Sometimes following your dreams takes a huge leap of faith! Kelley Haney did just that and created the non-profit “Leap of Faith Dance Company” in Westerville. Four years ago, the studio was a big, empty warehouse with no operating budget. But they prayed for what they needed and with the guidance and generosity of a great group of volunteers flooding forward, all necessary items were provided – paint, shelves, floors, and mirrors. “Leap of Faith” was born and today is a beautiful space in which to work and teach children & adults to dance.
“Leap of Faith dance studio is more than just a studio – we are a body of believers trying to bring a light into the world through dance.” As the founder, owner, and creative director, Kelley’s job is to oversee the day-to-day operations of the business as well as the choreography, teaching, training, designing, and much more.
She gets support & inspiration from her family, husband Dave and their five kids, and she welcomes help from a myriad of people and places, including her parents and a wonderful board of directors. One board member in particular has influenced Kelley like no other – her dad. Kelley says her dad “is a man of integrity, a hard worker, and loves helping people.” Her dad is a former principal in the Westerville City School District, and she says she watched him make a difference in the lives of his students and staff and she hopes to make the world a better place like her dad has.
Kelley strives to do the same with her students. She wants to take the idea of dancing for the Lord to the whole world. She’d love to be able to take a troupe of dancers to other countries and minister wherever they are led to go.
Kelley’s typical day starts with homeschooling her three youngest kids before heading to the studio for her “second job.” She says it’s sometimes difficult to balance but somehow she does, quoting “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.”
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