Britany L. Allen is the Founder and Director of L.E.A.P., a faith-rooted dance company dedicated to creating safe, intentional spaces for creative expression, healing, and growth through movement. Born and raised in Dayton, Ohio, Britany’s love for dance began not in a studio, but in her living room—creating routines and song lyrics to perform for her family. Her passion deepened at the age of nine when her grandmother enrolled her in her first formal dance class, sparking a lifelong connection to movement.
At twelve, Britany was accepted into Stivers School for the Arts, where she trained in contemporary, modern, ballet, pointe, and additional styles. There, she developed not only her technique and stage presence, but also the confidence, discipline, and self-expression that continue to shape her work today.
With dreams of dancing professionally, Britany was accepted into her dream school, the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. Due to financial barriers, she instead pursued a Dance major at Wright State University. Her journey took an unexpected turn when she became a mother at twenty, leading her to step away from college. While life unfolded differently than planned, motherhood became a powerful source of purpose—strengthening her resilience and deepening her commitment to her calling.
Britany later returned to dance through leading the Praise Dance Team at her church, where she experienced firsthand the emotional and spiritual impact of movement. This season reignited her passion and revealed a greater purpose: using dance as a tool for expression, healing, and perseverance.
Now with over twenty years of dance experience, Britany continues to serve her community through L.E.A.P., blending her background in dance, her relationship with Jesus, and a growing foundation in trauma-aware and mental health–supportive practices. She has completed community-recognized training through Montgomery County ADAMHS, equipping her to create emotionally safe, supportive environments while staying rooted in movement-based expression.
Through L.E.A.P., Britany is committed to supporting the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being of children, youth, and adults. Her mission is to ensure that everyone—regardless of background or experience—has access to a space where they can move freely, feel seen, and discover the strength to persevere, one step at a time.