Nan’s School of Dance Blog

Sharing the Love of Dance Since 1975

Author: Hillary White

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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What’s the Best Age to Start Your Child in Dance?

Deciding when to enroll your child in dance classes is an exciting milestone! At Nan’s School of Dance, we often hear parents wondering, “What’s the best age to begin?” The wonderful thing about dance is that it can be enjoyed at any age! Whether your little one is taking their first steps or your teen

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

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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Take Pre-Ballet at Nan’s School of Dance!

Ballet is a beautiful and rewarding art form that requires dedication, discipline, and grace. However, jumping straight into ballet can feel overwhelming for young dancers who are just beginning their journey. That’s why our Pre-Ballet class at Nan’s School of Dance was designed specifically for young children who are eager to explore dance! Pre-Ballet provides

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