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29 W. Front St. Lillington, NC 27546
✨ Lillington! We're HOME!✨
For the past two years, we’ve been bringing AIDA programs to the Lillington community—and we’ve loved watching this little community grow around us. Now, we’re excited to finally have a permanent downtown home where children and families can create, move, imagine, and grow together.
While dance will always be part of AIDA, our vision has always been. AIDA Center for Creative Arts offers opportunities in dance, art, music, theatre, movement, camps, special events, and more—with programs designed to nurture creativity, confidence, and connection.
We’re so excited to put down roots in Lillington and grow alongside the families who call this community home.
Why Families Choose AIDA
🌟 Creativity
Imagination comes alive through dance, drama, gymnastics, and storytelling.
🌟 Confidence
Children build self-esteem through movement, performance, and achievement.
🌟 Community
A welcoming place where children make friends, grow, and feel they belong.
WHAT MAKES THIS SEASON SPECIAL?
✨ Accomplishment Pathways
Celebrate growth and achievement throughout the year.
✨ Winter Village: A Gingerbread Journey
An immersive story-based winter experience featuring beloved characters and magical adventures.
✨ Broadway History Workshop-Homeschool
Explore the magic and evolution of musical theatre through hands-on learning and performance.
✨ Seasonal Celebrations
Special events and themed experiences throughout the year.
✨ Performance Opportunities
Showcases, productions, and experiences designed to build confidence and create lasting memories.
✨ Community Connections
A welcoming environment where children and families build friendships and feel at home.
Program Spotlights
Creative Arts Classes
Toddlers to Teens
AIDA Creative Arts is a unique, creative foundation program where young artists grow in confidence, imagination, and expression through movement and the arts.
Toddlers to teens will enjoy a variety of classes designed for beginners, growing artists or anyone looking for a fun, relaxed activity to add to their weekly enrichment.
Courses in this collections vary by program and will be offered as individual class registrations or multi-week sessions giving families flexible registration options.
Featured Programs:
Little Movers Walking to Age2
Little Makers Walking to Age 2
Artful Melodies Ages 3-6
Artful Adventures Ages 5-up
and more!
See a complete list of options HERE
DRAMA/Musical Theater
Ages 4-up
Unlock your creativity, build confidence, and bring stories to life on stage. Our drama program offers hands-on experience in acting, improvisation, and performance in a fun, supportive environment. No experience needed—just bring your passion!
Opportunities available for tech/backstage help as well!
Featured Programs:
Dramaworks Ages 7-up
Dramaworks Jr. Ages 4-9
Homeschool Musical Theater Workshop Ages 4-up
See a complete list of options HERE
Performance Series
Ages 3-11
Performance Series
12-Week Progressive Training • End-of-Season Showcase
Ready to take the next step? Our Performance Series classes offer progressive training in dance and the performing arts, building skills, confidence, and creativity throughout a 12-week session.
Students learn age-appropriate technique and choreography while working toward an end-of-season showcase—a chance to celebrate their growth and share what they've learned with family and friends.
Featured Programs:
Tiny Artists Ages 2-3
Creative Artist Ages 3-5
Rising Artist Ages 6-11
See a complete list of options HERE
515 Dance
Ages 6-up
Join Special Guest Instructors 515 Dance as they bring fun, upbeats classes for kids and adults!
Featured programs:
Hip Hop
Contemporary
Ladies Night Open Jazz Funk Ages 21+
515 Dance is committed to breaking stereotypes through their art by endorsing class, strength, and authenticity. The name "5:15" is inspired by Matthew 5:15-16. A reminder to let one's light shine...offering encouragement, love and permission for others to be Bold. Unique. Unashamed.
Coming soon!
From the first steps...to Center Stage
we have a place for you at AIDA!!
