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2024 TRI JUNIOR PREP PROGRAM

July 15-19, 2024 

Location:

Performing Dance Arts 

331 Cityview Blvd, Vaughan, ON

 

Junior & Intermediate Dancers Age 9 - 13 (minimum 2 years of training)

*please note there are absolutely no age exceptions; the youngest dancers permitted to participate must be turning 9 in 2024 with birthdates in 2015*

30 hours of intensive training over 5 days jam packed with:

 

  • intention focused classes 

  • historical tap dance footage

  • tap chats - group discussions on the who's, what's, and where's of today's International tap scene

  • improvisation - develop solid ideas & confidence

  • music theory, jazz form, and creating arrangements

  • professional development

  • original choreography with performance opportunity

  • live music session

  • student showcase

 

Our intensive is an excellent chance to collaborate and share with dancers from studios across Canada - an integral part of tap dance culture we feel passionate to promote! This opportunity has been built to create a multi-generational element of the Toronto Rhythm Initiative, providing youth with the inspiration to move forward with their development and expression within the art form - contributing to the future of the professional Canadian tap dance platform. 

 

The original choreography sessions will be set by Allison Toffan & Juliana Kelly. These pieces of repertoire will be featured in our TRI show on Sunday, July 28th, at The Great Hall in Toronto. All participants are invited to perform alongside TRI professionals, and special guests with live music.

Closing up the week, dancers will experience a professional development session in the morning, and our live music session in the afternoon. Friends and family are invited to join us from 3:30-4:00pm where we'll showcase some of the work covered over the week, celebrate the triumph of new challenges, as well as special announcements! 

 

2024 FACULTY LINE UP

Click below to take a look at our schedule:

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Our intensive week closes with a show featuring TRI participants, faculty, live music and special guests! This year's TRI  show will take place on Sunday, July 28th at The Great Hall in Toronto. 

All intensive participants are invited to perform alongside TRI professionals, and special guests with live music.

 

OUR 3PM SHOW IS SOLD OUT!

PLEASE CLICK BELOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS TO OUR NEWLY ADDED 7:30PM SHOW:

TRI EXPLORES THE MUSIC OF:
MOTOWN

REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 1!

Our registration app will launch live on this webpage at 12:01am on May 1. 

Register early to guarantee your spot, and take advantage of our early bird rate! 

PRICING:
 $500
 + HST 

EARLY BIRD:

Price sits at $450 + HST  (save $50) for the month of May.


*Early bird discounts do not apply to teachers' rates or scholarship recipients.

WE ARE SOLD OUT! 

Please click below to be added to our waitlist: 

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2024 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
 
We never want cost to be a barrier to attending the intensive. We are pleased to offer full and half scholarships through our TRI bursary program.
 
Applications are being accepted until May 25.

 
ATTENTION STUDIO OWNERS & TEACHERS!!! 
 
If you bring 3 or more students, you can attend free of charge!
 
We'd love teachers, adjudicators, and studio owners to join us for the week!
Whether you're looking for some new ideas, broaden your philosophy, or learn more about the art form to add to your experience as an adjudicator, you're more than welcome to join us! 

 
TEACHERS RATE:
$275 + HST 

Please
email Allison & Juliana to register for as a teacher.

*Teachers' rate applies to teachers with 5+ years of professional experience, and are over the age of 25. For dancers/teachers between age 18-25 we recommend attending the regular TRI Summer Youth Intensive! Regular student price applies.*

For any inquiries, please email Allison & Juliana.

 

See you this summer!

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