Bringing together the rhythmic roots of tap dance and Indigenous cultural practice, this collaborative session explores the connections between two distinct cultural traditions. Participants learn from both disciplines while engaging in thoughtful conversation about cultural exchange, respect, and the shared language of rhythm. This workshop is accessible to dancers, musicians, students, and community participants of varying experience levels.

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Location: The Dance Centre, 677 Davie St, Vancouver BC

Time: 4:45 - 6:00pm

Johnathan Morin is an Indigenous artist of Cree descent and a leading force in Canadian Tap dance today. Hailing from Treaty 6 Edmonton Alberta, the 31 year old professional tap dancer is making a name for himself across the country and around the world. He was recently nominated for a Dora Mayor Moore Award for his role in the ensemble of "Tap Legacy Concert" produced by Dance Immersion ; choreographed by Lisa Latouche and Travis Knights. He is also the Co-Artistic Director and Producer of the tap dance company called “Rhythm & Sound”.

Isaiah Cada is an Ojibway singer and drummer, born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. Growing up, he received teachings from many elders and knowledge keepers. Though he sat at the drum as a child, it wasn't until age 15 that he began his own journey with it in earnest — and in the 18 years since, he's shared those teachings and his gifts with people across Turtle Island, including through his work teaching aspiring young singers.

West Coast Tap a not-for-profit society that exists to promote, develop and provide an inclusive environment to preserve the art of tap dancing. To make this workshop accessible to all, we have three ticket price options:

General Ticket: $20

Generous Ticket: $30

Very Generous Ticket: $40

West Coast Tap is gratefully hosting this workshop on the unceded, ancestral territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, in honour of the 2026 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.