THE ARTIST SYMPOSIUM
TITDF 2024 Panel Discussions with Danny Nielsen, Michela Marino-Lerman, Russell Hall, and Allison Toffan
As the Toronto International Tap Dance Festival operates biennially, The Artist Symposium takes place on the same weekend on the interim year. Though the programming is FREE, we aim to raise funds towards TITDF 2026 by offering formative discussions encouraging professional and community development, welcoming all ages, skill levels, and interest in tap dance as we gear up to next year's festival.
THE ARTIST SYMPOSIUM 2025
Saturday August 23 @ Contxt By Trane - 254 Lansdowne Ave, Toronto
The kitchen and bar will be open!
ALSO - you can attend via Zoom if you can't physically join us!
EVENT SCHEDULE:
DISCUSSION
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TEACHING STRATEGIES
How do we address common challenges in the studio? How do we stay informed and inspired? Lead by Juliana Kelly, this discussion will address a myriad of topics related to training students balanced with fueling your own fire.
2-3:30PM
UNDERSTANDING YOUR RESOURCES
Moderated by Allison Toffan, we’ll chat with Soraya Peerbaye (Ontario Arts Council) and Robert Sauvey (Dance Umbrella of Ontario) to discuss how to’s, strategy, and learn more about accessing support to pursue our goals.
3:45-5:15PM
DISCUSSION
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DISCUSSION
3
OUTREACH & LEGACY
What is outreach? What is legacy? What do these mean to you? Allison Toffan will lead an open discussion exploring these themes, brainstorm pathways to connect, and discover unique ways to find our centre - simultaneously reaching up and down as we develop our own relationships with tap dance and jazz music.
5:30-7PM
PARTY & JAM!
No agenda here, let’s just hang out and celebrate our love for the dance!
Grab a drink, catch up with pals - old and new, and sit in with the band. Jam starts at 8pm!
7-10PM
LIVE MUSIC JAM!
JOIN US!
This event is FREE to attend, however we are hoping to raise funds towards next year’s festival. We're also making a Zoom option available for those who can't join us in person!
If you'd like to come in person, you’re welcome to drop in, but please RSVP and consider donating at: