A licensed program for dance studios who care about the whole child
Leap ‘N Learn is an effective, safe, progressive, and developmentally appropriate dance program for creative movement to beginning ballet. Designed by master teacher Beverly Spell and expert child psychologist Dr. Annie Spell, the curriculum combines the healthiest practices for teaching children ballet technique, while simultaneously encouraging pretend play amongst the youngest students to maintain a positive and nurturing environment.
Capitalizing on the naturally occurring cognitive and neural development of children, the Leap ‘N Learn curriculum provides tools and shares knowledge necessary for the creation of a successful learning environment. Through an appreciation and utilization of natural development, students in a Leap ‘N Learn program will acquire motor, cognitive, and social skills beneficial for life.
There are so many benefits included with becoming a licensed Leap 'N Learn studio. Never worry about what your staff are teaching.
Leap 'N Learn provides music, props, and over 1800 pages of easy to use curriculum, lesson plans, resources, and coloring sheets.
Leap ’N Learn is everything you need to run a successful and enriching early childhood dance program.
By licensing your studio in Leap ’N Learn you will be equipped with the tools and knowledge needed to teach the whole child
ONLINE TRAINING IN CURRICULUM AND EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING
Upon licensing in Leap ’N Learn, you will receive passwords to the online training member site. This training consists of ten modules taught by child psychologist Dr. Annie Spell and master teacher and trainer Beverly Spell. Being licensed is like attending a Leap ’N Learn training in the comfort of your own home. Train your staff any time of the year. As a licensed LNL studio, you will always have the security of knowing your staff is trained in how to teach children based on how they learn and process information. Quizzes and practical components are included for teacher certification.
MENTORING PROGRAM
Included with licensing in Leap ’N Learn, you will receive ongoing education through the member site and live events. Stay connected and share ideas with the Leap ‘N Learn team and other studio owners in our annual live teacher conferences. Need a little extra mentoring? Book a private one on one call to get your questions answered. Leap ’N Learn is here to support and ensure your success with the most important students in your studio!
Leap ‘N learn props, curricula, music & other products
Our goal is to increase enjoyment and learning in your young dancers and help your studio run smoother. All of our props, music, curricula and other products were developed with this goal in mind.
Digital Download – you’ll receive A Leap ‘N Learn Christmas straight away!
Re-energize your teaching and spread a little Christmas cheer throughout your early childhood dance classes.
From decorating Christmas trees and elves in Santa's workshop to reindeer and opening presents, A Leap 'N Learn Christmas is packed with engaging and imaginative exercises that supports children's physical, cognitive and social/emotional development through the magic of pretend play.
Created with the busy teacher and studio owner in mind, A Leap ’N Learn Christmas contains everything you need to make your last classes of the year sparkle:
11 engaging exercises exploring three Christmas themes
center barre, across the floor and creative movement exercises
age-appropriate content for 3-4 yrs and 5-6 yrs
instructional videos
music downloads to accompany each exercise
3 x full-color artwork
3 x coloring pages
detailed written exercise content and teaching tips
Digital Download – you’ll receive Adventure Island DANCEcamp™ straight away!
Leap ‘N Learn Licensed Member Price: Free!
Adventure Island DANCEcamp™ is a playful and spirited done-for-you dance camp / workshop program developed to make dance studio owners’ and teachers’ lives easy!
Say goodbye to the stress and hello to the fun of running a profitable, easy-to-run dance camp that is flexible. professional and loved by students, teachers and parents!
Featuring playful exploration of sea-faring adventures, islands, animals, and chests of forgotten treasure, our action-packed Adventure Island DANCEcamp™ will spark joy, wonder, and creativity in children aged 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 years.
With gender-neutral dance exercises, crafts, activity sheets, games and 5 days of daily plans for 3-5 yr olds and 6-8yr olds all included, you'll have everything you need to run a successful camp or holiday workshop delivered to you at the click of a button.
Whether you're looking for a new workshop curriculum that lays everything out for you, or just need a few fresh ideas to brighten up your current program offerings, Adventure Island DANCEcamp™ will entertain, excite and engage your students and keep them coming back for more.
Our comprehensive 106 page digital download contains:
17 x themed ballet and creative movement exercises for 3-5 year olds
16 x themed ballet and creative movement exercises for 6-8 year olds
7 x craft activities, with step-by-step directions and videos
17 x high-quality, custom-made activity sheets
8 x themed games to build focus, listening skills and engagement
5 x days of detailed daily lesson plans for both 3-5 yr olds and 6-8 yrs olds
Tips for running a successful camp or holiday workshop
Themed ‘Packing List’ Canva template to send to registered students
Themed ‘Sign In Sheet’ Canva template
Themed marketing materials, including email banners and social media graphics
Discount code to purchase accompanying music on Leap ‘N Learn website
Digital Download – you’ll receive the Enchanting playlist straight away!
Leap ‘N Learn Member Price: Free!
Our Enchanting CD, composed by Scott Killian contains 49 captivating tracks to delight the minds, bodies and imaginations of all your little dancers.
The album features:
7 x warm up and strength tracks
29 x technique tracks
13 x magical tracks to inspire creative movement
The music on this CD will create an enchanting journey for you as a teacher and bring joy to your dancers.
Music to capture every child's love of movement
The duo team of composer Scott Killian and Leap 'N Learn Creator Beverly Spell have combined their talents to create Enchanting, a dance class CD that is sure to delight the minds, bodies, and imagination of all your little dancers.
Scott's expertise in creating just the right tempos, beautiful melodies and inventive rhythms along with Beverly's ability to write creative and engaging lesson plans for children has resulted in a musical CD that will create an enchanting journey for you as a teacher and for your dancers. Your youngest dancers are capable of learning so much and with the help of Enchanting, you will capture the joy of children and movement in every class you teach.