--- title: "Blog - Dance Related Content | Nan's School of Dance, Raleigh" description: "Tips for dance parents and dancers from the teachers at Nan's School of Dance in North Raleigh: getting started, technique, health and performing." url: https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/ --- # Nan’s School of Dance Blog Sharing the Love of Dance Since 1975 ## Recent Posts [![A young girl in a black leotard holding a card in a bright dance studio](https://www.nansdancenc.com/_astro/can-your-child-start-dance-classes-in-the-middle-of-the-school-year.C3CjJgRF_Z1B6CoT.webp)](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/can-your-child-start-dance-classes-in-the-middle-of-the-school-year/) ### [Can Your Child Start Dance Classes in the Middle of the School Year?](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/can-your-child-start-dance-classes-in-the-middle-of-the-school-year/) Hillary WhiteOctober 13, 2026 Yes. Nan’s School of Dance takes registrations for the dance year through January 31, and new students can take a free trial class any time from September through January. [Read More](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/can-your-child-start-dance-classes-in-the-middle-of-the-school-year/) [![Four young ballet students in pink leotards and tutus raising one arm at the barre](https://www.nansdancenc.com/_astro/how-do-you-know-which-dance-class-is-right-for-your-child.Vh0nq8nr_Z12jlPi.webp)](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/how-do-you-know-which-dance-class-is-right-for-your-child/) ### [How Do You Know Which Dance Class Is Right for Your Child?](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/how-do-you-know-which-dance-class-is-right-for-your-child/) Hillary WhiteOctober 6, 2026 Start with your child’s age. Age decides which classes your child can join at Nan’s, and for most kids from 3 through 5th grade the best first class is a combination class. [Read More](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/how-do-you-know-which-dance-class-is-right-for-your-child/) [![Kids in bright T-shirts and shorts following a dance warm-up in a sunny studio](https://www.nansdancenc.com/_astro/Why-Progress-Matters-More-Than-Perfection-in-Dance.ZaNlvQwV_Z2ucXdr.webp)](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/why-progress-matters-more-than-perfection-in-dance/) ### [Why Progress Matters More Than Perfection in Dance](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/why-progress-matters-more-than-perfection-in-dance/) Hillary WhiteSeptember 28, 2026 Why progress matters more than perfection in dance, and how parents can help children measure their growth from their own starting point. [Read More](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/why-progress-matters-more-than-perfection-in-dance/) [![A teen in a pink top dancing with arms overhead while classmates watch in a ballet studio](https://www.nansdancenc.com/_astro/why-learning-to-be-a-beginner-is-so-important-for-kids.B5TzWsHv_1gFnF7.webp)](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/why-learning-to-be-a-beginner-is-so-important-for-kids/) ### [Why Learning to Be a Beginner Is So Important for Kids](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/why-learning-to-be-a-beginner-is-so-important-for-kids/) Hillary WhiteSeptember 2, 2026 What children learn from being beginners in dance class: handling mistakes, patience, real progress and confidence that comes from effort. [Read More](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/why-learning-to-be-a-beginner-is-so-important-for-kids/) [![A young ballerina in a white tutu sitting on the studio floor tying the ribbons of a pointe shoe](https://www.nansdancenc.com/_astro/What-happens-when-children-stick-with-something-difficult.DCAJh-nh_ZXfJPz.webp)](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/what-happens-when-children-stick-with-something-difficult/) ### [What Happens When Children Stick With Something Difficult?](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/what-happens-when-children-stick-with-something-difficult/) Hillary WhiteAugust 12, 2026 What happens when children stick with something difficult in dance, and how it builds patience, resilience and confidence that lasts. [Read More](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/what-happens-when-children-stick-with-something-difficult/) [![A ballet teacher kneels to adjust a young dancer's position while other girls practice at the barre](https://www.nansdancenc.com/_astro/what-dance-teaches-that-screens-never-will.DS0VsyWd_23qt8v.webp)](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/what-dance-teaches-that-screens-never-will/) ### [What Dance Teaches That Screens Never Will](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/what-dance-teaches-that-screens-never-will/) Hillary WhiteAugust 4, 2026 The confidence, friendships, body awareness, focus and resilience children build in dance class, and why screen time can’t replace them. [Read More](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/what-dance-teaches-that-screens-never-will/) [![A smiling girl in a pink tutu dancing hand in hand with her dad in the living room](https://www.nansdancenc.com/_astro/the-life-lessons-parents-dont-expect-dance-to-teach.wcozjtws_1tgACo.webp)](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/the-life-lessons-parents-dont-expect-dance-to-teach/) ### [The Life Lessons Parents Don’t Expect Dance to Teach](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/the-life-lessons-parents-dont-expect-dance-to-teach/) Hillary WhiteJuly 9, 2026 The lessons dance teaches beyond the steps, from patience and handling mistakes to responsibility, confidence, respect and resilience. [Read More](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/the-life-lessons-parents-dont-expect-dance-to-teach/) [![A gold trophy and a purple and pink award ribbon on a white table](https://www.nansdancenc.com/_astro/does-every-child-need-a-traditional-sport.4Rznf1W0_1Aocb9.webp)](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/does-every-child-need-a-traditional-sport/) ### [Does Every Child Need a Traditional Sport?](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/does-every-child-need-a-traditional-sport/) Hillary WhiteJuly 2, 2026 Not every child is motivated by keeping score. How dance gives kids athletic skills, creativity and confidence, with competition there if they want it. [Read More](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/does-every-child-need-a-traditional-sport/) [![Kids in casual clothes practicing a low hip-hop move together in a dance studio](https://www.nansdancenc.com/_astro/the-skills-students-learn-in-dance-that-carry-into-school-and-life.Bc82Nx8R_1dEFi8.webp)](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/the-skills-students-learn-in-dance-that-carry-into-school-and-life/) ### [The Skills Students Learn in Dance That Carry Into School and Life](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/the-skills-students-learn-in-dance-that-carry-into-school-and-life/) Hillary WhiteJune 2, 2026 The life skills children pick up in dance class, from discipline and listening to teamwork and resilience, and how they help at school. [Read More](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/the-skills-students-learn-in-dance-that-carry-into-school-and-life/) [![A pair of pink satin pointe shoes and ribbons on a soft pink background](https://www.nansdancenc.com/_astro/dance-vs-other-sports-unique-benefits-for-growing-kids.DPBGsMvA_Z1O2NYo.webp)](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/dance-vs-other-sports-unique-benefits-for-growing-kids/) ### [Dance vs. Other Sports: Unique Benefits for Growing Kids](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/dance-vs-other-sports-unique-benefits-for-growing-kids/) Hillary WhiteMay 12, 2026 How dance compares with soccer, basketball and other sports, and what it gives growing kids: full-body fitness, creativity, focus and confidence. [Read More](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/dance-vs-other-sports-unique-benefits-for-growing-kids/) 1[2](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/page/2/)[3](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/page/3/)[4](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/page/4/)[5](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/page/5/)[6](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/page/6/)[7](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/page/7/)[8](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/page/8/)[9](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/page/9/)[10](https://www.nansdancenc.com/blog/page/10/) ## 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: *