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Tap Love Tour is proud to announce their celebrated feature length documentary Restorative Culture: Johnathan Morin, directed by Travis Knights, will be available for a special online presentation from September 28-October 14, 2024 in honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Restorative Culture, which explores identity and belonging, began as a short film commission by Luminato Festival and expanded to a full length documentary with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. The film was recently screened as the opening night gala of the Toronto International Film Festival, followed by a popular online presentation in Summer 2024.
This thoughtful documentary follows Indigenous Tap Dancer Johnathan Morin, who was raised in foster care, on a journey of self discovery as he balances his love for the African American art form, Tap, with his yearning to know his family’s Nehiyaw heritage. In pursuit of his people’s knowledge of music, dance, teachings and community, Johnathan’s world is rocked as he is asked to make a big sacrifice.
Johnathan Morin is a 33 year old Indigenous (Nehiyaw) tap dancer hailing from Treaty 6 Edmonton, Alberta. Now residing in Treaty 13 Toronto, Ontario he is a force in the tap dance community and known across the country and around the world. A Dora Award nominee, Johnathan co-produces and co-directs Rhythm and Sound Dance Company alongside Cori Giannotta, and also runs his own drop in classes in Toronto. His passion for the dance has brought him across the country as well as internationally as a performer and educator. Some of his accolades include TD Toronto Jazz Festival, Sarah Reich’s Tap Music Project, Vancouver International Tap Festival, and the Toronto International Tap Festival. With his talent, dedication, and impressive list of accomplishments, Johnathan Morin will make rhythmic waves in the world of Canadian tap dance for years to come.
