Nan’s School of Dance Blog

Learn How to tell what your body is saying Dance is a physically demanding activity. Like any other sport that is physically demanding, injuries can occur. There are two different categories of injuries: traumatic injuries and overuse injuries. Traumatic injuries are injuries that occur unexpectedly. Overuse injuries occur from overuse of a muscle or ligament

The key to becoming an accomplished dancer is to master new moves quickly. Read this article to learn six tips good dancers use to learn choreography faster.

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.

Better Understanding the Dance Process If you are brand new to dance you may have a lot of questions. Questions like How do I prepare for my child’s first dance class? How do I choose which type of dance class is best for my child? You have questions, and we have the answers. We can

Summer is Here! 10 Ways Dancers Can Stay in Shape Summertime is here and many dancers may be out of the studio for a few months. We put together ten tips on how dancers can stay in shape this summer! Yoga and Pilates Yoga and Pilates are both forms of exercise that focus on core

Reasons Your Child Should Take Ballet Lessons Grace, Discipline, and Getting Along with Others Ballet is an art form and type of dance that has many physical and social benefits. From learning to position the body to holding poses with perfect posture, ballerinas are graceful and resilient individuals. Most people don’t realize that ballet is

How to Dance at Home 5 Tips to Help You Practice Practicing dance at home is a great way to improve your dance skills and keep you fresh between classes. It is especially beneficial if you are on a summer break or have a few weeks before your next dance session begins. Practicing at home

Our 2021 Spring Outdoor Dance Recital An Explanation Of Why We Had To Change Locations Recitals Are The Highlight of The Year The recitals at the end of our dance year are the highlight of the year and are intended to give each dancer the opportunity to perform their newly acquired skills. And this year

How Does Competition Benefit Kids? 5 Lessons Children Learn Through Healthy Competition As parents, we may ask ourselves if competition is good for our kids. Over the many years working with children, I have seen that healthy competition can benefit a child’s growth and development. With proper guidance and support from an adult, children can

Picking the Right Dance Style For Your Child Understand Dance Goals If you are signing your child up for dance classes, the first question you may have is, “how do I choose the perfect dance style for them?” At Nan’s School of Dance in Raleigh, we offer classes in jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, acro,