--- title: "Holidays & Family Fun - Nan's School of Dance in Raleigh" description: "Seasonal ideas, summer camp, parties, gifts, books and movies." url: https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/category/holidays/ --- # Nan’s School of Dance Blog Sharing the Love of Dance Since 1975 ## Category: Holidays & Family Fun Seasonal ideas, summer camp, parties, gifts, books and movies. [![A young ballerina in a white tutu resting on the floor of an empty studio, chin in hand](https://www.nansdancenc.com/_astro/balancing-family-time-and-dance-practice-during-the-holidays.DRKCbW9e_n5US0.webp)](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/balancing-family-time-and-dance-practice-during-the-holidays/) ### [Balancing Family Time and Dance Practice During the Holidays](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/balancing-family-time-and-dance-practice-during-the-holidays/) Hillary WhiteNovember 11, 2025 How dance families can keep up with practice over the holidays and still make time for rest, traditions and each other. [Read More](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/balancing-family-time-and-dance-practice-during-the-holidays/) [![A little girl in a pink leotard and skirt stretching one leg along the ballet barre](https://www.nansdancenc.com/_astro/new-years-resolutions-for-dancers.D0vVtDXa_ZKaGNl.webp)](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/new-years-resolutions-for-dancers/) ### [New Year’s dance resolutions for young dancers](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/new-years-resolutions-for-dancers/) Hillary WhiteJanuary 24, 2025 New Year’s dance resolutions for young dancers, with ways parents can help, plus ideas for getting a dancer inspired again. [Read More](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/new-years-resolutions-for-dancers/) [![Kids in bright T-shirts jumping with arms out in a dance class](https://www.nansdancenc.com/_astro/why-dance-is-the-perfect-hobby-for-the-new-year.DknFGsVL_273XaO.webp)](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/why-dance-is-the-perfect-hobby-for-the-new-year/) ### [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/) Hillary WhiteJanuary 24, 2025 Seven reasons dance makes a great hobby to start in the new year, from staying active and building confidence to a break from screens. [Read More](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/why-dance-is-the-perfect-hobby-for-the-new-year/) [![Excited kids raising their arms at a birthday party with balloons](https://www.nansdancenc.com/_astro/dance-party-ideas-for-kids-birthdays.Cz_RpHKl_Z1n7Fgw.webp)](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/dance-party-ideas-for-kids-birthdays/) ### [Dance Party Ideas for Kid’s Birthdays](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/dance-party-ideas-for-kids-birthdays/) Hillary WhiteAugust 8, 2024 Get creative dance party ideas for kids’ birthdays to make your child’s celebration memorable and fun with themes, games, and decorations from Nan’s School of Dance. [Read More](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/dance-party-ideas-for-kids-birthdays/) [![Wrapped Christmas presents with red bows under a decorated tree](https://www.nansdancenc.com/_astro/dancing-through-the-holidays-best-christmas-gifts-for-dancers.Bvx1N8TA_ZO9ka1.webp)](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/dancing-through-the-holidays-best-christmas-gifts-for-dancers/) ### [Dancing Through The Holidays: Best Christmas Gifts for Dancers](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/dancing-through-the-holidays-best-christmas-gifts-for-dancers/) Hillary WhiteDecember 15, 2023 Gift ideas for the dancer in your life, from new dancewear and shoes to practice tools, show tickets and personalized gear. [Read More](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/dancing-through-the-holidays-best-christmas-gifts-for-dancers/) [![Teens and adults following a dance warm-up together in a yellow-walled studio](https://www.nansdancenc.com/_astro/5-ways-to-enjoy-dance-outside-of-the-studio.BpASH_6C_1ARHLo.webp)](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/5-ways-to-enjoy-dance-outside-of-the-studio/) ### [5 Ways to Enjoy Dance Outside of the Studio](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/5-ways-to-enjoy-dance-outside-of-the-studio/) Hillary WhiteJuly 27, 2023 Five easy ways to enjoy dance outside of the studio, from going to a show to dancing in your own kitchen. [Read More](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/5-ways-to-enjoy-dance-outside-of-the-studio/) [![Kids in bright T-shirts jumping for joy in a dance studio](https://www.nansdancenc.com/_astro/5-reasons-why-you-should-send-your-child-to-dance-camp.CSuria54_1W3XV1.webp)](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/5-reasons-why-you-should-send-your-child-to-dance-camp/) ### [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/) Hillary WhiteApril 17, 2023 Five reasons dance camp is good for kids, what summer dance classes add, and when to start looking for the right camp. [Read More](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/5-reasons-why-you-should-send-your-child-to-dance-camp/) [![A family laughing together on the couch during movie night with popcorn](https://www.nansdancenc.com/_astro/dance-friendly-movies-for-the-whole-family.DSu-s-Qi_2pWE7u.webp)](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/dance-friendly-movies-for-the-whole-family/) ### [Dance-Friendly Movies For the Whole Family](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/dance-friendly-movies-for-the-whole-family/) Hillary WhiteNovember 22, 2022 Dance Movies to Curl Up to this Holiday Season During the holiday season, Movie Nights are a staple. With colder temperatures and limited daylight, they are a way to keep your feet tapping while exposing your family to different genres of dance and music. At Nan’s School of Dance in Raleigh, we can’t help but… [Read More](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/dance-friendly-movies-for-the-whole-family/) [![A girl in headphones singing and dancing with her phone at home](https://www.nansdancenc.com/_astro/the-best-dance-apps-for-kids.xr41kBh1_ZwgAHi.webp)](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/the-best-dance-apps-for-kids/) ### [The Best Dance Apps for Kids](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/the-best-dance-apps-for-kids/) Hillary WhiteFebruary 22, 2022 Keep Dancing All Day Long If your child has been taking dance classes at Nan’s School of Dance in Raleigh, chances are they have caught the dancing bug. You may find your child dancing at home, in the car, at the grocery store…pretty much moving and shaking any chance they get. If your child has a fever-… [Read More](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/the-best-dance-apps-for-kids/) [![A young ballerina in a green tutu reading a book while sitting in a split](https://www.nansdancenc.com/_astro/10-ballet-themed-childrens-books.CeeernMh_qk48O.webp)](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/10-ballet-themed-childrens-books/) ### [10 Ballet Themed Children’s Books](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/10-ballet-themed-childrens-books/) Hillary WhiteSeptember 28, 2021 There are so many benefits to reading to your child. One way to help cultivate a lifelong love for reading is to read books about a topic that interests your child. Read this article for a list of ten Ballet themed children’s books. [Read More](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/10-ballet-themed-childrens-books/) ## 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! 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