Nan’s School of Dance Blog

Sharing the Love of Dance Since 1975

Author: Hillary White

Balancing Family Time and Dance Practice During the Holidays

The holiday season is one of the most magical times of the year, filled with family gatherings, festive events, and well-deserved relaxation. But for many dance families, it can also be one of the busiest times, especially with rehearsals, performances, and end-of-year recitals in full swing. At Nan’s School of Dance, we understand that finding

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How Dance Teaches Gratitude and Teamwork

At first glance, dance may seem like an individual pursuit, each dancer perfecting their steps, mastering their form, and shining on stage. But at Nan’s School of Dance, we know that dance is so much more than that. Behind every graceful routine and every polished performance lies a deep sense of teamwork and appreciation for

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Why is Ballet so Hard?

The Challenge Behind Ballet’s Grace When you watch a ballet performance, the dancers make it look effortless—gliding across the stage, spinning with precision, and holding poses with elegance. But behind the beauty of ballet is a discipline known for its difficulty. Ballet challenges both the body and the mind, requiring strength, flexibility, focus, and artistry

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 Is Dance a Sport?

For years, people have debated the question: is dance a sport, or is it purely an art form? At Nan’s School of Dance, we believe the answer is clear—dance is absolutely a sport. While it’s true that dance is also an art form filled with creativity and self-expression, the athleticism, discipline, and skill required to

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How Hard Should You Push Your Kid Towards Sports?

How Hard Should You Push? As a parent, you want what’s best for your child, to be healthy, confident, challenged, and maybe even a little inspired. You want them to thrive, not just academically, but physically and emotionally too. That’s where extracurriculars like dance come in. Dance is more than just a beautiful art form.

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Tips For Your First Day of Dance Class: What Every New Dancer

At Nan’s School of Dance, we believe that dance should build children up, not break them down. As a dance mom, your role in shaping your child’s experience goes far beyond getting them to class and cheering from the wings. You are your child’s strongest advocate, biggest fan, and emotional anchor. In today’s world, dance

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Having Summer Fun at Nan’s? Keep Dancing This Fall!

The summer sun may still be shining bright, but we’re already getting excited for what comes next, the fall dance season at Nan’s! Whether you joined us for our summer camps, tried a new dance style for the first time, or simply discovered how much fun it is to move to the beat with new

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Can Dance Help With Social Skills? Here’s What the Research Says

While many think of dance as physical exercise or a performance art, research is increasingly showing that it also plays a significant role in developing social skills, especially in children. At Nan’s School of Dance we see these benefits firsthand every day! Why Dance is a Social Playground Dance classes provide a unique environment where

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Muscle Memory in Young Dancers: What Science Reveals

More Than Just Movement Have you ever wondered how dancers make those intricate movements look so effortless? Well, practice makes perfect and practice also makes muscle memory. This is a powerful neurological process that helps dancers of all ages internalize movements and recall them with precision. For young dancers especially, muscle memory is essential to

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