Leaps & Turns
Strength, coordination, and elevation—built with technique and care
Leaps & Jumps classes at Dance.tech focus on developing the strength, coordination, and technique needed for safe, confident elevation across dance styles.
This class is designed to support dancers as they learn how to generate power, control movement in the air, and land safely—skills that enhance performance in ballet, jazz, contemporary, and beyond.
Building Power with Control
Leaps and jumps require more than height—they require preparation, alignment, and control.
At Dance.tech, this class is thoughtfully structured to:
Strengthen muscles used for takeoff and landing
Improve balance, coordination, and body awareness
Reinforce proper alignment and safe technique
Support confidence through consistent, focused practice
Instruction emphasizes quality of movement over height, allowing dancers to progress at a pace that supports long-term growth.
What Dancers Work On
Through guided drills and movement exercises, dancers focus on:
Strength and flexibility for elevation
Proper takeoff and landing technique
Core engagement and control
Coordination and timing
Applying leap and jump technique within choreography
Skills are introduced progressively, reinforcing safe habits and strong foundations.
A Focused, Supportive Environment
Leaps & Jumps classes provide a structured setting where dancers can concentrate on specific technical goals.
Instructors create an environment that:
Encourages effort and persistence
Reinforces clear expectations and consistent feedback
Supports dancers as skills become more complex
Dancers are guided to challenge themselves while maintaining confidence and control.
How This Training Fits In
Leaps & Jumps classes are designed to complement a dancer’s primary technique training.
Skills developed in this class support:
Ballet technique and alignment
Jazz and contemporary performance quality
Overall strength and movement efficiency
Class content and progression vary by level, age group, and instructor guidance.
Dress Code
Dancers should wear:
Fitted dancewear that allows for full range of motion
Appropriate footwear as directed by the instructor
Hair secured neatly away from the face