WE CELEBRATE PASSION, NEVER POTENTIAL.
Autistic Wings is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit studio sanctuary where neurodivergent artists are celebrated—never forced to comply. From recreational classes to our full-time professional company track, we meet our dancers completely on their terms. Always.
BORN FROM A JOURNEY
Our founder, Leta, spent years training with Emmy-nominated choreographer Chloe Arnold’s SoleTalk. But inside traditional studios, she found that autistic dancers were often misunderstood or pushed past their safe boundaries. At 12 years old, Leta decided to build a different kind of space. Hear her story in the video.
ELITE CURRICULUM. SMALL CLASS SIZES.
To ensure every student receives fierce devotion, our class sizes are strictly capped at 1 to 4 dancers. This allows us to custom-build a personalized Dance Studio IEP tailored to each dancer's sensory profile, communication style, and physical goals.
THE GOLDEN CHRYSALISES
Our dancers aren't just studying; they are preparing for professional careers. Operating under a rigorous daytime conservatory model for homeschooled students, our resident company clocks 20+ hours a week in rehearsals, running the floor, and mentoring the next generation.
100% SCHOLARSHIP FUNDED
We never turn a dancer away. Whether a student is exploring recreational classes or training in our intensive professional company, 100% of our current dancers attend on partial or full scholarships. Watch how this mission changed Spencer's journey.
PS: Autistic Wings’ photo policy is simple: Only Leta (our founder), young Miranda (our vice president’s granddaughter), Spencer (with permission of his parents), our pre-company dancers, and our adults who consent to being photographed are allowed to be photographed and recorded for our socials and the website. The internet is a crazy place, and we deal with an at-risk population. Our “babies” are young and at risk for being targeted by creeps. Some of our adults are not out as “autistic” in their real lives. By not posting their photos and videos of our dancers, we are protecting their privacy. Thanks for understanding.
