--- title: "Getting Started - Nan's School of Dance in Raleigh - Page 2" description: "Choosing a first class, the right age, what to expect and what to bring. Page 2." url: https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/category/getting-started/page/2/ --- # Nan’s School of Dance Blog Sharing the Love of Dance Since 1975 ## Category: Getting Started Choosing a first class, the right age, what to expect and what to bring. [![A mom, dad and daughter dancing together in their living room](https://www.nansdancenc.com/_astro/how-to-be-a-rockin-dance-mom-or-dad.wpjB3XN1_2ouKEj.webp)](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/how-to-be-a-rockin-dance-mom-or-dad/) ### [How To Be A Rockin’ Dance Mom or Dad](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/how-to-be-a-rockin-dance-mom-or-dad/) Hillary WhiteMay 10, 2022 Five tips for dance moms and dads on helping your child speak up, set goals and handle the ups and downs of dance. [Read More](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/how-to-be-a-rockin-dance-mom-or-dad/) [![A teacher and young students in pink tutus holding their arms overhead in ballet class](https://www.nansdancenc.com/_astro/dance-terms-every-beginner-should-know.DLPThSm6_Z1L0SeL.webp)](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/dance-terms-every-beginner-should-know/) ### [Dance Terms Every Beginner Should Know](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/dance-terms-every-beginner-should-know/) Hillary WhiteFebruary 8, 2022 Speak Fluent Dancer Have you ever been to a dance class and heard the instructor say, “it’s a ball change,” or “we are going to mark it,” or “now we are going full out?” Did you stand there like a deer in headlights or did you quickly look around the room to see if any… [Read More](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/dance-terms-every-beginner-should-know/) [![A row of ballet dancers' feet in pink tights and slippers on a studio floor](https://www.nansdancenc.com/_astro/five-reasons-your-child-should-take-ballet-lessons.BHNc6ha2_ZNe1ju.webp)](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/five-reasons-your-child-should-take-ballet-lessons/) ### [5 Reasons Your Child Should Take Ballet Lessons](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/five-reasons-your-child-should-take-ballet-lessons/) Hillary WhiteJune 18, 2021 Five reasons ballet is good for kids, from grace and posture to new friends, exercise, discipline and balance. [Read More](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/five-reasons-your-child-should-take-ballet-lessons/) [![A smiling little girl in a pink tutu stretching at the barre](https://www.nansdancenc.com/_astro/how-to-prepare-your-child-for-dance-lessons.DQQU_V_3_ph2zp.webp)](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/how-to-prepare-your-child-for-dance-lessons/) ### [How To Prepare Your Child For Dance Lessons](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/how-to-prepare-your-child-for-dance-lessons/) Hillary WhiteApril 16, 2021 How To Prepare Your Child For Dance Lessons Getting Ready For The First Lesson It can be such an exciting time when your child is signed up for their first dance lesson. You and your child are probably equally excited and maybe even a little nervous. In order for your child to have a smooth… [Read More](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/how-to-prepare-your-child-for-dance-lessons/) [1](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/category/getting-started/)2 ## 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: *