Wilmington Ballet Academy of the Dance

Wilmington Ballet/Academy of the Dance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing superior arts education to foster discipline, self actualization, and confidence for the enrichment of communities in the state of Delaware, and surrounding regional areas. Wilmington Ballet Academy of the Dance welcomes everyone regardless of training, race, age, gender or orientation.

$21,038 raised from 128 donors

$10,000 goal

The Wilmington Ballet Academy of the Dance has served the state of Delaware and surrounding regions for over 65 years. 

Giving during the 24 Hours between 6pm on March 3rd, and 6pm on March 4th will support us in:

  • Providing training, dancewear, shoes, and transportation for our Scholarship Students
  •  The continued expansion of our weekly arts educational, intergenerational program offerings, and bolstered development of community engagement and services.
  • The ability to bring working professional artists, and arts industry personnel into the community, for diversified arts education and performance opportunities
  •  Producing an annual, dynamic, multicultural production of The Nutcracker at The Playhouse on Rodney Square, with a LIVE orchestra; providing our diverse casts of students and community members, and regional audiences with a memorable professional experience.
  • General operating support to continue mitigating the effects of the ongoing pandemic.

Your generosity and support will help us to make a BIG IMPACT in the SMALL WONDER!

By supporting our  DoMore24 Campaign you are helping students foster discipline, confidence, poise, and commitment through arts education.  WBAD's passionate work provides exceptional arts training that is well rounded, and  career focused. 

Some Academy of the Dance alumni include : 
Susan Stroman -  Broadway Director / Choreographer
Tina Fehlandt - Mark Morris Dance Group
Mary Jane Taylor Issacs - Boston Ballet
Akua Noni Parker - Dance Theater of Harlem / Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Lateef Williams - The Royal Ballet of Flanders
Kimberly Cilento - The Washington Ballet
Alexandra Hutchinson - Dance Theatre of Harlem
Ellen Rosa Taylor - Chair of Dance Department of Idyllwild Arts Academy
Benjamin Sterling Cannon - North Carolina Dance Theater ( Charlotte Ballet )


It is our conscious intention to  make our performances and  instruction accessible to aspiring artists  who may not otherwise have the financial means, or resources to discover and pursue a professional arts career.

Your generosity will help us to change lives.

Your donation truly does make a difference!!
Follow the links below for an inspiring story.

https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/7-year-old-dancer-s-dream-comes-true-on-stage-129088581537

https://abcnews.go.com/US/video/boy-taught-dance-joins-nutcracker-81865852



About Wilmington Ballet Academy of the Dance

Mission: Wilmington Ballet/Academy of the Dance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing superior arts education to foster discipline, self actualization, and confidence for the enrichment of communities in the state of Delaware, and surrounding regional areas. Wilmington Ballet Academy of the Dance welcomes everyone regardless of training, race, age, gender or orientation.