Manny Lloyd
Teaches Hip Hop & Dance Classes
For Children & Adults
at The Dance Element
dance studio
in Wilmington NC
From a toddler, jamming to the “Fresh Prince” theme,
to a teenager, leaping through the air in ballet class...
Manny Lloyd has always been
in love with Dance!
He loves how dancing enables one to get lost in sounds and rhythm, and he loves how dance can become a thread, connecting the imagination of choreography with the institution of physical form.
The first-born son of a renowned Wilmington musician, and the oldest of eight siblings,
Manny is a natural leader with music in his soul.
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Manny began his formal dance training at The Dance Element and grew to become a Senior Member of the Element Productions Dance Performance Company .
In 2010, Manny was selected to receive the studio’s highest honor and awarded the “Miss Gracie" Memorial Dance Scholarship.
While studying ballet, jazz,
hip hop, & modern dance, Manny discovered that he had an aptitude for movement and an affinity for showmanship! 
He performed the lead role
in a stellar rendition of
Michael Jackson’s Thriller!and was featured in numerous works of original choreography including the crowd favorites:
Race to the Moon ,
Ghost of Stephen Foster,
and
Me & Bobby McGee . 
With his portrayal of “Max”
in The Dance Element’s adaptation of Maurice Sendak’sWhere The Wild Things Are
Manny delivered one of the most celebrated performances in our studio's history.
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- Manny played a vital role in the development of a Boys' Dance Program at The Dance Element.
His tremendous athletic ability and Herculean physical strength quickly negated any fears that dancing was “girl stuff,” and enticed a number of younger boys to take a closer look at the art and sport
of dance.
Manny assisted with teaching what became The Dance Element's first ever All Boys Dance Class!His expert mentoring eventually lead this group of male dance students to perform some truly unforgettable dance numbers. To these excited young boys, for whom Manny became both a hero and an idol, his passion for dance was a contagious energy.
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Years later, Manny is
still somewhat of a
Dance Element Legend!His natural talent and genuine LOVE of dance have paved the way for many Boy Dance Students, and set the bar for what they aspire to achieve.
Since his time as a Dance Element student, Manny’s positive energy, excellent leadership skills, and charismatic personality have led him to find continued success.
He is the Cultural Enrichment Programs Coordinator in the Upperman African American Cultural Center at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science and is currently a candidate in thehigher education program.
Since graduating high school, Manny returned to perform with the Element Productions Company several times, and has never failed to “come home” and help his Dance Family, working backstage and assisting dance students nearly every year for our annual Spring Showcase performance.
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Manny “officially” joined our faculty in the Fall of 2018, leading one of our studio's All Boys Dance Classes.
Manny is truly an inspiration!
We could not be more excited for the fortunate students who have the opportunity to learn from him.
Manny is grateful for the creative outlet, life lessons, and lifelong friendships he has gained from being a Dancer.
He enjoys sharing his knowledge, passion, and love of dance with The Dance Element's Happy Dancers.
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- All Boys Hip Hop & Dance Class Performs Choreography by Manny Lloyd:
Train Wreck - Manifest The West , 2019
- All Boys Hip Hop & Dance Class Performs Choreography by Manny Lloyd:
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The Dance Element
7211 Ogden Business Lane
Suite 205
Wilmington
,
NC
28411
ph:
910.685.3787
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Wilmington NC 28411
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