Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap, Jazz, Acrobatics, Lyrical,
Modern Dance, Contemporary Dance,
ALL BOYS Dance Classes, & More!



DANCE CLASSES & LESSONS
FOR CHILDREN IN WILMINGTON NC







Inspiring Professional Teachers lead fun
Dance Classes for Children, Preteens, & Teenagers
in The Dance Element's happy, healthy atmosphere.



Our experienced instructors guide children with age-appropriate exercises & correct dance technique to build strong, healthy bodies while modeling positive attitudes, fostering camaraderie among our students rather than competition, & encouraging dancers of every shape, size, skin tone, & skill level to achieve their best.







Dance Class Levels & Placement:



The age brackets listed on our dance class schedule are intended as a guide for parents & dancers. 

New students are encouraged to explore several dance class options to determine the best individual placement & discover which dance styles they most enjoy.





Dance Classes for Age 3, 4, & 5




Ballet, Tap, & Tumbling Classes led by Studio Director Ashley Barnes are so much fun & perfectly suited to the abilities & enjoyment of Preschoolers.


Use the button to learn all about the Ballet, Tap, Tumbling, & Dance Lessons for 3, 4, & 5 year old Girls & Boys at The Dance Element studio in Wilmington NC.

Dance Classes for Preschool Girls & Boys

ALL BOYS Hip Hop & Dance (Age 6 +)




The Dance Element dance studio proudly features All Boys Hip Hop Classes led by inspiring, professional Male Dance Teachers!


Our unique dance program for Boys facilitates an opportunity for boys to be BOYS with other boys, in a nurturing atmosphere where dance students can build confidence (and muscles) while having a ball.

Dance Classes for Boys in Wilmington NC

Dance Classes for Age 6, 7, & 8




A phenomenal faculty of professional teachers lead FUN Ballet, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, & Contemporary Dance Classes for 6, 7, & 8 year-old Girls & Boys.

Use the button to learn about the dance lessons & unique performance opportunities The Dance Element provides for 6, 7, 8 year old kids in Wilmington NC.​

Dance for 6, 7, 8 year-old Girls & Boys

Dance Classes for Age 9, 10, 11, & 12




At The Dance Element, 9, 10, 11, & 12 year old Girls & Boys participating in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acrobatics, Hip Hop, Lyrical, & Contemporary Dance Classes improve their fitness, gain confidence, learn about teamwork, & form lifelong friendships.


Use the button below to find lots of details about the exceptional dance classes & incredible performance opportunities we provide for preteen dance students.​


Dance for 9, 10, 11, 12 year-old Children

Dance Classes for Teenagers:




Teenage students form lifelong friendships, build confidence, healthy minds, AND healthy bodies while learning to dance from amazing professional teachers in our encouraging studio environment.


Use the button to learn why Ballet & Pointe, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Modern & Contemporary Dance Classes at The Dance Element motivate teenage girls & boys to work hard & inspire them to strive for excellence.


Dance Classes for Teenage Girls & Boys



The Dance Element's phenomenal arts educators train strong athletes who become proficient dance artists.


Creative dance performance opportunities keep children engaged in classes, motivated to practice, excited about learning to dance, & eager to achieve!



IT's NOT too late!



Join fun Dance Classes for
Preschoolers, Children & Teens
in Wilmington NC


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The Dance Element's spectacular
annual showcases are unparalleled!



Uniquely themed theatrical productions highlight the growth of every student while providing invaluable training & incredible experiences they will remember all their lives.







The videos below feature our full cast of dance students, ranging in age from 3 to adult, taking the stage TOGETHER to perform the Opening Number or Grand Finale for some of
​The Dance Element's favorite showcases.



All Dance Students Perform: "Smoke & Mirrors"



Opening Number
NOTHING UP OUR SLEEVES 2023





All Dance Students Perform: "Race To Space"



Opening Number
2024 SPACE SHOWCASE





All Dance Students Perform: "Locomotion"



Opening Number

GOING PLACES 2017





All Dance Students Perform: "Big Bang"



Opening Number

BRAVE THE ELEMENTS 2018





Kids & Teens Perform: "In The Beginning"



Opening Number
EVERY CREATURE GREAT & SMALL 2015





"If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes"



Opening Number
WORKING ON SOLUTIONS 2022





"March of the Picnic Crashers"



Grand Finale
EVERY CREATURE GREAT & SMALL 2015





Dance Students Perform: "We're Going To Dance"



Opening Number
CAN'T KEEP STILL 2016





Full Cast Performs: "Corps Of Discovery"



Opening Number
MANIFEST THE WEST 2019







The Dance Element



7211 Ogden Business Lane #205
Wilmington, NC 28411