The Dance Element is a dance studio at 7211 Ogden Business Lane in Wilmington offering weekly classes for toddlers, children, preteens, teens and adults in a non-competitive atmosphere, and is affiliated with Element Productions Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit performance company. For serious ballet students it facilitates placement in outside summer intensive programs rather than running its own camp; no in-house summer camp with dates or hours is published.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact The Dance Element directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Agathe BattestiniDaughter is ending her second year at this dance studio, and will go again next September and pick ballet and a second class. Students can try different classes the first month. The kids ballet classes are great: They teach French ballet terminology, and hand out printouts at every class.
★★★★★Kimberly BrumseyI LOVE this dance studio! My daughter and I have both been taking classes here for the past three years. It has become our home away from home. All the teachers, parents and students are so welcoming and supportive. The talented instructors have really helped me and my daughter thrive, developing proper techniques and skills. It is also by far the cleanest dance studio I’ve ever been to. I highly recommend it!
★★★★★Alicia PaitErin was such a friendly dance instructor. She put together our wedding dance, and it was a blast working with her. She made us feel right at home and even danced with both my fiancé and I. It was a comfortable experience and she was very encouraging. We'd definitely recommend Erin if you're looking for a dance instructor!
★★★★★Jillian PrentisOut of all the studios that I danced at throughout my years of dance, The Dance Element is by far my favorite. The friendly, positive environment truly allowed my technique to flourish. I became a much better dancer in the 3 years I spent dancing for Ashley Barnes than I had seen in my previous 15 years of dance. The instruction is amazing, but what makes The Dance Element special is the relationship that the dancers form together. I am proud to say that I met my very best, most genuine friends during my years here. It is very rare to find a studio where all of the dancers (especially the older ones) like each other, but at The Dance Element, that is honestly the case. I may have graduated last year, but I will continue to come back to my favorite place on the planet for many years to come.
★★★★★Parran SpiveyI have been dancing at The Dance Element ever since I was 10 years old. I can truly say this place is more than just a dance studio and has made such a positive impact on my life. I began dancing at a very young age but stopped as I got older. The Dance Element helped me find my love for dance again. I am proud to say that I have trained and grown up in such a loving warm community. The Dance Element has brought me years of laughter and smiles and is where I've made my closest friends. The Dance Element is not only a team but a FAMILY! I would not be where I am today without the amazing director Ashley Barnes and the rest of The Dance Element staff. They work selflessly to encourage and help us pursue our dreams. The Dance Element is a fun environment that promotes healthy minds and bodies!