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Toronto Tap Festival Returns with Tribute & Jam | Toronto News
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Get ready to feel the rhythm as Toronto’s legendary Tap Dance Festival returns August 21–23, 2026, with a powerhouse lineup across four venues. Opening night pays tribute to 90-year-old tap icon Joey Hollingsworth, celebrates Heather Cornell’s 70th birthday, and features Bril Barrett’s milestone solo work. Day two delivers bold new choreography: “Ostinati” by The Boys’ Club Tap Dance Collective and “With Far Hand” by Subject:Matter—where tap shoes become percussion instruments. Close out with Victoria Miller’s jam session at DROM Taberna, inviting all ages to dance together. Plus, dive into workshops, masterclasses, free panels, and Bril Barrett’s residency training 12 emerging Canadian dancers. This is more than a festival—it’s a movement.
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