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Leaps and Bounds Dance Academy
4.6 ★★★★★ 69 Google reviews · Ballet school in American Fork, Utah
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for ages 2–12 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Class price classes around $36 — many studios bill by term or month instead, so ask about tuition and any trial rate
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (801) 669-3345
- Website & schedule leapsandboundsdance.com — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“I did dance When I was a child and I loved it so I decided to start it up again as an adult.”
“They have fun mommy and me classes as well as adult ballroom date nights, and they had a fun activity for kids over the holidays so I could go shopping without my kids.”
What families & students say
“This dance studio is incredible at teaching proper ballet technique with excellence.”
“My daughter has loved all of her teachers, and performs wonderfully at the (free tickets) recitals.”
“There is a feeling of family with Leaps and Bounds, where everyone is included and important, regardless of dance background or ability.”
“We came from another studio who’s fees were ridiculously high and the recitals was Over 2 days at 4hours a peice!”
“I did dance When I was a child and I loved it so I decided to start it up again as an adult.”
“Her teacher is professional, knowledgable and works great with kids!”
From the reviews
I highly recommend Leaps and Bounds! They are absolutely the BEST!! All the teachers are very knowledgeable and very talented! All the teachers are also really nice!! Great quality lessons that are fun! They are also great at making every dancer have confidence in themselves.
This dance studio is incredible at teaching proper ballet technique with excellence. The younger child's dance classes are fun and energetic. The owner is very friendly and has the education and credentials that are essential in a good dance teacher.
This is the finest studio in Utah County. The teachers are wonderful, and it is run like a well oiled machine. The classes are fun. While they teach wonderful techniques in every class. . They keep me posted on everything I need to know, and I’m so grateful for that, being so busy as I am always.
We got my daughter their Christmas package, shoes, tights, and lessons, for Christmas 2 years ago. She has grown so much with her motor skills, confidence, and abiliy to work cooperatively with others. The teachers are kind and patient. They have met her where she is at and helped her grow.
Adult ballet at Leaps and Bounds Dance Academy
Leaps and Bounds Dance Academy runs classes for grown-ups, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Leaps and Bounds Dance Academy
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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