Savannah Lehman Expanded Adaptive Ballet to Meridian
The LEAP Adaptive Ballet program now offers inclusive dance classes for children in the Meridian community.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Special Needs
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Savannah Lehman has expanded her LEAP Adaptive Ballet program to Meridian, bringing inclusive dance opportunities to children with physical, developmental, and sensory disabilities. The initiative aims to fill a void in available extracurricular activities for families in the area.
Why it matters
The program provides a tailored environment where children of all abilities can participate in ballet, addressing the limited extracurricular options currently available to families of children with disabilities.
The new Meridian sessions run on Fridays from 5 to 5:45 pm at Inspired Dance Studio. The original program, which has operated for nearly 10 years, maintains classes in Mountain Home on Thursdays from 6 to 7 pm.
The players
Savannah Lehman
She is the founder of the LEAP Adaptive Ballet program who seeks to provide inclusive arts programming for children with diverse needs.
Inspired Dance Studio
This local facility serves as the host location for the new adaptive dance sessions in Meridian.
The details
Classes at Inspired Dance Studio are adjusted to meet the specific sensory and developmental needs of each participating child. Lehman intends to broaden the program reach further by incorporating sessions specifically designed for children who use wheelchairs.
Timeline
The program expanded to Meridian in October 2026.
Weekly classes are held in Mountain Home on Thursdays.
Weekly classes are held in Meridian on Fridays.
Culture Shift
This program reflects a growing societal commitment to inclusive arts access by replacing traditional rigid dance standards with flexible, ability-focused instruction. It mirrors a broader shift toward creating equitable extracurricular environments for children with sensory or developmental disabilities.
Families in Meridian can now enroll children with sensory or developmental disabilities in adaptive dance classes held on Friday afternoons. Interested parents should note that the program in Mountain Home currently operates with a waitlist, suggesting high demand for these services.
The takeaway
Inclusive programming is essential for ensuring that children with disabilities have the same opportunities for artistic expression as their peers. Parents looking for adaptive activities are encouraged to reach out to local studios early, as specialized programs often reach capacity quickly.
Further reading
For more information on programs for students with differing abilities, visit Special Needs.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KBOI.
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