 

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The Dance Element
7211 Ogden Business Lane
Suite 205
Wilmington, NC 28411

ph: 910.685.3787

fun@thedanceelement.com

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