Nan’s School of Dance Blog

How dance helps young kids fall in love with movement, and the motor skills, confidence, friendships and healthy habits that come with it.

How dance class teaches children teamwork and gratitude, from staying in sync with a group to thanking the teachers and classmates who help them grow.

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…

How to tell healthy encouragement from pressure when your child resists dance or sports, with questions to ask and tips for when they want to quit.

How dance class helps kids build social skills like teamwork, communication, patience and confidence, and find friends and community.

How muscle memory works in young dancers, what research says about the mind-muscle connection, and how regular class and practice build it.

How dance builds the coordination, balance, flexibility, strength and confidence that help boys in soccer, basketball, football and other sports.

How the discipline, focus, memory, creativity and teamwork kids build in dance class help them in school.

Math in Movement If you are a dancer or if you have a dancer in your home…then you have heard of an eight count! What if we were to tell you that there are even more math concepts (other than counting) that can be learned through dance? Would you be surprised to hear that there…

The Olympics are here and we are cheering for our women’s and men’s gymnastics teams! If your child is interested in gymnastics or currently enrolled in gymnastics, it may be worth your while to consider taking a dance class. Dance has a profound impact on improving a gymnast. Read this article to find out 5 ways dance can improve a gymnast.