Dylan Smith

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Many tap dancers feel left out, overlooked and misunderstood at competitions & conventions. It's hard to excel in the midst of so many contemporary, jazz and lyrical dances.

I’ve created caTAPult to give you the tools you need to level up your performance, wow the audience, and stand out on stage.

Through performance-specific classes and workshops, I'll help you amplify your tap skills so other dancers and judges can appreciate your routine more and give you the recognition you deserve.

Custom Pre-Stage Plan

Learn how to better prepare your mind & body for the stage, and put together your own pre-competition warm-up routine.

Tap Performer Workshop

Learn what type of performer you are, how to amplify your strengths, and how to stretch beyond your weaknesses.

Get Expert Feedback

Submit a video of your routine pre-event*, perform your solo, duo, trio or small group for a panel of experts*, and/or have a private lesson with a tap mentor*.

*optional add-ons

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Jennie G. says:

“There are so many great things to say about Meghan. The knowledge that she has is incredible, but it goes way beyond that. She is an incredible tap dancer, whose musicality is insane. She gives her students so much more. Her feedback alone is so far beyond anyone else. She keeps things moving so you don’t feel like you are stuck repeating the same exercises over and over again. We have known Meghan now for a few years and we are so grateful every time our paths cross. Without a doubt, you get more than you expect when working with Meghan.

Everything You Get:

6+ hours of Master Classes on performance and competing
Assessment to discover your strengths and weaknesses as a dancer
Custom Pre-Stage Plan
Class to understand what judges are looking for
Be inspired by and learn from other tap dancers
Learn new group choreography, rehearse & perform at Closing Show *
Opportunity to perform your tap solo/duo/trio/group in Closing Show *
Recordings of the classes to rewatch **

Add-on Experiences

Pre-Event Video Feedback on your competition routine + Training Plan
Live Feedback during Tap Showcase from panel of experts *
Private Lesson with Tap Mentor (on Sunday, Jan 5) *

* in-person only ** online only

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Who is caTAPult for?

I've been judging dance competitions my whole adult life. I've scored over 50,000 pieces at this point! It's a joy to see dancers thrive on stage and tell their story through their performance.

There are so many times that I see a dance that's almost there. If only they would make a few small adjustments, be more dynamic or be more themselves. As a judge, I only get 2-3 minutes to give them feedback during their routine, and then it's on to the next one.

I've created caTAPult to give you the extra bit of insight and preparation you need to take your performance to the next level. I'm reserving this especially for you tap dancers, because it can be the hardest for you to get helpful feedback from judges who don't know tap as well.

I want to give you the tools you need to not just make your tap piece better, but to help you connect your performance with those who don't appreciate tap as much.

So, if you love tap dance and are competing at dance competitions and conventions soon, caTAPult is for you!