Welcome to Nan’s School of Dance!
Classes
From ballet to hip hop, we offer dance classes for ALL ages & skill levels in a variety of styles. We place students in classes that will challenge them while offering a fun atmosphere for learning and growth. We also offer Mommy & Me classes, (18 mos – 2.5 yrs)
Competitive Company Team
Our Competitive Team enriches the community with dance and excels in local contests. Tailored for those passionate about dance, Nan’s dancers perform and compete, displaying exceptional talent. We invite skilled dancers to join our artistic and competitive journey!
Parties
Did someone say “dance party?” Throw the perfect birthday party at Nan’s! Parties at Nan’s School of Dance are designed to be fun for kids and easy for the parents. Our Raleigh location offers parties for girls and boys from ages 3-10.
Competitive Company Team
About Us
Nan’s School of Dance has been sharing the love of dance since 1975. Our three locations are all family owned with the goal of bringing joy and technical instruction to the surrounding community. We are located in North Raleigh North Carolina on Durant Road. We are premier Raleigh area Dance studio for you, your kids, or anybody interested in getting into dance classes. Stop looking for ‘dance studios near me’ and contact Nan’s School of Dance today.
Try a Free Class
Discover how fun dance can be with a free trial class! We offer classes for all ages and skill levels using only kid-friendly music. Our free trial classes are offered September through January. Registration for the dance year ends January 16, 2026.
Hear What Other Parents Think
We LOVE LOVE Nans Dance. My daughter is 3 and is in the pre dance class. The instructors are AMAZING! They have so much PATIENCE with the little ones. You can tell that they just love what they do! If you’re looking for a great beginning place for your little one I highly recommend.
We absolutely love this place! Has helped our little one really grow as a person and as a dancer!
This is our second year at Nan’s and we absolutely love it. I was immediately impressed with Hillary and her ability to connect with the kids and really teach them, even the short attention spanned, sometimes tired, sometimes not wanting to cooperate ones! Thanks Hillary for introducing and teaching the fine art of dance to my little girl.
Want to learn more about our classes or studio?
Just fill out this form and we can answer all your questions. We look forward to seeing you soon in our studio!
Sincerely,
Hillary
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