Ballet, Tap, & Tumbling "Combination" Dance Lessons for Toddlers & Preschool Girls & Boys ages 3, 4, & 5
are some of our favorite weekly classes
at The Dance Element studio in Wilmington NC.

Summer Dance Classes 
for Ages 3, 4, & 5
Begin July 2

No Registration is Necessary!

Learn More About The Dance Element's
Summer Ballet & Dance Classes for
3, 4, & 5 year old Children in Wilmington NC

Fall Dance Classes Begin September 9

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Visit our beautiful dance studio in Wilmington NC
and TRY any of our dance classes - absolutely risk free!

The Dance Element's Ballet, Tap, & Tumbling Dance Classes for Preschoolers led by Studio Director, 
Ashley Barnes are perfectly tailored to fit the abilities & enjoyment of 3, 4, & 5 year old dancers.

The Dance Element's Level 1/2 "Combination" Dance Classes for toddlers & preschoolers emphasize Ballet basics, which become the foundation for these students as they explore other dance styles. 

Boys & Girls learn new Ballet steps in every weekly dance class, along with the French terminology to accompany each new movement.

At The Dance Element dance school in Wilmington NC, preschool dance students learn what the Ballet steps are called and why, right from the very beginning.

Understanding the French terminology helps young students to understand ballet & dance technique. 

Our Level 1/2 students enjoy learning a second language while learning to dance, and they are always eager to share their new steps and vocabulary!    

Combination Classes will transition from Ballet to working on
Tap or Tumbling technique!

This change of pace keeps each dance class exciting and helps to maintain the focus of preschool students.

Tap Dance technique for Children
begins with lessons about
Music & Rhythm!

 Ashley Barnes incorporates drums and musical instruments into Preschool Dance classes,
teaching 3, 4, & 5 year old students different ways
to make percussive sounds with their hands,
as well as count music and follow the beat. 

Preschool Dancers change into tap shoes and discover different ways they can reproduce the rhythms while creating the sounds with their feet!

Girls & Boys in preschool dance classes LOVE learning to Tumble!

The Dance Element's Ballet, Tap, & Tumbling Combination Dance Classes for Ages 3, 4, & 5 also include an introduction to Acrobatics technique.

Preschool Dance students safely learn basic tricks beginning with forward rolls and hand stands, then progress to more difficult tricks like cartwheels,
back bends, and walkovers.

Games & Movement exercises in our lessons often incorporate the use of props or toys,
which feels like "playtime"
to our preschool dance students.

Creative Movement activities teach and reinforce concepts that help young children understand important details about the world they are dancing in!

Our preschoolers have a wonderful time playing games which explore such concepts as
direction and speed.

These games and improvisations enhance a child's motor skills, balance, and coordination,
while helping them tp develop good posture
and building strong, healthy bodies.

The Dance Element's Preschool Ballet & Dance Students perform in TWO annual dance showcases, and they always steal the show! 

Fall Dance Classes Begin September 9 

Enroll Now,  Contact Us,  Or  Visit

Visit our beautiful facility with your Preschooler, 
to TRY our Ballet & Dance Lessons, any time - absolutely risk free!



 "Thank you Ashley Barnes, for a FUN parent observation night at The Dance Element!

I loved getting to sit in with the girls' classes! You do such a great job making it both fun and educational.

Tuesday is definitely the favorite day of the week at our house!"

~ Leah McCall  

Preschool Dance Parent, 2015

"We LOVE The Dance Element! 

Ashley is amazing with my daughter Sophia.  She is wonderful with the kids and makes teaching dance look like so much fun. 

I can't wait to watch my daughter grow into a beautiful dancer. 

Thank you for being such a great teacher!"

~ Itsell Brookshire

Preschool Dance Parent, 2015