Dance Classes in Hampstead, NC
Hampstead families have been part of the Lejeune Dance Company community for years — including instructor Patti DesMarais, who relocated from Hampstead to Sneads Ferry in 2021. Our Sneads Ferry studio is a 25-minute drive up US-17, and the trip is well worth it for the depth of training and small-studio feel you won't find at the larger Wilmington-area programs.
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Sneads Ferry — 25 min north on US-17
Sneads Ferry
214 Sneads Ferry Road, Sneads Ferry, NC
Why Hampstead families choose Lejeune Dance Company
- We pull Hampstead families who want serious dance training without the Wilmington commute or the chain-studio feel.
- Our instructor Patti DesMarais — a Broadway veteran with credits in Sugar Babies and 42nd Street — is herself a former Hampstead resident.
- Performance teams (Mini, Junior, Teen, Ignite) compete and perform regionally, giving competitive Hampstead dancers a real outlet.
- Adult classes — Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Ballroom — make this a great option for Hampstead parents who want to dance themselves.
Getting here from Hampstead
Hampstead sits on the Pender side of the county line, with US-17 running directly between Hampstead and our Sneads Ferry studio. The drive is straightforward — under 25 minutes door to door for most Hampstead neighborhoods.
Classes available to Hampstead dancers
Our full curriculum is available at both studios — same instructors, same progression, same recital experience.
Ballet
Classical foundation: technique, grace, and discipline.
Ages 6 — Adult
Jazz
Energetic, rhythm-driven movement rooted in American dance history.
Ages 5 — Adult
Tap
Precision, percussion, and personality — the original American dance.
Ages 4 — Adult
Acrobatics
AcroDance — the safe, certified blend of acrobatics and dance.
Ages 5 — Adult
Contemporary
Modern, jazz, and ballet blended into expressive, athletic movement.
Ages 10 — Adult
Hip-Hop
High-energy, age-appropriate hip-hop with rhythm and attitude.
Ages 5 — Adult
Musical Theatre
The triple threat: dance, sing, and act through Broadway repertoire.
Ages 6 — Adult
Lyrical
Storytelling through ballet-rooted, emotion-driven movement.
Ages 8 — Adult
Aerial Arts
Aerial silks and lyra — strength and grace off the ground.
Ages 8 — Adult
Modern & Improvisation
Modern fundamentals plus improvisation — creative, expressive, technical.
All levels
Pom
High-energy jazz, cheer-style choreography, and sharp synchronized formations.
Ages 5 — Adult
Ballroom
Waltz, tango, foxtrot and more — confident partner dancing for all levels.
All levels (Adult-friendly)
Cirque
Acrobatics + aerial in one class — strength, flexibility, and circus-style performance.
Ages 3 — Teen (leveled)
Dance Technique
Master turns, leaps, extensions, balance, and injury prevention.
All levels
Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT)
Strength, balance, and core stability training to elevate your ballet.
All levels
Pre-Pointe
Prepare your ankles, feet, and core for the journey to pointe.
Ages 10+ with ballet experience
Pointe
Classical ballet artistry on pointe — for our most committed dancers.
Ages 11+ with prerequisites
Wiggle & Move (Mommy & Me)
Our youngest dancers' first introduction — with a parent on the floor.
Walking babies — age 2
Pre-Ballet
An enchanting first ballet class for our youngest solo dancers.
Ages 3 — 5
Ballet/Tap Combo
Early-childhood combo class — pre-ballet basics and rhythm.
Ages 3 — 5
Ballet/Tap/Jazz Foundations
Three disciplines in one — the perfect intro to dance for young children.
Ages 5 — 7
Adult Classes
Lively weeknight dance classes for adults of all levels.
Adults
Common questions from Hampstead families
Hampstead families consistently tell us yes. The depth of training, breadth of programs across every dance style, and small-studio culture aren't easily replicated in the Wilmington-area chain studios. The 25-minute drive becomes a routine that works around afternoon school traffic.
Ready to start dancing? Hampstead families are welcome.
Schedule an observation in any age-appropriate class. Watch from our parent viewing area and meet the teacher.