Austin Arts Academy: A Leap ‘N Learn Dance Studio
With Dance classes for preschoolers in Austin, Texas
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Which Dance mom are you?
Are you the mom that thinks back to your days as a dancer with fond memories and instantly bought babies first dance outfit as soon as you found out what you were having?
Or are you like me, and cringe a little bit because you played sports and the thought of your child being a dancer is a foreign concept of which you have no experience?
We know there are different perspectives when it comes to the idea of Dance classes for children.
You might be worried because you think dance technique is rigidly taught in a strict environment that your child won’t enjoy.
Or you might be really excited and sign up for classes as soon as possible because you know the benefits of involving kids in dance at a young age.
Whichever mom you are, we understand.
We meet people all the time that don’t realize that Dance classes provide the opportunity to learn more than just dance skills. And while the dance costumes are adorable, there is more to it than that.
At Austin Arts Academy, we change the way you learn dance.
Our fun and engaging classes provide a welcoming environment for preschoolers that encourages creativity, learning, connection and more. Plus, we are the first licensed Leap ‘N Learn studio in Austin!
Read >>> Top 5 Benefits of Fun and Engaging Classes and Lessons with Austin Arts Academy.
Leap ‘N Learn Dance Studio
Austin Arts Academy is the first Leap ‘N Learn licensed studio in Austin, Texas!
The Leap ‘N Learn dance curriculum is based in proven dance theory that embodies physical, cognitive, social, and emotional skills, while building strong foundations in dance for children ages 18 months to 7 years old.
The content of the lessons are developmentally age appropriate and focus on the basic elements of spacial awareness, creative expression of emotions through movement, musical awareness, opposites, directions and pathways, and elementary positions and movements of ballet.
Social awareness, teamwork, creative expression, imagination, classroom etiquette and basic body and health awareness are also integrated into the Leap ‘N Learn dance classes.
Dance Classes for Children 18 months-3 years old: Little Leapers thru Leap ‘N Learn
Little Leapers is a Grown Up and Me curriculum by Leap ‘N Learn designed for children 18 months to 3 years old.
While you attend and participate with your child, you get to experience the excitement of your child’s ‘firsts’… their first dance outfit you bought as soon as you knew what you were having, their first dance class, and their first dance friends.
Each Little Leapers lesson prompts your child to creatively move through different environments like flying in outer space, going to the circus, playing in the park, dancing like zoo animals, growing a magical garden, discovering creatures under the sea, making sandcastles in summer, playing in piles of autumn leaves, throwing snowballs in winter, and watching flowers bloom in spring.
The kids love the wands specific to each theme that are brought out every class. Other class favorites include the ribbon rings and rhythm instruments, such as castanets and maracas, that are child size and easy to play, even for an 18 mo old.
You and your child will be captivated and make memories for a lifetime when you attend Little Leapers dance classes at Austin Arts Academy.
Dance Classes for Children 4-5 years old.
Leap ‘N Learn early childhood dance classes for kids ages 4-5 years old.
Students learn and understand creative movement and ballet concepts through education based teaching that gets them moving and learning!
These classes offer effective, safe, and progressive creative movement and dance lessons that encourage pretend play.
Each lesson shares knowledge and provides tools such as music, props, coloring sheets and guided play activities that create a successful learning environment, improving cognitive and neural development that naturally occurs.
These classes encourage creativity and effort, bringing out the most positive side of dance and benefiting the whole child physically, cognitively, emotionally and socially.
Your child will be so excited to come home and show you what they learned during their Leap ‘N Learn dance class at Austin Arts Academy.
Experience Dance Classes at Austin Arts Academy
I wish I would have taken dance classes as a child… and not just for sweet dance moves that I could now showcase on Tik Tok.
My sister-in-law and roommate from college are both dance coaches, and I have memories of college dorm room dance lessons that still make me laugh to this day.
Even though I don’t have any experience as a dancer, I do have my Masters in Teaching Elementary Education and I understand the benefits of involving kids in dance at a young age.
My professional project was based on the importance of physical activity in the classroom, as there is a proven link between physical activity and improved academic performance.
In my experience watching our preschool Leap ‘N Learn dance classes at Austin Arts Academy, I saw the preschool dancers' personalities emerge as they were engaged in learning technique and skills, while at the same time encouraged to have fun and freely express themselves through movement.
It was also inspiring to watch our teacher Rachel Stern embrace her inner child as she connected with the students and hopped from lily pad to lily pad right along with them.
Read >>> Teacher Feature: Rachel Stern
Another mom shared with us, as she was wrangling up her very active 18 mo old, that she was so appreciative and thankful for the class. She could tell he was learning and picking up on social ques and learning new movements during the class.
With a newborn at home, it was dedicated special alone time that she got to spend with him cultivating their relationship while having fun in a positive learning environment.
So whether you're the mom who is excited about dance classes or the mom that's a bit nervous because you have no experience, you can feel safe booking your child in Leap ‘N Learn dance classes with Austin Arts Academy knowing that they are learning dance technique and so much more.
Written by Melissa Wolken
Contributing Writer, Culture Curator, and Admin Team Member
At Austin Arts Academy, we change the way you learn Music, Art, & Dance from rigid or boring to fun and engaging-an experience students will love at any age.
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