Leslie Harper

Leslie Harper, a native of McDonough, GA, spent nine years touring and dancing professionally with Ballet Magnificat!, a professional Christian touring ballet company based in Jackson, MS.  She traveled all over the world - spreading the Gospel through dance in the States, Europe, Canada, Israel, and Africa - performing in huge concert halls, state opera houses, school auditoriums, and even outside in open city squares.  In addition to performing, Leslie taught ballet, pointe, and set choreography each year at Ballet Magnificat's Summer Dance Intensive in Jackson, as well as in ballet schools all over the States. Leslie considers it a deep privilege to have served the Lord in this way.  After retiring from full-time touring, Leslie moved back to GA and began instructing at Perimeter Ballet, Westminster Ballet, Greater Atlanta Christian School, and Atlanta Ballet, as well as guesting in performances in the Atlanta area. Leslie is now happily married to Scott Harper and resides in Auburn, AL where she works as a preschool teacher.  She owns her own ballet program, AO Ballet, where she introduces young children to the art form of ballet, and helps older students to hone their technique and reach their goals.  She has a passion to see ballet dancers of all ages develop excellence in their technique to reach their fullest potential in their artistry.