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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.
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.
Calendar and Registration coming soon!
We have started moving things into our new space. Finalizing a few interior projects and completing some code compliance tasks. Once these are complete we will release our schedule and planned events for this fall!
Exterior work will begin later this fall!
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 AIDA SPECIAL?
✨ Accomplishment Pathways
Celebrate growth and achievement throughout the year.
✨Spring 2027 Showcase featuring Aladdin Jr.
An immersive story-based 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
AIDA Creative Arts
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. Our monthly Creative Arts Calendar features a rotating collection of movement, music, art and imaginative play experiences for little learners and growing artists. New opportunities are announced monthly, giving families the flexibility to choose the experiences that work for them.
Featured Programs:
Little Movers Walking to Age2
Little Makers Walking to Age 2
Artful Melodies Ages 3-6
Artful Adventures Ages 5-up
Paint and Play Kids Night Out
and more!
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
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 4-6
Rising Artist Ages 6-11
This program will begin fully in Jan 2027 and be part of our Spring 2027 showcases.
Trial Sessions will start this fall!
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!!
