LEAP ALWAYS
OUR MISSION
During the start of the COVID pandemic in 2020, the founders of Leap Always began fundraising by teaching online gymnastics, dance, and stretching lessons and donated our proceeds to World Vision International and our local food bank HCS Family Services. Recently, we launched a new GoFundMe campaign targeted towards a community dear to our hearts: gymnasts and dancers.
Gymnastics and dance almost always come at a great cost to participants and their families. Tuition makes up a significant portion of this cost which is further exacerbated by additional underlying costs for things such as comfortable attire, high quality shoes, and durable equipment.
As rhythmic gymnasts, we have seen our peers in the gymnastics and dance community resort to less expensive alternatives, choose not to buy certain accessories at all, or leave gymnastics or dance entirely. So, we would like to extend our financial support to those who need it by granting tuition scholarships and offering high quality equipment that is partially or fully funded by us at Leap Always.
We strongly believe that adequate resources should be accessible to all gymnasts and dancers who have a passion for what they do. Hopefully with your help and support, Leap Aways is determined to empower every gymnast and dancer to leap for their dreams because nobody should have to quit because they can't afford it.
Jenna Zhao
President
Maria Bolkhovitinova
Treasurer
Gloria Xing
Secretary
OUR TEAM
Jenna Zhao
President
Jenna started ballet when she was 4 years old and switched to rhythmic gymnastics at age 6. During her ongoing career, she continues to explore contemporary, ballet, and other forms of dance. She is a current member of the USA Rhythmic Gymnastics National Team and has represented the U.S. at various international tournaments, notably the Junior Pan American Championships and Junior World Championships.
Gloria Xing
Vice President
Gloria started Chinese classical dance at the age of 3 and rhythmic gymnastics at the age of 8. Throughout the years, she has participated in ballet, modern, and contemporary dance as well, winning multiple national awards for both gymnastics and dance. Currently, she is a Dance Leader at her high school in which she helps teach dance classes. Additionally, Gloria also choreographs group dances for her school's Dance Companies.
Sophia Volkov
secretary
Sophia started rhythmic gymnastics and ballet at 3 years old. Over the years she's been with many different ballet and dance schools, frequently performing in shows and recitals, doing gymnastics numbers for companies like Chicago Tap Theater. She is currently on the national team for rhythmic gymnastics, representing the US domestically and internationally