Hillary White
Owner & Head Instructor

With a strong background in dance, Nan’s youngest daughter, Hillary White is our owner and director at Nan’s School of Dance in Raleigh. She grew up at the Nan’s School of Dance in Greensboro where she received the basis for her dance training.
Hillary attended North Carolina State University from 2000-2005. While there, she was on the NC State Dance Team, and performed at football games, basketball games, and Nationals Dance Championships. In 2004, Hillary graduated with a Bachelors of Environmental Design in Architecture. In 2005, she completed the 5-year architecture program, and graduated from NCSU with a Bachelor of Architecture.
After working for a large architecture firm for several years, Hillary went out on her own & became a licensed architect. In the same time that she became an architect, she also started teaching for a local dance studio. While there, she taught Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Contemporary, PreDance, and Cheer.
During that time, Miss Hillary realized how important it was to her that she carry on the Nan’s School of Dance tradition and decided to open up the Raleigh location of Nan’s School of Dance in 2012. Since then Miss Hillary continues to share her passion for dance with students and parents!
Classes at Nan’s
Free trial classes run September through January.
Articles by Hillary White
- Can Your Child Start Dance Classes in the Middle of the School Year?
- How Do You Know Which Dance Class Is Right for Your Child?
- Why Progress Matters More Than Perfection in Dance
- Why Learning to Be a Beginner Is So Important for Kids
- What Happens When Children Stick With Something Difficult?
- What Dance Teaches That Screens Never Will
- The Life Lessons Parents Don’t Expect Dance to Teach
- Does Every Child Need a Traditional Sport?
- The Skills Students Learn in Dance That Carry Into School and Life
- Dance vs. Other Sports: Unique Benefits for Growing Kids
- Why Consistency in Dance Training Matters More Than Talent
- Why Movement-Based Activities Matter for Childhood Development
- The “Right” Age to Start Dance: What Parents Should Know by Stage, From Babies to Tweens
- Love at First Step: How Dance Helps Kids Fall in Love With Movement
- Is It Too Late to Start Dance? Why the Answer Is Almost Always No
- Balancing Family Time and Dance Practice During the Holidays
- How Dance Teaches Gratitude and Teamwork
- Why is Ballet so Hard?
- Is Dance a Sport?
- How Hard Should You Push Your Kid Towards Sports?
- Tips for Your First Day of Dance or Ballet Class: What Every New Dancer Should Know
- Can Dance Help With Social Skills?
- Muscle memory in dance: what science reveals about young dancers
- Cardio Dance: A Fun Way to Exercise
- Why Join a Dance Team? 5 Reasons to Join Nan’s Competitive Dance Team
- Why Do Dancers Wear Costumes and Dance Makeup?
- New Year’s dance resolutions for young dancers
- Why Dance is the Perfect Hobby for the New Year
- The Power of Dance Feedback: How to Grow from Competition Critiques
- Why Competitive Dance is About More Than Winning
- Choosing the Right Dance Style: Ballet, Hip-Hop, Tap, or Jazz?
- How Dance Can Improve Athletic Performance for Boys
- The Connection Between Dance and Academic Success
- Gymnastics vs. Dance: Which is the Best Choice?
- How to stay motivated during dance practice: dance motivation tips for young dancers
- Dance Party Ideas for Kid’s Birthdays
- Dance Nutrition: Top 10 Tips for Competitive Dancers
- Dance Etiquette: Do’s and Don’ts in the Studio
- How to get ready for a dance competition: effective practice routines
- Dance audition help: proven strategies to stand out
- 7 Tips to Quickly Improve Your Dancing
- The Power of Facial Expressions
- Mastering Higher Kicks with Style: How to Improve Flexibility for Dancing
- Dancing Through The Holidays: Best Christmas Gifts for Dancers
- Dance Stretches to Improve Flexibility and Prevent Injuries
- Dance and Body Positivity: Celebrating All Body Types on the Dance Floor
- The Evolution of Dance: From Historical Roots to Modern Trends
- Balancing Act: Managing School and Dance
- 5 Ways to Enjoy Dance Outside of the Studio
- Dance advice: Why am I cramping in dance class?
- How to Create the Perfect Dance Space or Dance Room in Your House
- The Importance of SMART Goal Setting For Dancers
- 5 Reasons Why You Should Send Your Child To Dance Camp
- The Art of Ballerina Arms: How Your Hands and Arms Finish the Line
- What Should You Pack In Your Dance Bag?
- The Power of Journaling for Dancers
- When Should My Child Start Pointe?
- The Importance of Taking Care of Your Feet in Dance
- Dance-Friendly Movies For the Whole Family
- The Brief History of Hip Hop
- How Dancing Helps Anxiety
- How To Improve Your Dance Memory
- How To Improve Your Posture In Dance
- How To Return To Dance As An Adult
- Why Is Core Strength Important for Dancers?
- The Importance of Sleep for Dancers
- How To Strength Train Your Legs For Dance
- How To Get The Most Out Of Your Dance Lessons
- How To Be A Rockin’ Dance Mom or Dad
- Performing Do’s and Don’ts
- 5 Ways to Spot a Dancer
- 4 Benefits of Dance Recitals
- The Best Dance Apps for Kids
- Dance Terms Every Beginner Should Know
- The Importance of Warming Up and Cooling Down
- 5 Tips To Manage Stage Fright
- How Dance Can Help Children Learn Math
- How To Take Care of Your Body While Dancing
- 10 Ballet Themed Children’s Books
- How To Prevent Injuries While Taking Dance Lessons
- 6 Tips To Learn Choreography Faster
- Dance Makes A Better Gymnast
- 10 Ways Dancers Can Stay in Shape
- 5 Reasons Your Child Should Take Ballet Lessons
- How to Dance at Home
- How Does Competition Benefit Kids?
- How To Prepare Your Child For Dance Lessons
- How Dance Benefits Our Community
- Dance is an Art Form
- Dancing for athletes: Can dance make you a better athlete?
- Why Dance School? Five Ways Your Child Will Grow Through Dance
- Dance Lessons Improve Your Child’s Social Skills
- Dance Classes Improve a Child’s Health & Makes Exercise Fun!
- How Dance Classes Boost Confidence & Self-Esteem in Children
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Warmly,
Hillary
