General Information
Details
What’s Included
Created especially for the serious tap dancer looking for IMMERSION into the tap world, this experience will dive into the complexities of the processes of their mentor and develop relationships that will last a lifetime.
8-Day residency with your Mentor
Classes throughout the week with all Mentors
Discovery classes (past classes have included history, film, professional development, etc)
Performance sharing opportunity
Time to explore National Rocky Mountain Park
Variety of group activities
8 days and 7 nights with dorm lodging
All meals while at camp
Shuttle transport to and from Denver airport (times are restricted)
Woodshed T and gear
Relationships and experiences that will last a lifetime
discovery classes
Technique
Musicality
History
Film
Teaching
Professional Development
Strong focus on improvisation and developing your own voice as a tap dancer
Dates
APPLICATION AND PAYMENT DATES
Aug 15, 2025 Applications are open
Nov 1, 2025 Early/Priority Acceptances
Jan 1, 2026 Application deadline for first round of applications
Feb 1, 2026 Regular Acceptances
Feb 15, 2026 Deadline for full payment or first payment on Payment Plan
Mar 1, 2026 Late application deadline - if any spots are still available
Apr 1, 2026 Final Round of Acceptances (if space allows)
PAYMENT PLAN OPTION
Feb 15, 2026 1st Payment Due on Pmt Plan
Mar 15, 2026 2nd Payment Due on Pmt Plan
Apr 15, 2026 Balance Due on Pmt Plan
“Join me for an experience in the mountains that you will cherish for a lifetime.”
malana murphy | founder
Tuition - $2195
Application Fee*: $30 (due at time of application)
Full Payment OR first payment on Payment Plan is due 2/15/26
2 Great Ways To Pay
PAY IN FULL - Pay in full by February 15, 2026
$2195 Full Tuition Rate - Full payment due by 2/15/26
PAYMENT PLAN OPTION
$2295 payable with the following schedule:
2/15/26 $765 Payment One Due
3/15/26 $765 Payment Two Due
4/15/26 $765 Balance Due
Refunds/Cancellations
We understand that injuries and emergencies can come up that may prohibit you from attending. Below is our policy on refunds:
All payments are non-refundable. Medical issues will be addressed on a case by case basis.
Scholarships
There will be a very limited number of scholarships available. Recipients will be selected by RIFF Dallas staff and scholarships will be given out at RIFF Dallas.
We are seeking corporate sponsorship for future events to help facilitate more scholarship opportunities. If you know of anyone who wants to participate in this program, please have them email us at riffdallastap@gmail.com.
What Does the Week Look Like?
Day 1: Arrival Day - Meet and greet with entire group as well as individual groups and mentors. Orientation and evening activity.
Day 2: Most of the day is spent with your mentor. There is a bonding experience that happens in the morning and then classes throughout the day. Evening activity
Day 3: Classes with Woodshed faculty and staff. Evening activity.
Day 4: Morning camp activity followed by classes with faculty and staff.
Day 5: Classes with Woodshed faculty and staff. Evening activity.
Day 6: Classes with Woodshed faculty and staff. Evening activity.
Day 7: Most of the day is spent with your mentor. You will have an informal share at the end of the day that each mentor designs.
Day 8: Departure Day
The evening activities consist of film footage showings moderated by mentors, game nights, movie night, jams, etc.
Open jam opportunities after 9pm.
Everything is included in the price of the event: lodging, food, shuttle to and from Denver airport, classes, activities, etc. The only thing that you will need to purchase is your flight!
Let The Journey Begin!
I am so excited that you have decided to join me on this journey. I wanted to create an experience like no other, where dancers from all around the world could come together, sharpen their skills, and develop their own voice as a tap dancer. Our world deserves an orchestra of tap dancers so diverse with command of their abilities, strengths and vulnerabilities. So tap family...Let's Shed!
