The Arts


Music

Do you have the music in you? Well, we do! And so does the Sandhills. Area children can learn how to play an instrument, join an orchestra program or participate in the marching band. There are also a variety of private instructors specializing in both voice and piano lesson throughout the county. While some teachers advertise, many recruit new students through word of mouth. You can also arrange for private lessons and order student instruments through the local music stores.

If you would like world class performances without the Raleigh price tag, then consider attending concerts held by one of the many musical groups in the area.

Here are just a few:

  • Moore County Chamber Music Society (Whispering Pines – (910) 692-0283)
  • Moore County Choral Society (Southern Pines – moorechoralsoc.org)
  • Moore County Concert Band (Cameron – moorecountyband.com)
  • Moore Philharmonic Orchestra (Pinehurst – mporchestra.com)
  • Pinecrest Players (Pinecrest High School – (910) 692-6554)
  • North Moore Drama Club (Robbins – (910) 948-2228)
  • Southern Pines Elementary School Orchestra (Southern Pines – (910) 692-2357)

Theatre & Dance

Lights, Camera, Action! All the world is a stage, and your child is a star in the Sandhills! Let your child be center stage with one the areas dance or theatrical productions. From tap to ballet to acting, your performance artist is bound to be a big hit!

Don’t want to be on the stage but still enjoy the drama? Then head out to the big show! If you’re looking for a good movie, check out all ten screens at Sandhills Cinema or the historic Sunrise Theatre in downtown Southern Pines. Don’t forget, the Sunrise Theatre also plays host to a variety of theatrical productions.

The following studios and programs offer a wide range of classes:

Terpsichore Fall Dance Registration

Terpsichore is a proud sponsor of SandhillsKids – $5 off class registration fee for all new students with your Kids Card! See our SandhillsKids.com listing here. 2010 – 2011 Fall Registration is under way and Classes are filling up quickly. If you would like to register your child for class, please visit the office during [...]


$5 off Carolina Performing Arts Center Budding Artists Classes

Carolina Performing Arts Center 670 SW Broad Street Southern Pines, NC 28387 For Immediate Release Contact Information: 910.695-7898 Carolina Performing Arts Center Budding Artists Classes Visual arts classes for youngsters ages 5-10 years of age, August 16th-18th. $80 ($5 discount with SandhillsKids Card) or $85 without Carolina Performing Arts Center announces its first annual “Budding [...]


Sandhills Classical Christian School will perform the play Pilgrim’s Progress

Sandhills Classical Christian School will perform the play Pilgrim’s Progress on April 23rd at 7pm. For tickets and information  call 910.695.1874 website:  http://www.sandhillsccs.org


Young People’s Fine Arts Festival

Campbell House Galleries The Young People’s Fine Arts Festival is an art exhibit that showcases the artistic talents of students in grades K-12 from all Moore County public, private, charter and home schools. Chosen by each school, all entries are exhibited at Campbell House Galleries during March, “Art in Schools” month. In addition, the entries [...]


Arts Council of Moore County New ArtSmart Program

The Arts Council of Moore County is pleased to announce a newly created after school visual art program for Moore County children ages 8-18 called ArtSmart. This new program will be located at 130 W. Pennsylvania Avenue in the Belvedere Plaza in downtown Southern Pines. The ArtSmart program will be a series of after-school visual [...]


Dori’s Studio of Dance and Music

Dori’s Studio of Dance and Music Dori’s Studio of Dance and Music is a proud sponsor of SandhillsKids – $10 off class registration fee for all new students with your Kids Card!  Get an additional $10 off when you bring a friend who registers for classes too! Dori’s Latest News 2010 – 2011 Fall Dance [...]


Joy of Art Studio

Our Blog Our Website 139 B E Pennsylvania Avenue Southern Pines, NC 28387 Tel: (910) 695-7055 Joy of Art The Joy of Art Studio is a wonderful creative space for both children and adults. Joy offers a variety of art classes and teaches art skills, art history, crafts, fibers and mixed media. Her studio is [...]


Sandhills Ballroom Dance & Fred Astaire Studio

Sandhills Ballroom Dance & Fred Astaire Studio 300 Kelly Rd. Pinehurst, NC 28374 Tel: 910-295-1106 Cell: 910-585-2572 Website: sanfordballroomdance.com Why Learn to Dance? From Fox Trot to disco, dancing is good for the body and brain! There are many reasons people take dance lessons: it is a mild, fun form of exercise and helps reduce [...]


Arts Council of Moore County

Moore Creative Arts sponsored by the Arts Council of Moore County Southern Pines, NC Website: artscouncil-moore.org Moore Creative Arts presents children’s theater productions using local talent. Kids in kindergarten through eighth grade are eligible and encouraged to audition for various productions. No experience necessary! Assistant directors also are cast to aid in rehearsals throughout and [...]


Moore Onstage

Moore Onstage Southern Pines, NC Website: mooreonstage.org If your child is all drama, Moore Onstage theater strives “to teach young people about the unpredictability of life through live stage performances.” The group works to bring the most diverse and best productions to the Sandhills, using as much local talent as possible.


Terpsichore…a moving experience

Terpsichore…a moving experience 176 NW Broad Street, Southern Pines, NC 28387 Tel: (910) 695-1116 Website: danceatterpsichore.com Terpsichore Dance Studio….Our Mission For 16 years, Terpsichore…a  moving experience has been a family and community based dance studio located in beautiful downtown Southern Pines.  We take pride in offering a quality dance program in a loving and nurturing [...]


Taylor Dance Academy & The Playhouse

If you found this listing useful please let them know you found them on SandhillsKids.com!  See these sponsors:  Terpsichore Dance and Dori’s Dance Studio Taylor Dance Academy & The PlayHouse 308 Ampersand Road Aberdeen, NC 28315 Tel: (910) 295-1320 Taylor Dance Offering classes in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Pointe, Modern Now accepting registration for [...]


Aberdeen Parks and Recreation

Aberdeen Parks and Recreation 301 Lake Park Crossing Aberdeen, NC 28315 Tel: (910) 944-5902 Website: townofaberdeen.net/parks_recreation_home.htm Aberdeen’s Parks and Recreation Department provides recreation programs, cultural events and public parks and facilities for county residents. Throughout the year, the recreation department offers an array of youth programs including dance, basketball, baseball, t-ball, kickball and summer camps. [...]


Southern Pines Recreation and Parks

Southern Pines Recreation and Parks 482 E. Connecticut Ave. Southern Pines, NC 28387 Tel: (910) 692-2463 Website: southernpines.net/recreation Southern Pines has a large Recreation and Parks Department. Many recreational and athletic services, special events and programs are available for toddlers, youth, adults and senior citizens. For children, there are numerous camps (summer, mini, year-round student [...]


Pinehurst Parks and Recreation

Pinehurst Parks and Recreation 395 Magnolia Rd. Pinehurst, NC 28374 Tel: (910) 295-2817 Website: villageofpinehurst.org The Pinehurst Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of programs for all ages, from organized athletic leagues to craft/art classes, exercise classes, special events and festivals. Programs are available to residents and nonresidents (for a higher fee). Twice a [...]


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