ROAD TO LEAP - STOP 02
MAKE THE MOST OF LEAP
There’s more to your LEAP weekend than what happens during your routines.
Competition is about more than scores and placements. It’s a chance for dancers to challenge themselves, try something new, celebrate their growth, and create memories with their teammates.
From LEAP For The Stars and Title to Team LEAP and scholarship opportunities, there may be more waiting for your dancers than you realize.
Take a look now so your dancers don't miss an opportunity that's a great fit for them.
LEAP FOR THE STARS
LEAP For The Stars is LEAP's at-event leaping competition- and it's open to every registered dancer
Dancers get another chance to take the stage, show us their best leap, and have some fun outside of their scheduled routines.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Under the current format:
SIGN UP AT THE LEAP BOUTIQUE
SHOW US YOUR BEST LEAPS
COMPETE WITH YOUR AGE GROUP
LEAP FOR THE STARS WINNERS ARE SELECTED
The current competition is divided into 11 & under and ages 12–19, requires at least three participants in an age division, and awards the winner a LEAP Boutique credit.
LEAP TIP
Tell your dancers about LEAP For The Stars before competition weekend.
They don't have to prepare another routine-but knowing the opportunity exists means they'll arrive ready to jump in and have some fun.
YOU CAN REGISTER AT THE BTQ ONLY*****
TITLE @ LEAP
Give your soloists another opportunity to shine.
For dancers who want to take their solo experience a little further, LEAP Title adds another layer to their competition weekend.
Title gives dancers the opportunity to represent themselves beyond their regular solo placement and compete for recognition within their age division.
TITLE DOESN’T HAVE TO END AT REGIONALS
Under the current LEAP program, Title competitors can continue their Title journey at Nationals, while Regional Title winners receive additional recognition and opportunities- including a Team LEAP invitation and a free solo entry at a LEAP regional the following season. Available for all jump and leap dancers! With the oppertunity to perform twice, once for title and once for overalls!
Whats included
Performing your solo
30 second improv
Do note: Titlist are still eligable for overalls and chance to win title
Winners recieve: Team leap invite, Free regional solo for following year, the chance to qualify for Title at Nationals and a spot in our 2028 souviner program!
LEADING WITH A LEAP
Because who dancers are offstage matters, too.
Leading with a LEAP recognizes dancers who excel both on and off the stage through LEAP's scholarship program.
Designed for graduating Senior dancers who are continuing into college and/or furthering their dance education following the competition season.
Talent matters. Character matters. What dancers do beyond the stage matters, too.
If you have an eligible Senior, make sure they know the opportunity exists.
QUALIFIES FOR NATIONALS SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
Regional winners recieve a free solo to Nationals, $25 to spend at boutique & automatic consideration into the Nationals Leading With A Leap.
Nationals winner will receives a monetary award that gets deposited into their account at their university
BEFORE YOU MOVE ON...
Talk to your dancers about what's available.
□ Tell your dancers about LEAP For The Stars
□ Identify soloists who may be a fit for LEAP Title
□ Make sure eligible Seniors know about Leading with a LEAP
□ Understand how Regional opportunities can connect to Team LEAP and Nationals
You don't need to sign up for everything.
The goal is simply to know what's available before your weekend arrives.
COMING UP NEXT
STOP 03 - COMPETING AT LEAP
Levels, rules and judging- made simple.
Next, we'll help you understand LEAP's competitive levels, how to place your dancers, what happens when a routine is bumped, and what our judges are looking for when your dancers take the stage.