Building the Dancers of Today.
Empowering the Leaders of Tomorrow.
& LEAP Performing Arts Academy
Blacksburg: Little Leapers and LEAP Performing Arts Academy
FIND US
Little Leapers Blacksburg
101 Professional Park Drive
Suite 301
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Little Leapers Blacksburg is conveniently located immediately off Rt. 460 Blacksburg exit., making it convenient for all travel from Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Radford, Pulaski, and even Roanoke off interstate 81.
Please note that we outgrew our original location and no longer hold classes at the First & Main Shopping Center location.
For more information about our Blacksburg studio, click here.
OPEN AIR STUDIO
We are an 'open air' studio, a unique quality of Little Leapers, which means there is no door separating the classrooms from the lobby. This allows for parents to enjoy and appreciate class along with our students. It also keeps our teachers on their toes giving your child the best class they deserve every visit. Finally, it is also an easy exit in case of an emergency.
OUR STUDIO
Our Blacksburg dance studio location is home to over 250 dancers attending our amazing Little Leapers program (18mo-7yrs old) and LEAP Performing Arts Program (8yrs - Adult). Learn about how we grew so fast!
Studio features:
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Three 'open air' dance studios including sprung floor
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Marley dance floor
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Wall-to-wall full-length windows providing amazing light into the classroom
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Wall-to-wall mirrors (safety-backed and installed)
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Wall-mounted and free-standing portable ballet barres
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Mounted TVs for educational use
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Wireless bluetooth surround sound systems
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Guest Wi-Fi
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Privacy dressing area
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Building, restrooms and classrooms are handicap accessible
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Front Desk & Lobby area
STAY INFORMED
Parents, we want you to be informed! Make sure to read through our Parent Guide and Tuition and Policies.
We also highly encourage you to join our parents forum on Facebook. This is a great place to get instant updates and ask questions.
CURRENT CLASSES
Click here to view the list of classes currently being offered at our Blacksburg location.
We are proud to offer classes in ballet, tap, acro, hip hop, contemporary, musical theater, modern, adult classes, and more!
CLASS RESOURCES
Spring classes will begin on January 21st!
County Chamber of Commerce Nominee:
Emerging Business Woman of the Year, 2017
Small Business of the Year, 2015, 2016 & 2017
Outstanding New Member, 2014
Young Business Woman of the Year, 2014
Best of NRV, Roanoke Times 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Macaroni Kid Daisy Award Nominee 2014
OUR DIRECTOR
Heather Leeper is the owner and creator of Little Leapers and it's unique curriculum. Heather has studied dance for over 20 years. She trained in Saratoga, NY under New York City Ballet esteemed alumni; Michael Steele, Olga Kostritzky, Deborah Wingert, and Garielle Whittle. She also trained under Darlene Myers of the Pennsylvania Ballet Company at the Myers School of Dance, and performing with the Northeast Ballet.
Heather has performed with various companies including the New York City Ballet, Saratoga City Ballet (soloist), Ballet Regent, Northeast Ballet (soloist), Burklyn Ballet, Albany Berkshire Ballet, and the Dance Company at Virginia Tech.
Heather began teaching at the age of 18, and has successfully created and run various dance groups and companies including the McLean High School Varsity, JV and Middle School Dance Teams, Little Leapers, LEAP Performing Arts Academy, and LEAP Performing Arts Company.
Dancing has always been Heather's passion and being able to share that with her students is among her most rewarding endeavors.
