inspiring our children
Founded in 2005, North Carolina Arts in Action (NC AIA) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of children through participation in the arts. As an affiliate of the National Dance Institute (NDI), NC AIA uses the award-winning teaching methodologies developed by NDI founder Jacques d’Amboise to inspire children to develop discipline, self-confidence and a sense of achievement, reaching a high standard of excellence and love of the performing arts.
NC AIA believes in nurturing the whole child by setting the highest standards of excellence and engaging children in dance activities that challenge their minds, strengthen their bodies and nurture their self-esteem. NC AIA in-school performance residencies provide a level playing field for ALL children to succeed!
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LEAP Team (Learning Excellence and Perseverance) is the alumni arm of NC AIA. This group of dedicated 5th-8th graders meet on Saturdays to rehearse new choreography and perform at community events and fundraisers throughout the Triangle. To find out where LEAP is performing or to inquire about a performance for your event, please contact Associate Artistic Director Alton Tisino @ atisino35@gmail.com
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Are you interested in bringing NC Arts in Action to your school? Contact Executive Director Lisa Van Deman at 919-619-0483 to find out how!
do you have what it takes?
Are you a dancer or musical theatre artist who wants to inspire children through the arts? Would you like to gain expertise in the world-renowned teaching methodologies of the National Dance Institute? Become an Arts in Action teaching artist! Find out more here.
support NC AIA
It's that time again for the WRAL Triangle Christmas Tree Challenge! Last year, with the support of McKinney, we WON the challenge and we are hoping to win again!
TEXT your vote to 46988 and enter Tree56
VOTE ONLINE at TriangleTreeChallenge.com
KEEP VOTING!
Voting starts at 8:00pm on Friday, December 2nd, and ends Sunday, December 18th.
TELL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO VOTE!
Winners are announced on Dec. 22 on WRAL's 10pm News on Fox50. Prizes range from $1,000-$5,000!
upcoming events
NC Arts in Action is "going green" for this year's theme! Our student dancers are learning about environmental stewardship and putting together an inspiring original production of The Green City, with original music, lyrics and choreography by Alton Tisino and Julie Bradley!
Year-End Performances:
Holt Elementary, Durham - February 23 (new partner school!)
Frank Porter Graham Elementary, Chapel Hill - March 14
Fayetteville Street Elementary, Durham - March 23
Rashkis Elementary, Chapel Hill - April 20
Mangum Elementary, Durham - May 4
NC AIA LEAP Team Performance Extravaganza
June 13, 2012 at Carrboro High School
Please email lvncaia@gmail.com to confirm show times!