Escola Luthier Dansa

Some tap dancers are simply part of the DNA of the event… with that said, we are more than proud to have Roser Font with us for one more year 😍
Tap dancer, choreographer, and teacher, Roser has developed her career between stage performance, creation, and education for over two decades. Trained across multiple dance disciplines, her path has taken her from Barcelona to New York, where she studied and performed alongside some of the most recognized names in the tap community.
As a member of Barcelona Rhythm Tap, she toured extensively across Europe and performed in theaters, television productions, and international stages. She is also the director and choreographer of Trakatap, continuing to build work rooted in rhythm, musicality, and performance.
Alongside her artistic career, Roser has played an important role in the growth of tap in Barcelona through her long-term teaching work at Luthier and her presence in festivals across Europe and the United States.
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Introducing a special guest for this year’s edition: Yaron Engler 🥁
Drummer, composer, and long-time collaborator of Hofesh Shechter, Yaron brings a powerful musical perspective into the festival with a focused session on rhythm and improvisation.
In this Friday morning class, the work shifts away from steps and choreography, and into listening, texture, and response. Through guided improvisation, dancers will explore how to relate to rhythm more freely, using the body as a musical instrument and expanding their sense of timing, presence, and expression.
Yaron’s career spans major international productions and stages worldwide, but his approach in the studio is direct: creating space for deeper connection to sound, to movement, and to oneself.
A unique session within this year’s program.
Limited spots! Don’t wait until the last minute

Welcoming her for the first time to the festival: 🥰

Originally from Barcelona, Maria began her training at a young age and later specialized in tap at Luthier, before expanding into musical theatre and acting.

In 2015, she moved to New York to further her training, studying at Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway with artists including Derick Grant, Barbara Duffy, and Andrew Nemr.

She has since developed her path between performance and teaching across Europe. Now based in Geneva, she works regularly with companies such as Carpe Rhythmum, Martin’s Tap Dance Company, and, more recently, the Sebastian Weber Dance Company.

Her work reflects a generation shaped between cities, influences, and practices, carrying tap into new contexts while staying connected to its roots.

Happy to welcome her back home and into this year’s Faculty!

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We couldn’t be happier to announce that our one and only is joining us for another year 😍

Trained at the Institut del Teatre in Barcelona and further shaped in Paris and London, Maria’s career moves across classical, contemporary, Spanish dance, and tap, with a strong foundation in musical theatre.

From early work on stage and television to performances in London’s theatre scene, her path has developed through a wide range of formats, from large-scale productions to more intimate tap and percussive work.

Back in Spain, she has worked as a dancer, choreographer, and teacher, collaborating with companies such as Camut Band and contributing to numerous stage and screen productions, including recent choreographic work for The Producers, Gypsy, and the film Robot Dreams.

Alongside her performing career, Maria has maintained a consistent dedication to teaching, being a regular part of the Professional Tap Program at Luthier.

A depth of experience that continues to shape the work in the studio.

We are super excited to dance with you very soon! Waste no more time and save your spot now ‼️

The driving force behind Luthier Tap Festival, our director Guillem Alonso 🤩
Director of Escola Luthier Dansa and of the Professional Tap Program in Barcelona, Guillem has been a key figure in the development of tap dance in Spain, both as an artist and as an educator.
Trained between Barcelona and New York, where he worked with figures such as Brenda Bufalino, Barbara Duffy, and Savion Glover, his career has spanned international companies, stages, and collaborations across Europe and the United States.
Beyond performance, his impact is deeply rooted in pedagogy and community: building spaces for training, improvisation, and exchange, and supporting the growth of new generations of dancers in Barcelona and beyond.
Founder of this festival and long-time promoter of the local tap scene, his work continues to shape the environment in which this community evolves.
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Continuing with our faculty announcements: Davide Accossato () 💫

Originally from Turin (Italy), Davide is a tap dancer, teacher, and choreographer whose work connects performance, education, and festival creation across Europe.

He trained in New York at Steps On Broadway and Broadway Dance Center, as well as at Escola Luthier in Barcelona; and has since developed an international path as both performer and educator.

Alongside his stage work, Davide has been deeply involved in teaching and community building, working with institutions in Italy and abroad, and collaborating with companies such as Ajkun Ballet Theatre in New York.

He is the founder of the Torino Tap Festival, and more recently the Bisceglie Tap Festival and Tuscany Tap Festival, contributing actively to the growth of tap in Italy.

So nice to have him back in Barcelona!

Registrations are open, make sure to reserve your spot!

🎉 STEP IN! REGISTRATION IS OPEN 🎉
Luthier Tap Festival 2026 is now open for registration.
A full week in Barcelona dedicated to rhythm, musicality, and movement; bringing together an international faculty and a community committed to going deeper.
Classes, jams, performances, and shared time in the studio, all built around a focused and immersive experience.
📅 July 20–26, 2026
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🌐 Register now at luthiertapfestival.com
Secure your spot now! Early bird available until June 15!

Bringing an unique energy into this year’s festival, we are happy to announce that is joining our faculty team ⭐️
Chicago native and one of the leading tap dancers of his generation, Nico moves between performance, creation, and community with a distinct voice. As the founder of SHUFFLE LiiiFE Productions and the tap company 333 (Three Thirty Three), his work connects scenes across continents — from jazz festivals to theater stages to underground spaces.
His projects blur boundaries: producing, choreographing, DJing, and building platforms that push tap forward while staying rooted in its history. Works like By Way Of Taps: A J Dilla Tribute reflect a practice deeply tied to music, culture, and lineage.
Through events, jams, and his ongoing Footage Functions, Nico continues to create spaces where tap is not only performed, but lived, shared, and expanded.

Joining the Luthier Tap Festival 2026 faculty: .kumagai ⚡️
Described by The New York Times as a “true tap artist,” Kaz is known for his deeply personal approach to rhythm, constantly searching for new forms of expression through sound and movement.
After moving to New York at 19 to train at the New York Shakespeare Festival’s Funk University, he has since built an international career as both performer and teacher, sharing his work across stages and communities worldwide.
His recognitions include a Bessie Award for Outstanding Performer, the Flo-Bert Award, and Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch”, and he was named one of the “100 Most Influential Japanese People in the World” by Newsweek Japan.
Alongside his performing career, he directs KAZ TAP STUDIO in Japan, continuing to pass on his knowledge to the next generation. In 2020, he performed, choreographed, and composed for the Tokyo Olympic Opening Ceremony.
A unique voice we’re looking forward to bringing into this year’s edition.
More announcements coming soon, stay tuned!

We’re very happy to welcome to the Luthier Tap Festival 2026 ✨

A New York City–based tap dancer, choreographer, and performer, Luke Hickey is part of a new generation shaping the field today. Named one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch”, his work moves fluidly between concert dance, jazz spaces, and contemporary performance.

As a longtime member of Dorrance Dance, he has performed at major venues including The Kennedy Center, The Guggenheim, and New York City Center, as well as festivals across the U.S. and Europe.

His choreographic work has been presented at Jacob’s Pillow, 92NY, and Birdland Jazz Club, among others; and his teaching continues to reach tap communities worldwide.

Looking forward to having him in Barcelona this May 🥰

More coming very soon 💥
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