At Leaping Willow Academy, we offer non-competitive recreational dance combo classes, woodwind lessons, adapted music lessons, and children’s music therapy services. Our mission is to provide a welcoming and inclusive space for dancers to explore their love of dance without the pressure of competition. Dance classes offered in the styles of ballet, jazz, contemporary, and creative movement for children and adults! Music therapy and adaptive lessons are for those with disabilities. Music and Movement classes are also open to those with differing abilities and are run by a Music Therapist.

Youth Classes:

• Twinkle Tots {Pre ballet/jazz} ages 4 – 6
• Dancing Daisies {ballet/jazz} ages 6-9
• Dancing Daffodils {ballet/jazz/contemporary} ages 10-13
• Waltzing Willows {ballet/jazz/contemporary} ages 14-18
• Youth Strength, Stretch, and Conditioning ages 7-18

Creative Movement & Music Classes (Ages 0-5 with a Caregiver): Led by Melissa DeLong LPMT, MT-BC (a licensed professional and board-certified music therapist) and are designed to support musical, language, physical, motor, cognitive, and social development in a playful, engaging environment.

Adult Classes:

• Adult Combo {ballet/jazz/contemporary} Ages 18+
• Adult Strength, Stretch, & Conditioning Ages 18+

Music Lessons, Adaptive Lessons, and Music Therapy Services

• Woodwind Lessons
  • Private instrument lessons are available for flute, clarinet, and saxophone
• Adaptive Music Lessons
  • Private music lessons are available for children through adults with disabilities or unique learning profiles
  • Instruments:
    • Flute
    • Guitar
    • Ukulele
    • Keyboard
    • Recorder
    • Voice
• Children’s Music Therapy Services
  • Children’s music therapy services are led by Melissa DeLong, LPMT, MT-BC (licensed professional and board-certified music therapist.) Music therapy is an evidence-based profession that uses music experiences to support developmental, cognitive, communication, motor, sensory, emotional, and social goals.