Best Dance Academies Raleigh Near Me

4worldlovers:
The joy of dance is our family tradition and we look forward to sharing it with you through a variety of affordable options. Nan’s is a place for your dancer to grow and establish self-discipline and self-confidence while also having fun!

From ballet to hip hop, we offer dance classes for ALL ages & skill levels in a variety of styles. We place students in classes that will challenge them while offering a fun atmosphere for learning and growth. We also offer Mommy & Me classes, (18 mos – 2.5 yrs)


There are lots of super summer activities at Nan’s! We offer a four-week mini class session during the month of July, as well as engaging dance camps in both June and July. Check out our fun summer offerings and sign up early for your spot!


Did someone say “dance party?” Throw the perfect birthday party at Nan’s! Parties at Nan’s School of Dance are designed to be fun for kids and easy for the parents. Our Raleigh location offers parties for girls and boys from ages 3-10.

Nan’s School of Dance has been sharing the love of dance since 1975. Our three locations are all family owned with the goal of bringing joy and technical instruction to the surrounding community.

Our Competitive Company Team gives back to the community through the art of dance. This team is for those that want to take their passion to the next level. Our special group of Nan’s dancers perform throughout the area at different events. We welcome all qualified dancers to join us!

Discover how fun dance can be — we offer classes for all ages and skill levels using only kid-friendly music.

We love to hear what our students and their parents have to say about their experience with Nan’s School of Dance. If you would like to share your own testimonial, please fill out the contact form below.

We LOVE LOVE Nans Dance. My daughter is 3 and is in the pre dance class. The instructors are AMAZING! They have so much PATIENCE with the little ones. You can tell that they just love what they do! If you’re looking for a great beginning place for your little one I highly recommend

We absolutely love this place! Has helped our little one really grow as a person and as a dancer!

This is our second year at Nan’s and we absolutely love it. 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 wanting to cooperate ones! Thanks Hillary for introducing and teaching the fine art of dance to my little girl.

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4worldlovers: Triggle Academy is a World Champion Irish Dance Academy with 3 locations in the Raleigh Triangle area. Our studios are located in North Raleigh, Cary and Chapel Hill, and we have classes for ages 4 and above. Irish Dancing is an energetic and beautiful dance practice that has been handed down in Irish culture for hundreds of years. Triggle Academy provides a fun, healthy environment

4worldlovers: Dance Express is a boutique studio that has trained dancers since 1994. Our Director has 30+ years of teaching experience and still believes in the personal style of teaching. Here, you still can experience:

"Taking classes at Dance Express gave me true confidence that I will carry with me for the rest of my life." - Katherine Williford,

"While the dance instruction is great, the supportive environment is also very important! After dancing at Dance Express for several years, my daughter looks forward every week to her time with her friends (who all go to different schools) at the studio. Lisa is a great teacher and a positive influence in the dancers' lives!"- Valerie


"If there's anything I wish I could go back in time and experience all over again, it would be my time at Dance Express. Nowhere else have I found such a tight-knight community that I cared so much about and where I felt so valued as both a person and a dancer."- Lindsay Martin, Dance Express Student for 12 years

Very welcoming atmosphere and tight knit group, we call it our Dance Family

Experienced teacher knows student's strengths and weaknesses then creates an individual plan to improve their skills

Pricing plan where you don't pay for the weeks the studio is closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Spring Break!

We don't charge for tickets to our fantastic performance - invite all your friends & family!

Dance Buddies- our unique program that fosters friendship & opportunities to give back between our senior dancers and our youngest dancers

"The personal attention to the students, energy and enthusiasm of Ms. Lisa in her teaching and the quality of the entire dance experience are unsurpassed. After trying two other studios previously, Dance Express has been a delight, and we feel fortunate to have found such a great fit for our girls. I completely recommend Dance Express for a family looking for a relaxed dance atmosphere that will provide adequate challenges and opportunities for learning without creating additional stress. It really is a wonderful format for our family!"

"Dance Express provides the benefits a smaller studio can offer: camaraderie among the dancers, many of whom dance from preschool through high school; programs such as Dance Buddies which are fun for both the older, experienced dancers and the new students; and also the ability to either take one class or multiple per week. A family/dancer can decide what works best for their schedule and level of commitment.

I would definitely recommend Dance Express as a studio you should check out to see if it is the right fit for your child."-Anne Martin, parent of 2 dancers (1999-2013)

"I wanted to make sure my daughter had fun while learning. Some of the other schools in the area are so focused on form and prima ballerinas even at a young age that it becomes work and not fun for the kids. Miss Lisa and everyone involved with Dance Express cares first about the children and their experience and they do an amazing job of working learning into the fun. My daughter still practices the pas de chat all over the house that she learned when she was 5 because Miss Lisa made it fun! We've been with Dance Express since my daughter was 4 and couldn't be happier with our experience."

Each year we present a full story dance performance that includes professional sets, lighting and costumes. This coupled with our creative choreography and diverse selection of music makes for a wonderful night of entertainment for all. Each student plays an important part in this performance. Best for the parents; there are no tickets to buy, the dances are taught during class, the few rehearsals we have run on time and the show date and rehearsal times are set a year in advance. *** costumes are age appropriate

Since 1994, we have performed the classics & original contemporary ballets: Swan Lake, Cinderella, The Sleeping Beauty, Coppelia, The Nutcracker, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, The Wizard of OZ, Beauty and the Beast and The Snow Queen a FROZEN Tale.

"My favorite part was watching my daughter learn certain ballet etiquette and poise while having fun. She loves the recital, every year!"

4worldlovers: This is the founding principle of Tutu School. We believe that motor skill development is infinitely enhanced by Tchaikovsky and Bach, that young imaginations benefit immensely from exploring the enchanted worlds of swans and sugar plums, and that twirling should be a fundamental part of any childhood.

Membership could not be easier and more convenient, and registration is always ongoing!We also offer free trial classes if your child would like to experience our school before enrolling full time.