Jean Leigh Academy of Dance

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05/30/2026

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Lord, let us never grow numb to the cost of freedom. Today we honor those who gave their lives with courage, sacrifice, ...
05/25/2026

Lord, let us never grow numb to the cost of freedom. Today we honor those who gave their lives with courage, sacrifice, and unwavering love for others.

Y’all coming to this, or WHAT 😍‼️🔥🐦‍🔥 So excited to have back at JLA!
05/19/2026

Y’all coming to this, or WHAT 😍‼️🔥🐦‍🔥 So excited to have back at JLA!

TOMORROW ‼️
05/16/2026

TOMORROW ‼️

It’s funny how fast time moves. One day you’re the little kid in oversized dance shoes, and years later you’re the one r...
05/15/2026

It’s funny how fast time moves. One day you’re the little kid in oversized dance shoes, and years later you’re the one running rehearsals, answering questions, fixing costumes, teaching class, and helping hold everything together.

The kids walking through our doors today probably do not realize it yet, but they are living the beginning of stories they will look back on one day too.

Swipe through and see if you can recognize the faces behind JLA.

Some of the best parts of our lives exist because of a mother’s love. The rides, the late nights, the sacrifices no one ...
05/10/2026

Some of the best parts of our lives exist because of a mother’s love. The rides, the late nights, the sacrifices no one sees, the constant encouragement, the way they somehow hold everything together even when they’re exhausted themselves.

Happy Mother’s Day to the women who love deeply, give endlessly, and make life feel a little warmer just by being in it. We are so thankful for you.

Some stories feel woven into the fabric of this place. Mikayla Welch’s story is one of them.Before she was ever a dancer...
05/09/2026

Some stories feel woven into the fabric of this place. Mikayla Welch’s story is one of them.

Before she was ever a dancer in our studio, she was already part of this family. She grew up inside these walls watching her mom pour into generations of dancers long before Mikayla was even born. This studio has held so many chapters of her life, which is what makes this moment feel so emotional for all of us.

We have had the privilege of watching Mikayla grow from a little girl with big dreams into an extraordinary young woman and artist. Year after year, she showed up with humility, discipline, kindness, and a quiet determination that never needed attention to be powerful.

What makes Mikayla’s journey so extraordinary is not simply where she is going, but everything she fought through to get there. There was a time when she was told she may never dance the same again. A devastating injury changed everything in an instant, leading to surgery, months of rehabilitation, and the painful reality of having to relearn not just dance, but even how to walk.

And even this year, during what should have been some of the sweetest “lasts” of her senior season, she faced yet another surgery and recovery. While many dancers were soaking in their final moments on stage, Mikayla was submitting college audition videos while injured, navigating pain and uncertainty with incredible grace.

But if there is one thing we know about Mikayla, it is that she does not quit.

What could have broken her instead transformed her. She’s stronger, wiser, and more resilient, always prioritizing kindness and the way she uplifts the people around her.

It is with overwhelming pride and emotion that we celebrate her commitment to the University of California, Irvine Claire Trevor School of the Arts as a Dance Major and recipient of the Director’s Scholarship.

Mikayla, this studio helped raise you, but you helped shape it too. There are pieces of you that will always live inside these walls, and no matter how far life takes you, this will always be home.

We could not be prouder of you.

Baileigh McKenzie will continue her training this fall at Point Park University, where she has been accepted into the BF...
05/04/2026

Baileigh McKenzie will continue her training this fall at Point Park University, where she has been accepted into the BFA Dance program with a Modern concentration.

There is a steadiness to Baileigh that you notice right away. It is not loud or attention seeking. It is just real, and it has always been there.

She has built herself over time in a way that cannot be rushed. Nothing about her growth feels forced or manufactured. It comes from consistency, from staying engaged, from holding herself to a standard that does not change based on the day or the outcome. You can see it in how she works and in how she carries herself.

Nothing about Baileigh feels surface level. There is thought behind what she does. There is intention behind how she moves. She allows herself to process, to listen, and to grow without resistance. She leans into what is being asked of her, even when it is difficult, and that has created a depth that cannot be faked.

Because of that, what you see from her carries weight. It means something.

This moment is not just about where she is going. It is about everything that brought her here. The discipline to keep refining, the patience to let things take time, the commitment to stay connected to the work even when it asks for more than it gives back. That kind of faith, both in the process and in who she is becoming, is not common.

We believe deeply that God has guided her steps, and that He honors the way she has stayed faithful to the work in front of her. There is a quiet trust in Baileigh, both in her training and in her life, that reflects something greater than talent alone.

We are proud of her for the dancer she has become, but even more for the way she has become her. There is integrity in it. There is honesty in it.

Point Park is gaining someone who will continue to grow, continue to work, and continue to carry herself with the same steadiness that has always set her apart.

B, we love you so very much and are endlessly proud of you.

If you’ve been thinking about starting dance, this is the easiest place to begin.Low pressure. Strong training. A space ...
05/02/2026

If you’ve been thinking about starting dance, this is the easiest place to begin.

Low pressure. Strong training. A space where they can grow and feel good doing it.

Ages 2½–7
Mondays + Tuesdays

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www.jeanleighdance.com/pages/summer-classes

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10980 Laird Lane
Denham Springs, LA
70726

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 8pm
Tuesday 4pm - 8pm
Wednesday 4pm - 8pm
Thursday 4pm - 8pm
Friday 4pm - 8pm

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+12256641809

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