Choreography, Guidance & Training
for Tap Soloists
Applications for the 2026-2027 season open in May
Many tap dancers feel overlooked and unappreciated at competition. It's hard to stand out when it feels like other styles get more attention.
That's why I created the Tap Solo Mentorship; so you can rise to your potential and get the appreciation you deserve.
I've designed this year-long program to:
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Guide you toward your goals
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Give you tools to level up as a performer
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Put you in the position to win your category and land in the overalls
The Tap Solo Mentorship happens through online experiences and in-person events, so you can be a part of it no matter where you live.
Tap Solo for Success
Choreography can make or break your chances of winning a competition. The Tap Solo Mentorship is built on creating an amazing tap solo customized to your strengths and goals as a performer that sets you up to crush it at competitions.
The Guidance You Need
Learn everything you need to stand out on stage through:
- Private Lessons
- Coaching Sessions
- Competition Feedback
- Personal Homework
- Parent Check-ins
- Individual Assessments
- and more!
Specialized Training
Amplify your strengths and learn new skills alongside other dedicated tap dancers through:
- Monthly Master Classes
- Video Training Library
- Historical Repertoire
- In-Person Tap Events
- Choreo Camp
- caTAPult
- Tap on Location
Mentorship Overview
The Tap Solo Mentorship program lasts 12 months and is organized into three 4-month phases that follow the rhythms of your dance year.
1. Fall focuses on building your tap skills and getting ready for competition season.
2. Spring focuses on leveling up your performance quality and refining your tap solo.
3. Summer focuses on developing your personal style and exploring your potential.
* Optional + included in ACCELERATE and ELEVATE
Mentorship: Through the Year
GETTING STARTED
Choreography
- Tap Solo Choreography: We start choreographing your tap solo in August and finish it by the end of September.
- This includes selecting your song & getting it professionally edited to fit your solo length.
- Choreography can happen in-person or virtually.
- CHOREO CAMP: All mentees have the option to join me in Dallas, TX on August 14-16 or September 5-7.
- Learn your tap solo choreography
- Have fun with the other mentees
- Connect with the other parents
FALL
Skill Building & Comp Prep
- Build Your Skills through:
- 2 Master Classes per Month
- I guide you toward your goals through:
- Monthly Private Lessons
- Monthly Homework
- Parent Check-in: 1-on-1 phone call with Meghan for each mentee's parent to ask questions, gives updates, and catch up.
- Small Group Coaching Session: join Meghan & 2-3 other mentees to talk about your goals, challenges, and what you're learning.
SPRING
Performance & Refinement
- Refine Your Performance through:
- Monthly Master Classes
- Private Lessons
- I guide you toward your goals through:
- Monthly Homework
- 1 Parent Check-in
- 2 Small Group Coaching Sessions
- Competition Feedback Calls: each time you compete your tap solo, you have the option to schedule a call with Meghan to review your performance & judges' feedback
- caTAPult: January 1-3 in Dallas, TX - 3-day event & show to put the finishing touches on your solo alongside fellow mentees and other competitive tap dancers.
SUMMER
Artistry & Exploration
- Explore Your Style through:
- Monthly Master Classes
- Historical Repertoire: each month, learn a new section of historical tap choreography from a classic film or famous performance.
- New Training Videos: new videos are added to the Video Library all summer long that take your dancing in new directions.
- I guide you toward your goals through Monthly Homework, Competition Feedback Calls, & 2 Small Group Coaching Sessions
- Tap on Location: 4-Day Tap Dance Video Experience. Join dancers from around the country to film, learn, and celebrate the finished video together. Use your dance & performance skills in a whole new way. ***Dates TBD (most likely 3 event options in July)
“Meghan has been able to help my daughter see the great qualities she has as a dancer while continuing to work on developing her skills and stage presence.
'Meghan is Magic' is the phrase we use in our house to describe working with her. I am always in awe of just how creative and talented she is as a teacher and choreographer. It has been such a wonderful experience for my daughter to train with Meghan.”
- Holly E.
Choose Your Mentorship Experience
Pick From 3 Levels Based on Your Needs
ESSENTIAL
$299/mo.
*For dancers with flexible schedules who might not attend events*
- Includes ALL standard group & 1-on-1 experiences, plus Video Resources
- Events NOT included (option to add on caTAPult and Tap on Location at discounted rate)
- Scheduling for Private Lessons & Feedback calls limited to weekdays during daytime hours (M-F 10am-3pm Central Time)
ELEVATE
$399/mo.
*Recommended for MOST dancers*
- Includes ALL standard group & 1-on-1 experiences, plus Video Resources
- caTAPult & Tap on Location included! (Basic & Director) $1448 Value
- Standard scheduling for Private Lessons & Feedback Calls including:
- daytime
- evenings
- weekends
ACCELERATE
$649/mo.
*For dancers who want to improve the fastest & connect more with Meghan*
- Includes ALL standard group & 1-on-1 experiences, plus Video Resources
- Premium experiences at caTAPult & Tap on Location included! (All-in & Executive) $2698 Value
- Double Private Lessons & Parent Check-ins $900 Value
- 2 Private Lessons/month (Sep-Apr)
- Early Access scheduling for Private Lessons, Feedback Calls & Parent Check-ins (Get access 48 hours early)
- 1st Choice Scheduling for Choreography times in August & September
- Video Messaging with Meghan:
- Get extra encouragement & feedback
Tap Solo Choreography
When you sign up for the Mentorship Program, you have 2 options:
- Choreography from Meghan Way Stinson:
- Most mentees choose this option.
- There is a one-time choreography fee of $999 due at signup for this option.
- Bring Your Own Choreography:
- This is a good option if you have a choreographer you have already committed to.
OR - You are an older dancer ready to choreograph your own solo.
- There is a one-time registration fee of $199 due at signup for this option.
- This is a good option if you have a choreographer you have already committed to.
Who Can Apply?
The program is made for tap dancers who:
1. are 9-18 years old
2. plan to compete a tap solo
3. have intermediate to advanced tap skills
4. live anywhere in the country
How Applying Works
- Fill out the interest form below to be added to the list.
- Applications will officially open at the end of May 2026. After they open:
- You will be sent a longer questionnaire.
- I will also send you a link to schedule an interview call.
- Finalists will be invited to register by the middle of August at the latest.
- The Choreography Fee is due upon acceptance & registration.
- Monthly payments begin in September.
What Does It Take to Win?
As you've probably experienced, most people don't understand or fully appreciate what you do as a tap dancer. Even professional judges at competitions can struggle to give good feedback if they're not an expert tap dancer themselves.
I have been a competition judge for over 15 years and have literally judged over 60,000 competition dances. I've also had the chance to see how the dances I've choreographed scored at thousands of competitions. I will teach you what I've learned about what it takes for a tap solo to stand out and win against other, more popular styles.
It boils down to 3 things: compelling choreography, strong technique and a dynamic performance. When all 3 of those come together, you can blow away any audience. Unfortunately, most tap solos only succeed in 1 or 2 out of the 3.
I've designed my mentorship program specifically to ensure my tap soloists put all those pieces together to finish among the top dancers at any competition. Nearly all of my mentees win their category and place in the overalls by the end of the season.
But it's not ALL about winning...
Dance training can only take you so far. What has made me successful more than anything else is learning to be disciplined, to be a life-long learner, and to build up others around me. I want to pass that on to every one of my mentees.
That's why I've built coaching sessions, group trainings, & tap dance events into the program. I want to see my mentees grow as people just as much as dancers. I know that not all of my dancers will decide to pursue dance as a career. I want them to be ready for any opportunity in the field of their choice.
Over the course of the season, I will work with you to discover who you can become through the vessel of dance.
