The annual Soul 2 Sole Festival, which is making its final bow, brings together artists, students, and audiences for an immersive week of rhythm, artistry and community. Participants will experience the signature mix of technique classes, improvisational sessions, and conversations that have defined Soul 2 Sole for decades.

Guiding this exploration of tap dance as a living, evolving art form are some of today’s most celebrated artists: Dianne Walker, Acia Gray, Brinae Ali, Nicholas Young, Luke Hickey, Elizabeth Burke, Jeremy Arnold, and tap historian Margaret Morrison.

At the core of the final festival are will be two concerts at the Long Center, open to the general public.

• June 19: Participants’ Showcase - An energetic evening featuring auditioned works by festival participants, blended with performances by this year’s distinguished guest artists and the Soul 2 Sole Jazz Trio.
• June 20: Friends in Time Faculty Performance - The finale will feature solos, improvisation and musical interplay from the 2026 faculty and musicians, honoring the artistic friendships and creative exchanges that have defined Soul 2 Sole for a generation.