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Delaware Dance Instructor Arrested on Felony Charges Over Alleged Abuse of Teen Students

The case centers on alleged digital solicitation and breach of trust discovered during a state police probe that officials say could involve more victims.

Overview

  • Delaware State Police arrested 23-year-old Emily Pryor Albino of Seaford after detectives opened an inquiry on Tuesday that led to charges.
  • She faces four counts of first‑degree sexual abuse by a person in a position of trust and one felony count of sexual solicitation by electronic device.
  • Investigators say the alleged abuse involved two teenage students who attended X‑Treme Dance Studio in Laurel, though authorities have not released the victims’ ages or identities.
  • Albino was arraigned, committed to the Department of Correction and held on a $110,000 cash bond following the filing of the felony charges.
  • Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit and the Delaware Department of Justice are continuing the probe and are asking anyone with information or potential victims to contact Detective R. Mitchell or Delaware Crime Stoppers.