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The 2026 Chicago Tap Summit returns Oct. 2–4 for our 25th Anniversary with classes, premieres, vendors, and more. More details coming, soon!

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Breaking Barriers: Tap Dancer's Powerful Story
Experience a powerful story of breaking racial barriers in entertainment. This video explores the historical context of Blackface and Vaudeville, highlighting a performer's decision against tap dancing for approval and the fight for respect. A must-watch for anyone interested in history and social justice. #RacialJustice #BlackHistory #Vaudeville #MinstrelShows #Blackface #EntertainmentHistory #BreakingBarriers #SocialJustice #Performers #GoViral by @brilbarrett

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2 years ago

🚨 Time Step Alert 🚨 @brilbarrett lays this week's Time Step down. What do you think? taken in Harold Washington Cultural Center by @brilbarrett

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2 years ago

Honesty is the best policy!
When a tapdancer is honest with the audience...... taken in Austin, Texas by @brilbarrett

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3 years ago

DAY 2! ✔️

The day consisted of classes taught by Maud Arnold, Ian Berg,Tre Dumas, Andrew Carr, Tristen Bruns, Bril Barret, Donnetta Jackson. We also had a panel discussion with faculty members, and then premiered The Double Bill! by @brilbarrett

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Day 2 of the Chicago Tap Summit! S/O to all the teachers. Really pouring into all the students! Such a great experience learning from all of them! by @brilbarrett

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Day 1! ✔️
We kicked off the 1st day with the residencies led by Caleb and Andrew. Also, we had a bus tour led by Bril Barrett, and then we had a Welcome party/tap jam! by @brilbarrett

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6 days ago

The Chicago Tap Summit Starts Today! Residencies @ 3pm. Tap & Jazz History Tour @ 4pm. Welcome Party/Tap Jam @ 7pm We are starting off with a bang! Day Passes Now Available!!!!! #linkinbio by @brilbarrett

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9 days ago

Today Is M.A.D.D. Rhythms Day In Chicago And We Are Celebrating With A Tap Jam! It's Also A Welcome Party For The Chicago Tap Summit Participants! by @brilbarrett

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11 days ago

Who’s ready for some good food and some great company? 🥳🍜

Celebrate M.A.D.D. Rhythms Day and the kickoff of @chicagotapsummit 2026 with RAMEN ON TAP

📆 Friday, October 2nd from 7-9pm

📍 Soul Ramen Chicago at 508 E Pershing Rd

Bring your shoes (and your appetite) to Soul Ramen Chicago TOMORROW to celebrate everything M.A.D.D. Rhythms. We’ll see you there 😉🔥

Photos: Kyle Flubacker

#MADDRhythms #RespectTheDance #MADDRhythmsDay #ChicagoTapSummit taken in Soul Ramen Chicago by @brilbarrett

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M.A.D.D. (Making A Difference Dancing) Rhythms, Chicago’s premier tap collective, is proud to celebrate its 25th Anniversary at the Chicago Tap Summit, October 2 - 4, at the Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. King Dr. (47th Street entrance). #thingstodoinchicago #thisweekend #tap by @brilbarrett

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BEYOND A SHUFFLE - Take A Deep Dive Into The First 25 Years Of Building A Tap Dance Dynasty! Special Friends & Family Screening! #linkinbio by @brilbarrett

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DOUBLE BILL: Bril Barrett's Oscar Plays Gershwin & Tre' Dumas' My Personal Stash Where Else Can You Get Oscar Peterson, George Gershwin & Rasputin's Stash In 1 Night! #linkinbio by @brilbarrett

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