The Dance Element provides dance lessons in a supportive classroom setting.

Our students grow and gain self confidence while learning to dance, because they understand how important it is to encourage and believe in each other.

We promise quality dance instruction for every dancer.

Our experienced and knowledgeable teachers guide students with proper technique, while consistently offering classes that keep them challenged, and motivating them to strive for excellence.



We offer our students opportunities for leadership.

Dance Element dancers discover how important it is to become   positive role models, and they take pride in helping each other succeed.

The Dance Element proudly features a Boys Dance Program with an 

ALL BOYS dance class designed to emphasize techniques practiced and performed by male dancers.

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The Dance Element offers a unique
Dance Performance Company

for the serious dancer. 

We provide affordable, unlimited dance training, with a strong focus on Classical Ballet.  Invited dancers  maintain a high level of dance technique, while inspiring others by being positive role models and striving for excellence.  

Dance students learn about famous literary works, and are given the unique chance to perform in original adaptations that share beloved stories with the Wilmington NC community.

Our professional quality performances, and incredible hand made costumes, offer dancers the chance to truly become the characters in their favorite stories.

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 "In a dancer there is a reverence for such forgotten things as the small beautiful bones, and their delicate strength."       

~ Martha Graham





The Dance Element Presents:

"The 60's"

Spring Showcase 2013

Sunday May 19th

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At The Dance Element, we foster imagination and encourage self discovery.

 

We believe that learning to dance is an opportunity to experience working together.



Our curriculum includes the study and revival of "Classics" and our dancers perform selections that range from The Rockettes to Michael Jackson.

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Ballet students are encouraged to make academic inquiries into the history of the art form, and given the opportunity to  learn and showcase excerpts from famous classical ballets.

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We frequently present tributes to celebrated children's authors and  explore methods of storytelling through dance performance.

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The Dance Element regularly invites professional Guest Artists, exposing students to a wide variety of dance disciplines, from all over the world.



"The Dance Element is wonderful! You put on SUCH a grand show, so much talent, so much love, so much joy. Thank you all!  Absolutely brilliant!"

~ 2012 Audience Member

"You have helped me shape my originality and find potential I never even knew I had."

~Emma Lee

Adult Tap Student



"You taught me the secret to my awesomeness!"

~ Faith Seamon

Dance Element Company Dancer 





"It was great! All of it. Thanks for providing such a great opportunity for these kids."

~Yvonne Nance

Dance Element Grandparent

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