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Twelve dancers ages 18–30 from across Canada will be selected to participate in an intensive residency culminating in a performance as part of Mr. Barrett’s set at TITDF 2026 on August 21.

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EXPECTATIONS: 

 

-dancers are required to be in Toronto from August 9 - 22, 2026. 

 

-dancers are required to be available and present for all rehearsals for the duration of residency program dates, plus potential additional band and tech/dress rehearsal hours on Wednesday August 19, and Thursday August 20 (time TBD).

 

-dancers must arrive at each rehearsal with a clear understanding of the previous rehearsal’s content.

 

-dancers may be asked to develop solo work as well as collaborative assignments (in placed duo/trios) on their own time outside of allotted residency rehearsal hours. 

 

-residency dancers will not receive discounts on any festival masterclasses, workshops, or tickets for additional festival shows. 

 

-residency dancers are allowed to register for Bril Barrett’s masterclass on Saturday August 22 with the understanding that this masterclass is not included as part of the residency.

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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

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1. Cover letter addressed to Artistic Director Allison Toffan, stating interest in the program, and why you feel you’d benefit from this opportunity/how this will impact your development. 

 

Writing Tips: 

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-indicate if you have been in studio with Mr. Barrett previously, including the date(s), location(s), and name of event(s) attended

 

-share what your career goals are, and how your goals align with Bril’s history, experience, etc

 

-explain how MADD Rhythms has had an impact on you, and what you hope to learn beyond choreography, improvisation, and the performance opportunity 

 

  -consider the roster of world-class leading artists who’ve been in/who are in the company that Bril has trained, his exemplary work as an outreach leader, his role as an executive and artistic director, his balance of being a touring solo artist while maintaining running a successful company and training program, etc

 

 

2. Headshot (jpeg format)

 

3. Biography (150 words max)

 

4. Performance CV (2 pages max) Please include:

-professional dance work

(list show title, your role, choreographer/director, date/run, venue)

 

-tap dance training

(specialized or post-secondary programs, studios, teachers, mentors, festivals,  intensives, workshops, etc)

 

-complementary training (music, acting, singing, additional dance styles)

 

-recognition (Awards, scholarships, accolades, etc) 

 

DO NOT INCLUDE COMPETITION PERFORMANCES/AWARDS ON YOUR RESUME

 

5. Two video selections of your improvising - 16-32 bars each. Videos for each selection should demonstrate your versatility. Suggestions: choose two different time signatures, or two different feels, or one a cappella and one with a musician, etc. These videos do not have to be in performance, all venues are accepted - studio, basement, board outside in your backyard, sitting in at a jazz club jam, etc. 

 

(youtube or vimeo links only) 

 

Written components must be submitted in pdf format only.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Canadian dancers traveling to Toronto are eligible to apply for a Canada Council Travel Grant. Please indicate if you are planning on applying for this funding in your submission.