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TAP INTO RHYTHM

October 2026
TAP INTO RHYTHM
Monday, October 5, Tuesday, October 13, and Monday, October 19 and 26 from 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Facilitator: Elise McGrenera
This tap dance workshop series is part of Jamii’s October Cycle and reflects the 2026 theme, It Feels Right. Led by tap dancer Elise McGrenera, the workshops centre rhythm as a shared language that connects body, music, and collective movement.
Participants explore foundational tap steps, coordination, and musicality through guided exercises and creative play. The workshops emphasize feeling rhythm through the whole body and building confidence through repetition and exploration. The space is welcoming and supportive, encouraging participants to move at their own pace while staying connected as a group.
Comfortable shoes are welcome, and participants may bring tap shoes if they have them.
These workshops are open to participants of all experience levels. No prior tap or dance experience is required. Participants are encouraged to engage in ways that feel comfortable and expressive.
Important registration note:
Participants must register separately for each workshop session they wish to attend.
Workshops are free for participants. Registration is required, and space is limited.
Support free community arts
Jamii keeps workshops free so everyone can take part, without financial barriers. If you’re able, you can support our $15 for 15 Years campaign and help us reach $15,000 by December 15 for Jamii’s future programs at The Jamii Hub. Your donation moves the goal forward and is eligible for a charitable tax receipt. Donate here now.
Jamii’s Cycle Programs are sponsored by Canada Council for the Arts, Toronto Arts Council, TD Ready Commitment, Metcalf Foundation, Rama Gaming House, and Charitable Gaming.
Photos by Hadeal Karrar

Photo by Hadeal Karrar
ELISE MCGRENERA Elise McGrenera is a tap dancer from Vancouver, BC, now based in Toronto. She is an alumna of the School at Jacob’s Pillow, where she joined the 2019 tap dance program and performed in the school’s annual fundraiser at the Ted Shawn Theatre. Elise was a featured dancer in the Vancouver premiere of Danny Nielsen’s On Foot and returned for its 2023 BC tour. She has also performed in Jeffrey Dawson and Friends and co-founded the tap dance collective Boys’ Club in 2022, presenting work across Canada and Europe.
Most recently, Elise was selected as an artist researcher for Dancemakers’ Shoe Dreams project, designing custom tap shoes featured in a performance during Nuit Blanche 2025. She has an ongoing relationship with Jamii, having facilitated Monday Dancing workshops during the March Cycle in 2025 under the leadership of Zarita Sharon Adhiambo. Elise continues to be active in Toronto’s tap dance and jazz music community through performance, research, and teaching.
UPCOMING DATES
Participants must register separately for each workshop session they wish to attend.












