The Dance Element
7211 Ogden Business Lane
Suite 205
Wilmington, NC 28411
ph: 910.685.3787
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Manny Lloyd
Teaches Hip Hop & Dance Classes
For Children & Adults
at The Dance Element
dance studio 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!
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 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.
While studying ballet, jazz, & modern, Manny discovered that he had an aptitude for movement
and an affinity for showmanship!
He performed the lead role in a stellar rendition of Michael Jackson’s Thriller!
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. 
With his portrayal of “Max” in The Dance Element’s adaptation of Maurice Sendak’sWhere The Wild Things Are
Manny 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.
His 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 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.
To these excited young boys, for whom Manny became both a hero and an idol, his passion for dance was a contagious energy.
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. 
Since his time as a Dance Element student,
Manny’s positive energy, excellent leadership skills, and charismatic personality have led him to find continued success.
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!
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 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!
Join Hip Hop & Dance Classes with Manny!
- 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
- The Dance Element's All Boys Class Performs Choreography by Manny Lloyd:
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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.
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The Dance Element
7211 Ogden Business Lane
Suite 205
Wilmington, NC 28411
ph: 910.685.3787
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