--- title: "Hillary White, Owner & Head Instructor | Nan's School of Dance" description: "Hillary White owns Nan's School of Dance in North Raleigh, which she opened in 2012. She trained at her mother Nan's studio and danced at NC State." url: https://www.nansdancenc.com/about-us/hillary-white/ --- # Hillary White Owner & Head Instructor ![Hillary White, owner and head instructor of Nan's School of Dance in Raleigh](https://www.nansdancenc.com/_astro/nans-dance-Hillary-White.BBFOe8FK_1cR4O.webp) 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 - [Tots: Mommy & Me](https://www.nansdancenc.com/dance-classes/toddler-dance-classes/) - [Preschool](https://www.nansdancenc.com/dance-classes/preschooler-dance-classes/) - [Elementary](https://www.nansdancenc.com/dance-classes/elementary-dance-classes/) - [Pre-Teen and Teen](https://www.nansdancenc.com/dance-classes/preteen-and-teens-dance-classes/) Free trial classes run September through January. [Book a Free Trial Class](https://www.nansdancenc.com/free-trial-class/) ## Articles by Hillary White - [Can Your Child Start Dance Classes in the Middle of the School Year?](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/can-your-child-start-dance-classes-in-the-middle-of-the-school-year/)October 13, 2026 - [How Do You Know Which Dance Class Is Right for Your Child?](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/how-do-you-know-which-dance-class-is-right-for-your-child/)October 6, 2026 - [Why Progress Matters More Than Perfection in Dance](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/why-progress-matters-more-than-perfection-in-dance/)September 28, 2026 - [Why Learning to Be a Beginner Is So Important for Kids](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/why-learning-to-be-a-beginner-is-so-important-for-kids/)September 2, 2026 - [What Happens When Children Stick With Something Difficult?](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/what-happens-when-children-stick-with-something-difficult/)August 12, 2026 - [What Dance Teaches That Screens Never Will](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/what-dance-teaches-that-screens-never-will/)August 4, 2026 - [The Life Lessons Parents Don’t Expect Dance to Teach](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/the-life-lessons-parents-dont-expect-dance-to-teach/)July 9, 2026 - [Does Every Child Need a Traditional Sport?](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/does-every-child-need-a-traditional-sport/)July 2, 2026 - [The Skills Students Learn in Dance That Carry Into School and Life](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/the-skills-students-learn-in-dance-that-carry-into-school-and-life/)June 2, 2026 - [Dance vs. Other Sports: Unique Benefits for Growing Kids](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/dance-vs-other-sports-unique-benefits-for-growing-kids/)May 12, 2026 - [Why Consistency in Dance Training Matters More Than Talent](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/why-consistency-in-dance-training-matters-more-than-talent/)May 5, 2026 - [Why Movement-Based Activities Matter for Childhood Development](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/why-movement-based-activities-matter-for-childhood-development/)March 10, 2026 - [The “Right” Age to Start Dance: What Parents Should Know by Stage, From Babies to Tweens](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/the-right-age-to-start-dance-what-parents-should-know-by-stage-toddler-to-tween/)February 10, 2026 - [Love at First Step: How Dance Helps Kids Fall in Love With Movement](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/love-at-first-step-how-dance-helps-kids-fall-in-love-with-movement/)February 3, 2026 - [Is It Too Late to Start Dance? Why the Answer Is Almost Always No](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/is-it-too-late-to-start-dance-why-the-answer-is-almost-always-no/)January 6, 2026 - [Balancing Family Time and Dance Practice During the Holidays](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/balancing-family-time-and-dance-practice-during-the-holidays/)November 11, 2025 - [How Dance Teaches Gratitude and Teamwork](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/how-dance-teaches-gratitude-and-teamwork/)November 4, 2025 - [Why is Ballet so Hard?](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/why-is-ballet-so-hard/)October 14, 2025 - [Is Dance a Sport?](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/is-dance-a-sport/)October 7, 2025 - [How Hard Should You Push Your Kid Towards Sports?](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/how-hard-should-you-push-your-kid-towards-sports/)August 12, 2025 - [Tips for Your First Day of Dance or Ballet Class: What Every New Dancer Should Know](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/tips-for-your-first-day-of-dance-class-what-every-new-dancer-should-know/)July 3, 2025 - [Can Dance Help With Social Skills?](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/can-dance-help-with-social-skills-heres-what-the-research-says/)June 12, 2025 - [Muscle memory in dance: what science reveals about young dancers](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/muscle-memory-in-young-dancers-what-science-reveals/)June 5, 2025 - [Cardio Dance: A Fun Way to Exercise](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/cardio-dance-a-fun-way-to-exercise/)March 11, 2025 - [Why Join a Dance Team? 5 Reasons to Join Nan’s Competitive Dance Team](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/5-reasons-to-join-nans-competitive-dance-team-and-elevate-your-skills/)February 12, 2025 - [Why Do Dancers Wear Costumes and Dance Makeup?](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/why-do-dancers-wear-costumes/)February 12, 2025 - [New Year’s dance resolutions for young dancers](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/new-years-resolutions-for-dancers/)January 24, 2025 - [Why Dance is the Perfect Hobby for the New Year](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/why-dance-is-the-perfect-hobby-for-the-new-year/)January 24, 2025 - [The Power of Dance Feedback: How to Grow from Competition Critiques](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/the-power-of-feedback-how-to-grow-from-dance-competition-critiques/)December 3, 2024 - [Why Competitive Dance is About More Than Winning](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/why-competitive-dance-is-about-more-than-winning/)December 3, 2024 - [Choosing the Right Dance Style: Ballet, Hip-Hop, Tap, or Jazz?](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/choosing-the-right-dance-style-ballet-hip-hop-tap-or-jazz/)November 22, 2024 - [How Dance Can Improve Athletic Performance for Boys](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/how-dance-can-improve-athletic-performance-for-boys/)November 5, 2024 - [The Connection Between Dance and Academic Success](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/the-connection-between-dance-and-academic-success/)October 3, 2024 - [Gymnastics vs. Dance: Which is the Best Choice?](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/gymnastics-vs-dance-which-is-the-best-choice/)September 21, 2024 - [How to stay motivated during dance practice: dance motivation tips for young dancers](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/how-to-stay-motivated-during-dance-practice-tips-for-young-dancers/)September 3, 2024 - [Dance Party Ideas for Kid’s Birthdays](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/dance-party-ideas-for-kids-birthdays/)August 8, 2024 - [Dance Nutrition: Top 10 Tips for Competitive Dancers](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/top-10-nutrition-tips-for-competitive-dancers/)July 20, 2024 - [Dance Etiquette: Do’s and Don’ts in the Studio](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/dance-etiquette-dos-and-donts-in-the-studio/)July 2, 2024 - [How to get ready for a dance competition: effective practice routines](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/effective-practice-routines-for-dance-competitions/)April 9, 2024 - [Dance audition help: proven strategies to stand out](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/proven-strategies-to-stand-out-during-dance-auditions/)March 7, 2024 - [7 Tips to Quickly Improve Your Dancing](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/7-tips-to-quickly-improve-your-dancing/)February 22, 2024 - [The Power of Facial Expressions](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/the-power-of-facial-expressions/)February 8, 2024 - [Mastering Higher Kicks with Style: How to Improve Flexibility for Dancing](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/mastering-higher-kicks-with-style/)January 11, 2024 - [Dancing Through The Holidays: Best Christmas Gifts for Dancers](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/dancing-through-the-holidays-best-christmas-gifts-for-dancers/)December 15, 2023 - [Dance Stretches to Improve Flexibility and Prevent Injuries](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/dance-stretches-to-improve-flexibility-and-prevent-injuries/)November 9, 2023 - [Dance and Body Positivity: Celebrating All Body Types on the Dance Floor](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/dance-and-body-positivity-celebrating-all-body-types-on-the-dance-floor/)October 10, 2023 - [The Evolution of Dance: From Historical Roots to Modern Trends](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/the-evolution-of-dance-from-historical-roots-to-modern-trends/)October 3, 2023 - [Balancing Act: Managing School and Dance](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/balancing-act-managing-school-and-dance/)September 5, 2023 - [5 Ways to Enjoy Dance Outside of the Studio](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/5-ways-to-enjoy-dance-outside-of-the-studio/)July 27, 2023 - [Dance advice: Why am I cramping in dance class?](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/dance-advice-why-am-i-cramping/)July 13, 2023 - [How to Create the Perfect Dance Space or Dance Room in Your House](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/how-to-create-the-perfect-dance-space-in-your-home/)June 20, 2023 - [The Importance of SMART Goal Setting For Dancers](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/the-importance-of-smart-goal-setting-for-dancers/)May 12, 2023 - [5 Reasons Why You Should Send Your Child To Dance Camp](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/5-reasons-why-you-should-send-your-child-to-dance-camp/)April 17, 2023 - [The Art of Ballerina Arms: How Your Hands and Arms Finish the Line](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/the-art-of-ballet-arms-how-your-hands-and-arms-finish-the-line/)March 21, 2023 - [What Should You Pack In Your Dance Bag?](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/what-should-you-pack-in-your-dance-bag/)February 21, 2023 - [The Power of Journaling for Dancers](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/the-power-of-journaling-for-dancers/)February 7, 2023 - [When Should My Child Start Pointe?](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/when-should-my-child-start-pointe/)December 20, 2022 - [The Importance of Taking Care of Your Feet in Dance](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/the-importance-of-taking-care-of-your-feet-in-dance/)December 6, 2022 - [Dance-Friendly Movies For the Whole Family](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/dance-friendly-movies-for-the-whole-family/)November 22, 2022 - [The Brief History of Hip Hop](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/the-brief-history-of-hip-hop/)November 8, 2022 - [How Dancing Helps Anxiety](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/how-dancing-helps-anxiety/)October 25, 2022 - [How To Improve Your Dance Memory](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/how-to-improve-your-dance-memory/)September 20, 2022 - [How To Improve Your Posture In Dance](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/how-to-improve-your-posture-in-dance/)September 6, 2022 - [How To Return To Dance As An Adult](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/how-to-return-to-dance-as-an-adult/)August 23, 2022 - [Why Is Core Strength Important for Dancers?](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/why-is-core-strength-important-for-dancers/)August 9, 2022 - [The Importance of Sleep for Dancers](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/the-importance-of-sleep-for-dancers/)July 26, 2022 - [How To Strength Train Your Legs For Dance](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/how-to-strength-train-your-legs-for-dance/)July 12, 2022 - [How To Get The Most Out Of Your Dance Lessons](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-dance-lessons/)June 7, 2022 - [How To Be A Rockin’ Dance Mom or Dad](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/how-to-be-a-rockin-dance-mom-or-dad/)May 10, 2022 - [Performing Do’s and Don’ts](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/performing-dos-and-donts/)April 19, 2022 - [5 Ways to Spot a Dancer](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/5-ways-to-spot-a-dancer/)March 22, 2022 - [4 Benefits of Dance Recitals](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/4-benefits-of-dance-recitals/)March 8, 2022 - [The Best Dance Apps for Kids](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/the-best-dance-apps-for-kids/)February 22, 2022 - [Dance Terms Every Beginner Should Know](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/dance-terms-every-beginner-should-know/)February 8, 2022 - [The Importance of Warming Up and Cooling Down](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/the-importance-of-warming-up-and-cooling-down/)January 18, 2022 - [5 Tips To Manage Stage Fright](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/5-tips-to-manage-stage-fright/)November 23, 2021 - [How Dance Can Help Children Learn Math](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/how-dance-can-help-children-learn-math/)November 9, 2021 - [How To Take Care of Your Body While Dancing](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/how-to-take-care-of-your-body-while-dancing/)October 26, 2021 - [10 Ballet Themed Children’s Books](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/10-ballet-themed-childrens-books/)September 28, 2021 - [How To Prevent Injuries While Taking Dance Lessons](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/how-to-prevent-injuries-while-taking-dance-lessons/)September 7, 2021 - [6 Tips To Learn Choreography Faster](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/6-tips-to-learn-choreography-faster/)August 6, 2021 - [Dance Makes A Better Gymnast](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/dance-makes-a-better-gymnast/)July 30, 2021 - [10 Ways Dancers Can Stay in Shape](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/10-ways-dancers-can-stay-in-shape/)July 2, 2021 - [5 Reasons Your Child Should Take Ballet Lessons](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/five-reasons-your-child-should-take-ballet-lessons/)June 18, 2021 - [How to Dance at Home](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/how-to-dance-at-home/)June 4, 2021 - [How Does Competition Benefit Kids?](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/how-does-competition-benefit-kids/)May 7, 2021 - [How To Prepare Your Child For Dance Lessons](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/how-to-prepare-your-child-for-dance-lessons/)April 16, 2021 - [How Dance Benefits Our Community](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/how-dance-benefits-our-community/)January 15, 2021 - [Dance is an Art Form](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/dance-is-an-art-form/)January 1, 2021 - [Dancing for athletes: Can dance make you a better athlete?](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/can-dance-make-you-a-better-athlete/)December 4, 2020 - [Why Dance School? Five Ways Your Child Will Grow Through Dance](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/five-ways-your-child-will-grow-through-dance/)October 9, 2020 - [Dance Lessons Improve Your Child’s Social Skills](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/dance-lessons-improve-your-childs-social-skills/)August 12, 2020 - [Dance Classes Improve a Child’s Health & Makes Exercise Fun!](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/dance-classes-improve-a-childs-health-makes-exercise-fun/)July 17, 2020 - [How Dance Classes Boost Confidence & Self-Esteem in Children](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/how-dance-classes-boost-confidence-self-esteem-in-children/)June 30, 2020 ## 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! Warmly, Hillary *This form is on the web page: *