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Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible including ramps into the building, elevators and wheelchair accessible washrooms.
Will the event be ASL Interpreted?
All live events will offer ASL interpretation (upon request). Please contact us to request ASL Interpretation.
Will the event be described for Blind and low vision audiences?
This performance does not include audio description.
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Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible including ramps into the building, elevators and wheelchair accessible washrooms.
Will the event be ASL Interpreted?
All live events will offer ASL interpretation (upon request). Please contact us to request ASL Interpretation.
Will the event be described for Blind and low vision audiences?
This performance does not include audio description.
Step into the world of tap dance with Rumi Jeraj and Travis Knights as they take you on an engaging journey through the history, artistry, and innovation of tap shoes.
Step into the world of tap dance with Rumi Jeraj and Travis Knights as they take you on an engaging journey through the history, artistry, and innovation of tap shoes. From their origins as humble wooden-soled footwear to the vibrant designs and styles seen today, tap shoes tell a story about the evolution of the dance and the dancers who wear them.
Discover the creative process behind modern advancements in tap footwear, including insights from the duo’s recent work through Shoe Dreams, curated by Rumi Jeraj. Through lively conversation, rhythmic demonstrations, and personal anecdotes, Rumi and Travis will bring the world of tap to life in this presentation.
Learn, laugh, and listen to the mesmerizing sounds of tap dance and the shoes that help define the art form.
Inspiration for this work includes:
Artists
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Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible including ramps into the building, elevators and wheelchair accessible washrooms.
Will the event be ASL Interpreted?
All live events will offer ASL interpretation (upon request). Please contact us to request ASL Interpretation.
Will the event be described for Blind and low vision audiences?
This performance does not include audio description.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
SUPPORTED BY
Tap Dance artists looking to dream up the shoe of the future.
An extraordinary journey into the worlds of tap, craft and performance and how many hands are involved in the process of imagining the future through a shoe.
Experience the materials and sounds that shape the dreams of Toronto’s tap dancers, and watch the process of innovating an instrument unfold before your eyes.
Inspiration for this work includes:
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Rumi Jeraj
Rumi Jeraj is an Ismailli muslim hailing from Sherwood Park Alberta.
Travis Knights
Travis Knights. Tap Dancer. Performer. Choreographer. Speaker. Believer.
Elise McGrenera
Elise McGrenera is a tap dancer from Vancouver, Canada currently living in Toronto, Ontario.
Jonah Hamilton
Jonah Hamilton is a professional dancer, choreographer, teacher, and healthcare worker based in the GTA.
Brianna Maltais
Brianna is a tap dance-based artist whose work explores textural soundscapes, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and fosters opportunities for youth in her hometown of Barrie.
Johnathan Morin
Johnathan Morin is a 34 year old indigenous (Nehiyaw) tap dancer hailing from Treaty 6 Edmonton, Alberta.
Kristina Guison
Kristina Guison is a Manila-born, Filipino-Canadian artist based in Toronto.
Jasmine Martins
Jasmine Martins is a shoe designer and maker in Toronto.
Zubin Isaac
Zubin Isaac is a composer and sound designer currently based in Toronto, Canada.
Connie Puetz
Connie Puetz is a Senior Craftsperson, in the Boots and Shoes department at the Stratford Festival.
Sophie Moynan
Sophie Moynan is a multidisciplinary artist based in Tkaronto (Toronto), working in prop making, leatherwork, shoemaking, and visual art.
Vibra Fusion Lab
VibraFusionLab is a media arts centre based in Hamilton, Ontario
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Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible including ramps into the building, elevators and wheelchair accessible washrooms.
Will the event be ASL Interpreted?
All live events will offer ASL interpretation (upon request). Please contact us to request ASL Interpretation.
Will the event be described for Blind and low vision audiences?
This performance does not include audio description.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH