Back to School with Leap of Joy!
We’re thrilled to announce that Leap of Joy programs are officially launching at 6 AISD schools this semester! Our teaching artists are ready to inspire creativity, confidence, and self-expression in classrooms across the city. We can’t wait to see the joy unfold as...
A Special Letter from Our Executive Director
July 26th marks the 78th birthday of our beloved Judy. This year, we want to celebrate not only her life but also her incredible commitment to making a difference through Leap of Joy. Leap of Joy brings the transformative power of dance and theater to students in...
Cherrywood Coffeehouse Fundraiser Success
We’re excited to announce that our recent fundraiser at Cherrywood Coffeehouse was a resounding success! Thanks to your generosity and the vibrant energy of our community, we raised **$500** to support our dance programming. This funding will go directly towards...
New Collaboration with Austin Bat Cave
We’re also excited to announce a new collaboration with Austin Bat Cave, a local poetry non-profit dedicated to empowering young voices through creative writing. Together, we’re developing a **Spoken Word Poetry Curriculum** that will allow students to explore the...
Celebrating Summer Creativity and Joy
Hello Leap of Joy Community, Summer has officially arrived, bringing with it a whirlwind of creativity, learning, and joy! We're thrilled to share the highlights of our recent summer camps held in collaboration with Wee Engineers and the Austin Independent School...
Leap of Joy Sponsors
Andy Roddick Foundation
Our organization Leap of Joy, a 501(c)3 nonprofit since 2012 offers dance and theater arts after school and summer camp enrichment programs to at-risk youth in underserved schools in Austin, TX. Since 2010, our program has been funded through grants from AISD, City of Austin, Texas Commission on The Arts, Target, A Glimmer of Hope, fundraising and private donations. Leap of Joy is moving to give at-risk youth empowerment and self-acceptance through dance and performance arts.