Nan’s School of Dance Blog

5 Elements of Dance A painter uses a brush and a canvas. A sculptor uses clay and a chisel. A violinist uses a violin and a bow. All of these artists have different tools, techniques, and skills to create their art form. Dance is no different. A dancer uses their body, actions, space, time, and

How To Facilitate Healthy Competition Parents may ask themselves, “Is competition right for my child?” At Nan’s School of Dance in Raleigh, we have seen that when parents learn how to facilitate healthy competition, their child can thrive and grow! We believe that healthy competition can have many benefits for kids and embrace our job

5 Ways Dance Improves Athletic Performance A football player in a ballet class?! A Heisman trophy winner working on a pirouette! Why are college and professional athletes turning to dance class? Could it be that dance offers something that other sports and workouts can’t provide? One former NFL player said that ballet helped him train

3 Ways Dance Can Improve Academic Performance At Nan’s School of Dance in Raleigh, we have seen children learn and grow through dance. The skills that children learn here can be transferred into the classroom. Important skills like time management, self-discipline, and problem-solving can prove to be valuable in a child’s academic pursuit. In dance

The Link Between Dance and Happiness One of the greatest benefits of dance is the positive effect it has on our mental health. Here at Nan’s Dance in Raleigh, we offer a variety of dance classes that will be both fun and have a positive effect on your child’s mental well-being! Take a look at

How Dance is a Good Physical Activity for Kids At Nan’s School of Dance in Raleigh, we understand the importance of physical activity for children and offer a variety of dance classes that can give children a creative source of regular physical activity. We believe that dance is a fun way for children and young

Empowering Your Child Through Dance Class At Nan’s Dance in Raleigh, we understand that parents are always looking for interesting and satisfying activities for their children. From organized sports to participating in the arts, getting your child involved is a great way for them to learn and grow. As you may already know, dance is

New COVID 19 Safety Protocols at Nan’s Dance We are committed to keeping our dancers safe & protected The safety of our young dancers is of utmost importance to us at Nan’s School of Dance, therefore we’ve enacted many new safety protocols in our studio to make sure everyone is safe and protected during this

Dance Lessons Improve Your Child’s Social Skills Children Build Stronger Relationships Dancing Together Dance classes are a great place for kids to make new friends and strengthen bonds with others. It’s a place where they can safely practice their social skills while having fun. “Our classes are also a great way to help shy kids

Dance Lessons Improve Your Child’s Physical Health Dancing Makes Exercise Fun & Improves Posture As technology becomes more prevalent in today’s world, it’s increasingly important for children to have a physically active lifestyle. Dancing is not only a great workout, it’s also a fun source of healthy exercise! Learning a love of dance from an