Leaps & Turns Technique 
A Class to Enhance the Dancer in Various Leap and Turn Elements
(A class that emphasizes certain techniques for Company level, Dance Teams, Cheer Teams, & College Dance Teams)

This class will provide additional detailed instruction in all forms of Leaps and Turns sequences. This particular class can provide detailed technique to be used in various genres & levels of Dance including Company level, Dance Team, Cheer Team & College Dance Teams.

​Pictured: (L to R) Gabby Marques - Professional Contemporary Dancer, Award Winning Choreographer & GAD Contemporary Director
Alison Caspersen - Leading Artist of Georgia Dance Theatre Performing Company & GAD Rehearsal Director

We train for excellence in dance from Dance Team to Performing Company Levels


Did you know?


Countless local Dance Team dancers - past and present - received their foundational dance training from Artistic Director Sherri Davis at Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts through a comprehensive dance curriculum with emphasis on Ballet and the Contemporary. Several of our alumni have continued their Dance Team careers both collegiately and for professional sports teams, where they have danced for the University of Georgia Dance Dawgs, Georgia Tech Goldrush, and Atlanta Falcons cheerleading squad.

Presently, the majority of current (2022) & past Starr's Mill Dance Team members received their training from Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts.
In addition, throughout the years we have trained the majority of the dancers on the McIntosh Chiefettes in dance technique.
In addition, private local competitive teams have received their formal training at Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts.

Our Company level training has been consistently commended for its' high level of quality training and presentation by the Georgia Council of the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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We believe our emphasis on sound technique, dancer self-confidence, and a supportive educational environment are the foundation for these continued results. 

We are proud of the impact we make on our dancers each day, but don't take our word for it - see a testimony written below by the parent of one of our dancers pursuing Dance Team:

"Sherri - almost 16 years with GAD...wow... We attribute your high standards to much of our daughter's strong character. You know how to push for excellence, while still ensuring fun and love is felt in the studio. From our most sincere hearts, thank you!"


Pictured below are a few of the various dancers who were trained at Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts
Teams Represented
* UGA * Georgia Tech * Atlanta Falcons * McIntosh * Starrs Mill * Whitewater 

​What specific technique requirements will be taught?

· Right, Left, & Middle Leaps
· Right & Left Switch Leaps
· Pirouettes (Singles, Doubles, & Triples)
· Right, Left, & Center Splits
· Toe Touches
· Axles
· Calypsos
· Fouettes
· Fouettes a ‘la seconde (in second postion)
· Spinning Discs
· “C” Jumps
· Pirouettes, Chaines Turns


DRESS CODE
Any color leotard, black leggings, Capezio Half Ballet Shoe. Hair in ponytail or bun.