Dance Delaware - Dance studio in Wilmington, Delaware
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Dance Delaware

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2005 Concord Pike

Wilmington, Delaware 19803

Opening Hours
  • Monday: 4:30 - 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 4:30 - 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 4:30 - 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 4:30 - 9:30 PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
35 programs

About Dance Delaware

Dance Delaware, located in Wilmington, Delaware, offers a comprehensive dance education for students of all ages and levels, fostering a vibrant family atmosphere. Founded by celebrated dancer and choreographer Valerie Smith, the studio is dedicated to passing down rich industry experience and empowering students with technique, confidence, and joy. Dance Delaware cultivates creativity, individuality, and self-expression in a safe and supportive environment, with a mission to make the performing arts accessible to every child. The curriculum includes a strong foundation in Ballet, Tap, and Jazz, alongside specialized training in Acrobatics, focusing on strength, flexibility, and discipline. Students can also explore Musical Theater, blending dance and acting with Broadway and movie-style choreography, as well as Contemporary dance for fluid expression, and the energetic world of Hip Hop. Classes range from Creative Movement for preschoolers to advanced levels for teens and adults. Dance Delaware provides high-quality instruction, prioritizing the physical, emotional, and creative development of each student, building positive self-image, coordination, and strength. With experienced faculty bringing decades of professional performance and education, the studio upholds the highest teaching standards. Committed to integrity, respect, and quality training, Dance Delaware offers opportunities for dancers to grow, perform, and find a place to thrive, whether taking first steps or reaching for the spotlight. The studio is actively preparing for its 2026-2027 season, including upcoming performance crew auditions, providing a platform for dancers to showcase their talents.

Programs from Dance Delaware

35 programs available

Classes

90 minute class
$103.00

60 minute class
$73.00

45 Minute Class
$68.00

TECHNIQUE

This 1 hour class is an essential class for students who want to see results and make constant progress in their dance training. This class offers an opportunity for students to add 1 hour of focus on developing increased flexibility, strength, dance technique and stamina every week. Students will build muscle, obtain balance, and gain more abilities to become stronger dancers. This class does not focus on choreography and does not rehearse a performance piece for recital.

POINTE

By instructor’s approval - Pointe technique is the part of strong classical ballet technique that concerns pointe work, in which a ballet dancer supports all body weight on the tips of fully extended feet within pointe shoes.

LEVEL V/VI BALLET

This class is for advanced students, solidifying ballet technique and terminology in a classically disciplined and structured curriculum.

LEVEL V/VI HIP HOP

This class is for advanced students, it has a high level of playfulness and exploration through "move-meant" concepts and techniques. Moves that hold meaning and value, informed by personal, social, cultural, and environmental experiences. Hip-hop dance features multiple rhythms and movements. It is percussive, improvisational, where it engages the full body - neck, shoulders, arms, torso, rear end, hips, legs, knees, and feet. It is fluid, and the feet are flexed, not pointed.

LEVEL V/VI MUSICAL THEATRE

This class is for advanced students wanting to dance and act while experiencing Broadway/movie style choreography. While learning the history behind what they learn.

LEVEL V/VI CONTEMPORARY (LYRICAL)

This class is for the advanced student who is interested in a mixture of ballet and jazz technique in order to execute a more fluid, interpretive and expressive form of dance. Ballet experience is a must before entering this class.

LEVEL V/VI JAZZ

This class is for advanced students with a dance background who are wanting to excel and work on strength, flexibility, stamina, professionalism and to expand their skills. Ballet experience is a must.

LEVEL V/VI TAP

advanced students working on execution of steps and combinations of steps in a structured, fun, upbeat way.

LEVEL IV/V HIP HOP

This classic for the intermediate/advanced student, it has a high level of playfulness and exploration through "move-meant" concepts and techniques. Moves that hold meaning and value, informed by personal, social, cultural, and environmental experiences. Hip-hop dance features multiple rhythms and movements. It is percussive, improvisational, where it engages the full body - neck, shoulders, arms, torso, rear end, hips, legs, knees, and feet. It is fluid, and the feet are flexed, not pointed.

LEVEL IV/V MUSICAL THEATRE

This class is for intermediate/advanced students wanting to dance and act while experiencing Broadway/movie style choreography. While learning the history behind what they learn.

LEVEL IV CONTEMPORARY (LYRICAL)

This class is for the intermediate/advanced student who is interested in a mixture of ballet and jazz technique in order to execute a more fluid, interpretive and expressive form of dance. Ballet experience is a must before entering this class.

LEVEL IV BALLET

This class is for Intermediate/Advanced Students with experience wanting to solidify ballet technique and terminology in a classically disciplined and structured curriculum.

LEVEL III JAZZ

This class is for intermediate students with a dance background who are wanting to excel and work on strength, flexibility, stamina, professionalism and to expand their skills. Ballet experience is a must.

LEVEL III TAP

This class is for intermediate students will work on execution of steps and combinations of steps in a structured, fun, upbeat way.

LEVEL III/IV HIP HOP

This class is intermediate, it has a high level of playfulness and exploration through "move-meant" concepts and techniques. Moves that hold meaning and value, informed by personal, social, cultural, and environmental experiences. Hip-hop dance features multiple rhythms and movements. It is percussive, improvisational, where it engages the full body - neck, shoulders, arms, torso, rear end, hips, legs, knees, and feet. It is fluid, and the feet are flexed, not pointed.

LEVEL III BALLET

This is an intermediate class. Students will learn ballet technique in a classically disciplined and structured curriculum.

LEVEL III CONTEMPORARY ( LYRICAL)

This class is for the intermediate student who is interested in a mixture of ballet and jazz technique in order to execute a more fluid, interpretive and expressive form of dance. Ballet experience is required before entering this class.

LEVEL III/IV MUSICAL THEATRE

This class is for intermediate students wanting to dance and act while experiencing Broadway/movie style choreography. While learning the history behind what they learn.

ACROBATICS

This class is for students wanting to learn acrobatic technique along with strength and flexibility exercises. Acrobatic training teaches flexibility, balance, strength, muscle control, and above all, discipline and concentration. The high degree of discipline and concentration required for acrobatics carries over too many aspects of a student’s life, including academics and other athletic performance.

LEVEL I/II JAZZ

Do you love to move to fast-paced music? What about making up your own moves as you go along? If so, jazz dance might be just the thing for you. Jazz dance is fast and fun. It uses upbeat music with kicks, leaps and turns to interpret traditional and not-so-traditional movements.

LEVEL II BALLET/TAP

This class is for beginner/intermediate students ½ hour ballet and ½ hour tap.

LEVEL I BALLET/TAP

Approx -Kindergarten - 1st grader s – 1/2 hour ballet & 1/2 hour tap.

Creative Movement

A 45 minute class. This fun and exciting class inspires creativity, teaches coordination, musicality, and the fundamentals of ballet. Students will develop coordination, strength, dance technique, rhythm, and body awareness in a caring, nurturing environment. This class is an excellent way for children to gain self-confidence, listening and learning skills and a sense of accomplishment.

SATURDAY BALLET/TAP COMBO

1/2 hour ballet & 1/2 hour tap.

Contemporary

Tuesday 5:30pm - 7pm
Hip Hop

Tuesday 5:30pm - 7pm
Jazz

Wednesday 5:30pm - 7pm
Ballet

Wednesday 5:30pm - 7pm

Camps

Intensive 10 years old & up
$425.00

Summer dance intensive is an opportunity to explore a concentrated period of dance training designed for dancers who have a solid foundation in dance technique and are looking to further develop their skills by learning more complex choreography, variations, and advanced level concepts across different styles like ballet, contemporary, and jazz, often resulting in performance opportunities at the end of the program

Friday 9am - 4pm
Intensive 9 years old & under
$425.00

Summer dance intensive is a program that offer beginner to intermediate students the opportunity to learn from a variety of experienced teachers and challenge themselves. It can be a rewarding way to spend the summer break while improving dance skills and maintaining technique. Student showcase to be held at the end of the week on skills learned.

Friday 9am - 4pm
Wicked Camp
$200.00

Step into the magical world of Wicked with a dance camp that brings the untold story of the witches of Oz to life! Students will enjoy musical theatre themed classes set to your favorite tunes, watch clips from the broadway show, create themed crafts and learn choreography to be performed at the end of the week. Whether you’re a Glinda at heart or ready to embrace your inner Elphaba, this week of dance promises an unforgettable journey over the rainbow!

Friday 9am - 12noon
Moana Camp
$200.00

Take a “trip to Hawaii” in this fun-filled camp, based on the popular Disney movie “Moana.” Dance, music and crafts designed around a Moana theme make for a fun and educational time at DanceDelaware Studios! Something for all dancers ages 3-12. A great way to make dance friends and continue their skills over the summer with a bunch of fun activities! Family members join us at the end of the final day for our “fare-well” sendoff performance.Come take part in a dance adventure where you can imagine dancing on a tropical island, moving your feet to the island beat, and frolicking with your friends at our Moana Dance Camp!

Friday 9am - 12noon

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Dance Delaware?

Call Dance Delaware at (302) 998-1222 or visit http://www.dancedelaware.com/.

What city is Dance Delaware in?

Dance Delaware is in Wilmington, Delaware.

Does Dance Delaware have Saturday classes?

Yes, Dance Delaware is open Saturdays: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

Does Dance Delaware have evening hours?

Yes, Dance Delaware offers evening hours. Monday: 4:30 - 9:00 PM, Tuesday: 4:30 - 9:00 PM, Wednesday: 4:30 - 9:00 PM, Thursday: 4:30 - 9:30 PM, Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

Is Dance Delaware open on weekends?

Yes, Dance Delaware is open on weekends — Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.