From ballet to heels, jazz to hip-hop—TAPS delivers world-class training across every major style in entertainment.

Our technique is deep, refined, and industry-relevant, designed to give each performer a competitive edge. We don’t just train for training’s sake—we train for careers. If our graduates aren’t getting hired, we’re not doing our job.

Our faculty aren’t just teachers—they’re working choreographers with real industry credits and real-world insight. They know what gets a dancer noticed, booked, and rebooked—and they’re here to share every hard-earned secret from their own careers. This isn’t Dance 101. This is the shift from student to professional. Beyond technique, TAPS offers classes in aerial arts, injury prevention, nutrition, branding, demo reels, website design, and more—because talent alone isn’t enough. We train the whole artist.

vocals

Nothing multiplies your value like being a dancer who can sing.

Fewer than 10% of professional dancers have vocal training—which makes those who do stand out to directors and producers instantly. You don’t need to be a pop star. You just need solid technique, control, and confidence.

At TAPS, you’ll receive weekly private voice lessons and ensemble training in three-part harmonies, focusing on material from both iconic and current Broadway productions. With expert coaching in breath, placement, and vocal stamina, we train dancers to become undeniable triple threats.

Every dancer leaves TAPS with a professionally curated audition book—just like a working singer. Your songs will be carefully selected, edited, and marked for performance, with options tailored to every major genre. Whether you're asked for 16 bars or the full number, you'll be ready to deliver.

acting

Elevate Your Performance
At TAPS East, we know that movement without emotion falls flat. Acting training deepens your storytelling, making every step more compelling, more human, and more hirable. Dancers who can act don’t just perform—they move audiences.

From TV sets to feature films, dancers are in high demand—not just for choreography, but for on-screen presence. With acting classes built into the TAPS curriculum, you’ll be ready to step into the frame with confidence, versatility, and depth.

With our close proximity to NYC, we train dancers to thrive in the city where triple threats are made. Acting isn’t optional—it’s essential. Whether it’s commercial work, musical theater, or the next hit series, TAPS grads are prepared to take the stage and the screen.

audition etiquette and tools

High-impact training built for real-world performance careers.
We focus on the markets that hire: Broadway, national tours, cruise lines, theme parks, Vegas, commercial dance, corporate entertainment, and more. Our dancers don’t just train hard—they train smart, with focused audition techniques tailored to each sector. Every week, the faculty features working choreographers, industry insiders, and seasoned pros who know exactly what it takes to book the job.

You’ll learn how to pick up choreography fast, stand out in the room, and project confidence through body language, wardrobe, and presence. We’ll coach you on what to say, how to say it, and how to handle both rejection and success with grace and power.

Unlike traditional college programs, our dancers don’t audition in a bubble. At TAPS, you’ll be seen by the people who actually hire—agents, casting directors, choreographers, and artistic directors from companies like Cirque du Soleil, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Disney Live, MSA, Go2Talent, and more. This is real-world audition experience with real-world stakes.

marketing and branding

Talent gets you noticed. Smart marketing gets you hired.
At TAPS, we don’t leave your career to chance. You'll learn how to present yourself like a pro—with strong photos, polished resumes, a killer demo reel, and a personal website that books work before you even walk in the room.

You are your own brand—and we’ll help you define it. We’ll guide you in honing what makes you unique, crafting a brand identity that reflects your strengths, and building the tools to market it with clarity and confidence. Every dancer follows a daily marketing routine, using email, social media, direct outreach, and personalized communication to create real industry traction.