M.A.D.D. Rhythms Celebrates its 25th Anniversary at The Chicago Tap Summit, October 2 – 4 at the Harold Washington Cultural Center

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). The premier Illinois tap dancing event of the year follows M.A.D.D. Rhythms Day in Chicago, Thursday, Oct. 1. This Anniversary Summit includes three days of dance, discussion and classes while celebrating the tap dance community with tours and panels as well as the premiere of works from company Founder Bril Barrett, who also has been named Newcity’s Players 50 Hall of Fame (2026) and received “The Hoofer Award” from Tap City 2025, as well as a premiere from Founder Tre Dumas. Additionally, a screening of “Beyond a Shuffle,” a new documentary about M.A.D.D. Rhythms will be shown. For information on the Chicago Tap Summit and the other events go to MADDRhythms.com.