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TAPS was created  to prepare a dancer better, faster and at a fraction of the cost of one year in a college dance program. Thirty hours a week, dancers will prepare in all genres of dance, voice, acting, business, marketing, dance history, research, Cirque skills, life coaching, sports nutrition, makeovers and more. Everything needed for a young person to get working in the industry. Our industry professionals will mentor a dancer on what it takes technically, physically and emotionally to have a career in entertainment. LA and NY agents, casting directors, choreographers, directors and producers will teach the dancers how the business works and what they need in order to hire you. TAPS creates connections with 70 industry professionals coming through the program in one season . This is one reason why we have a 72 percent job placement rate 

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What is TAPS?

TAPS is a six month intensive program for the dancer that may not want to attend a college dance program but isn’t ready for New York or Los Angeles. With a faculty of proven veteran performers/teachers who have been there, TAPS is the needed stepping stone to make a young dancers dreams become reality.


Dance, and More Dance!

From Jazz to Ballet, Hip-Hop to Contemporary; Tap to “Dancing in Heels”… Solid, time-tested, and reliable technique encompassing a full range of dance styles are studied, taught, and trained in an effort to give each of our participants the BEST POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE for achieving success in the entertainment industry!








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2024/’25 SEMESTER DATES:

Sept 3rd to Nov. 26th

Jan 2nd to March 27th


NEW HOME!

TAPS is happy to announce the name and location of it’s new home…Dance Dynamics at 1875 Festival Plaza Dr. Unit 280 in Las Vegas.  Conveniently located in the Summerlin Mall,  Dance Dynamics is a beautiful Performing Arts School with 8 studios and a brand new theater.  Summerlin is the Beverly Hills section of Las Vegas with many quality shops and restaurants nearby.  It is also within walking distance from the Red Rock Hotel and Casino. It’s a state of the art facility for a state of the art school! A great studio to launch your career!

Dance Dynamics Studio
1875 Festival Plaza Dr. Ste. 280
Las Vegas, Nevada. 89135
Tel: (702) 254-6712
https://dancedynamicslv.com


“This Program is Amazing!”

Bonnie Story, Choreographer
(All 3 High School Musicals)


“The Best Program in the Country!” 

Carol Connors, GO2Talent Agency
(Founder of the Edge Program in LA) 



RWS & Associates is a proud supporter of TAPS and we support RWS. RWS is located in Long Island City, NY. They create and cast for Holland America Line, Hersheypark, Palace Entertainment, Viking Cruises and are connected to many more dance opportunities. RWS will be coming every year to TAPS to help train and teach our dancers!


“Love Love Love TAPS performers! What an amazing program. Thank you!!”
– Matt Lewis, Executive Producer

ALUMNI Testimonials


Stevie Heptig

Class of 2014
“When I first heard of TAPS, I thought it was too good to be true. A school where I get to dance everyday and learn about the professional world actually exists? It turned out to be everything I had hoped it would be, and more!”

Andy Kastrati

Class of 2018
Coming to TAPS was honestly one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The ways TAPS impacted me as a dancer is incredible! TAPS gave me the connections to people that I wouldn’t of been able to get if I went to a traditional school.

Bailey McManus

Class of 2019
” I am just so happy I found this school! TAPS pushed me, shaped me, and changed me. I got to learn from so many talented artists that inspired me every day. I owe SO many thanks to Don Mirault. This program is absolutely hands down THE best!”

Kaley Konarski “The past six months have been the best of my life! Coming to TAPS was the best decision I’ve ever made. The amount of knowledge and friends/connections I’ve gained is unreal. Thanks Don Mirault for everything you do!”

TAPS Alumni, Class of 2019



Audrey Holland Since graduating, I’ve worked with Bonnie Story performing at Sea World, been on tour in the Dominican Republic, done numerous shows with Tony Coppola’s tap company, sang and danced in KC’s Christmas Spectacular, and performed in New York City doing various gigs!”

TAPS ALUMNI, Class or 2018




Regan Fruge “The hardest/most beneficial 6 months of my life (mentally & physically) is completed. I’ve learned so much and there is nothing that can compare to Theater Arts Prep School. Amazing experience, amazing people, an amazing outcome!”

TAPS Alumni, Class of 2017


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Now accepting applications for the 2022/2023 semesters.
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