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Dance Express
5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Ballet school in Wilmington, North Carolina
Plan your first class
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pointe pointe and pre-pointe work for dancers who are ready — the pre-pointe strengthening comes first
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Phone (910) 790-9980
- Website & schedule danceexpresswilmington.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
The programs they offer
“Watching my daughter grow, not just as a dancer, but as a person has meant everything to me.”
What families & students say
“My daughter especially loves her teachers, Miss Sara and Miss Abby.”
“The staff goes above and beyond to make sure their students enjoy class and build the confidence they need to shine on stage!”
“The staff goes above and beyond to make sure their students enjoy class and build the confidence they need to shine on stage!”
From the reviews
This dance studio has truly been amazing. Watching my daughter grow, not just as a dancer, but as a person has meant everything to me. The teachers pour so much time, energy, and heart into every routine, and it really shows both on and off the stage. Thank you Sara, Sabrina, Destiny, Courtney, Paul, and Danielle.
Both my girls love Dancing at Dance express!! We have been apart of this studio for 6 years now, My 10 yr old has had classes with Mrs. Danielle, Ms. Sabrina, Mrs. Sarah, Ms. Courtney, and Ms. Destiny. As a competitive Dancer. She takes Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Tap & Hip Hop My 4 year old is in the Kinder-Dance with Ms.
We love Dance Express! The staff goes above and beyond to make sure their students enjoy class and build the confidence they need to shine on stage! My daughter especially loves her teachers, Miss Sara and Miss Abby.
Ms. G "Georgette" my daughter absolutely loves. She has a great experience with her this year. She got her to enjoy the class. I tried to get her to go for so many years and 1 class with Ms. G she was hooked. Ms. G is an absolute kind heart and a hoot! Hehe! Thank you for all your hard work. ❤️❤️❤️
Adult ballet at Dance Express
Dance Express runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Dance Express
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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