Leta's Tap Styles (And My Autistic Life)

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how to create a truly inclusive dance environment for autistic children? This week on Leta's Tap Styles, Leta and Amanda introduce Autistic Wings Dance Company's innovative new idea for working with dancers on the Spectrum, a unique dance version of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) tailored specifically for autistic dancers. This plan is being developed...

Send us Fan Mail Can you imagine a dance studio tailored specifically for the autistic community, complete with state-of-the-art features and endless opportunities for growth? Join me, Leta, in this special episode of "Leta Tap Styles," as Mom and me announce the exciting news of a potential new dance studio home for the Autistic Wings Dance Company (AWDC) in Colorado Springs. And, you&a...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt the rhythm of life through your soul? Join us as Leta, a 13-year-old autistic dancer with severe dyslexia, captivates you with her stories from the world of tap dance. From her passion for urban and Hollywood culture to her adorable puppies and the thrill of the upcoming DC Tap Fest, Leta’s journey is nothing short of exhilarating. Despite facing technical setba...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the emotional highs of a successful project mix with the lows of unexpected crises? This week, we take you on a rollercoaster journey that begins with a technically challenging yet triumphant podcast recording featuring LeeAnn and Courtney from Styles in Motion in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Just as things seemed on track, our world was turned upside down by an emerg...

Send us Fan Mail (Re-uploading due to a technical glitch with the previous upload where it cut out an entire question I asked Miss LeeAnn!) Inside the World of Dancewear with Styles in Motion In this episode of Leta's Tap Style, Mom and I welcome Leanne and Courtney from Styles in Motion, an independent dancewear and footwear store in Las Cruces, New Mexico. We discuss why Miss LeeAnn bought...

Send us Fan Mail Summary Autism, Sensory Issues, and Dance Shoes do not necessarily go hand in hand. It took me forever to find the perfect tap shoe for my everyday tap shoe. This week, Mom and I discuss the So Danca Tayla Shoes and why I love them. Mom didn't get time to upload video of me in my Taylas, so watch out for that video coming later this week. Or next. Oh, and Miss LeeAnn and Cour...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode, Amanda interviews Leta about her experience with SoleTalk, an international youth tap company. They discuss what SoleTalk is, how rehearsals are conducted, and the two big performances of the year. Leta shares her perspective as a neurodiverse dancer and how she feels accepted and supported by the group. They also touch on the topic of favoritism within th...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this conversation, Leta and Amanda discuss the upcoming open house for Autistic Wings Dance Company and the importance of dance in forming lifelong friendships. They also mention the current business sponsors of the company and the possibility of adding more. Leta expresses her love for cake and puppies as forms of payment. They encourage anyone interested in the progra...

Send us Fan Mail Part Two of Mom and I talking about this year's Hollywood Tapfest. This week, Mom and I cover the main festival weekend. We chitchat about Tap on Film, the different classes, why you should donate to Miss Chloe and Miss Maud's foundation, and more. We also look ahead to DCTapFest coming up over Labor Day. Buy your DCTapFest All-Star Concert tickets today, people! And, do...

Send us Fan Mail Leta and Amanda record the show this week from on the road at Hollywood TapFest. (We promise she was in classes when this episode drops.) Discussions this week include: Finding the Shoes: Trying to locate Chloe and Maud Bloch shoes while on the road Hollywood TapFest Schedule Filming the 1st SoleTalk Youth Dance Video Visiting The Last Bookstore (Or: Why Miss Cherish shouldn'...

Send us Fan Mail Summary The conversation revolves around the challenges faced by autistic individuals in traditional dance studios and the creation of a new dance studio dedicated to autistic dancers. It addresses issues of discrimination, dyslexia, autism awareness, and the need for specialized dance education. The conversation is interspersed with interruptions from a pet dog, adding a lighthea...

Send us Fan Mail Who is Leta? Why is she founding a non-profit studio for autistic kids? This is a quick overview of who Leta is and why she's starting a studio.

Send us Fan Mail Leta and Amanda discuss Autistic Wings Dance Company new class offerings and seeks support through donations, sponsorships, and community engagement. The organization aims to provide inclusive dance programs for autistic children and emphasizes the need for financial support to sustain its operations and expand its impact. Keywords Autistic Wings Dance Company, dance classes, neur...

Send us Fan Mail Amanda drops by to discuss what a Mission Moment Video is, while constantly calling it a Magic Moment. Summary In this conversation, Leta and her Mom discuss the importance of creating a 'magic moment' video for Autistic Wings Dance Company. They talk about the role of Beard and Bowler, a production studio that specializes in video storytelling for nonprofits. They discu...