Leta's Tap Styles (And My Autistic Life)

Thirteen years old Leta is a member of Chloe Arnold's international youth tap company, SoleTalk, a podcaster, a founder of a nonprofit dance studio for autistic dancers like her, severely dyslexic, and has autism. Along with her mom, Amanda, Leta discusses a varity of issues from the bullying Leta has faced in dance studios because of her autism and dyslexia, to the difficulties of starting a new nonprofit. Along the way, Leta and Amanda also talk about Leta's love of tap dancing. They also host special guests ranging from Leta's dance family and friends, to experts in ASD, to parents and advocates of complex kids.

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Leta Rundell

13 years old Leta Rundell has been told by dance teachers that her autism and severe dyslexia will keep her from dancing professionally. Yet, her mentors in the entertainment industry have always told Leta differently. Realizing she was one of the lucky kids who could drown out the noise of the haters with the praise of professionals, Leta decided to start a nonprofit dance studio for dancers like herself on the Spectrum.

In 2024, Leta founded Autistic Wings Dance Company in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She's currently the spokeswoman for AWDC.

Since 2021, Leta has been a member of SoleTalk International Youth Tap Dance Company. She has performed at DCTapFest and Hollywood TapFest.

Leta enjoys traveling out to LA to work with her mentors. She also enjoys spending time hiking, driving in the mountains, going to the local zoos, and spending time with her two dogs.