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Nan's School of Dance
4.7 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Ballet school in Raleigh, North Carolina
Plan your first class
- Free trial / first class new students can usually try a class free or at a discount — call ahead or check their schedule to book your first one
- Ages classes for ages 3–10 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (919) 803-6044
- Website & schedule nansdancenc.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“In this non-competitive environment, the kids have so much fun just being kids and learning dance.”
What families & students say
“The teachers are great with kids and Hillary, the owner, makes everything so easy!”
“The teachers are great with kids and Hillary, the owner, makes everything so easy!”
“We absolutely LOVE this company, from the family-oriented approach of the owner and instructors to the variety of class available for all ages.”
“We just completed our first successful recital tonight and it was so fun, entertaining, heartwarming, well organized … just a real honor and pleasure to be part of.”
“We absolutely LOVE this company, from the family-oriented approach of the owner and instructors to the variety of class available for all ages.”
“The staff has been very professional in their response to the COVID pandemic, and the protocols that they have put in place are consistently enforced.”
From the reviews
My daughter has been part of the Nan's family for 4 years now. We have seen Nan's School of Dance grow and change locations, but the studio has maintained that sense of being a dance "family" throughout. Miss Hillary (Hillary White), the owner, is extremely personable, helpful, and hands on.
This is our second year at Nan's and we absolutely love it. My daughter had just turned 3 when we started at Nan's in the Ballet/Tap Combo class. I was immediately impressed with Hillary and her ability to connect with the kids and really teach them, even the short attention spanned, sometimes tired, sometimes not…
We absolutely LOVE Nan’s school of dance! We started mid year in 2020 and we’re welcomed with open arms. Miss Hilary and all the other dance instructors are professional, personable, fantastic teachers and make dance FUN for their classes.
Our granddaughters have been attending Nans School of Dance for many years now! They love their dance teachers and they love dancing! We love watching them grow from the basic dancing to more advance dancing.
Your first ballet class at Nan's School of Dance
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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