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...
Celebrating the Power of Movement and Expression
A Note from Our Director Hello Everyone! I am incredibly proud of the success we achieved with the Care to Dance 2024 showcase and fundraiser. I want to express my gratitude to everyone who supported Leap of Joy. Your generosity has allowed us to continue nurturing...
OST and the Pandemic: The Effects on After-School Programing
In the past fourteen months, the entire world has struggled under the weight of the pandemic. Now, as more and more people are getting vaccinated, those weights have begun to lift. People are getting out, resuming life. But the truth is, the repercussions of the...
Today is the Day- Amplify Austin!
It's hard to wrap my mind around the fact that it's March once more. Almost a whole year in quarantine--and what a year it's been! Here in Austin we've not only been dealing with the pandemic, but also extreme weather, some of the coldest we've seen in decades! A...
Saturday Classes are BACK!
Hi Everyone! I hope everyone is staying safe. Things are sadly getting worse out there! In case you missed our announcement in our last newsletter, we're rebooting our Saturday classes! Starting this week, Saturday, July 11th, we are launching a digital, weekly live...
Episode #3 of Let’s Put on a Show Up Now!
Hi everyone! It's June, and I can't believe how fast this year has gone by! We're still on quarantine, but we at Leap of Joy have been hard at work to bring another episode of Let's Put on a Show together for everyone! This episode's theme is "School's Out for...