Delaware Dance Instructor Charged in Child Sex Abuse Case
Sussex County, DE - On August 4, 2026, the Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit began investigating the sexual abuse and solicitation of two teenage children. Detectives learned that a dance instructor at X-Treme Dance Studio in Laurel, Delaware, had sexually abused two teens who attended the studio.
Detectives identified the instructor as 23-year-old Emily Pryor Albino of Seaford, Delaware. Further investigation revealed that Pryor Albino also exchanged sexually explicit messages with the two victims.
Detectives believe there may be additional unidentified victims connected to the investigation. They are asking for the public's help identifying anyone else who may have been affected.
Pryor Albino was arrested and charged with the following:
- 1st Degree Sexual Abuse of a Child by a Person of Trust (Felony) - 4 counts
- Sexual Solicitation of a Child Using Computer/Cell Phone/Other Electronic Device (Felony)
She was arraigned by the Justice of the Peace and committed to the Department of Correction on a $110,000 cash bond.
The investigation is ongoing and is being handled by the Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit alongside the Delaware Department of Justice. Anyone with information, or anyone who believes they may be a victim, is asked to contact Detective R. Mitchell at 302-752-3794.
Tips can also be sent through a private Facebook message to the Delaware State Police or by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-847-3333.
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