EVENTS
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TAP JAM AT CIUTADELLA PARK
Sunday | 19th of July | 16:00h
Location: Ciutadella Park
Join us for an open-air Tap Jam in Ciutadella Park, a long-standing tradition in the Barcelona tap community and the perfect way to begin the festival week.
This session is all about sharing rhythm, connecting through dance, and stepping into the week together in one of the city’s most iconic spaces.
🌳 Open to everyone
👟 Bring your shoes and join
FREE EVENT
TAP JAM
Monday, 20th July | 21:00
Location: Golem’s Theater | Carrer de Sant Lluís,64
Our late-night Tap Jam brings dancers and live jazz musicians together in a high-energy, open session built around improvisation and exchange.
With a live jazz trio setting the tone, the floor remains open throughout the night for dancers to step in, experiment, and develop their voice in real time.
Whether you participate or observe, this is a space to connect, listen, and create together.
🎶 Live jazz
👟 Open floor
Musicians: Piano – Jordi Berni, Double Bass – Manuel Luque, Drums – Pau Bombardó.
15€
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TAP TALK + VIDEOSCREENING
Tuesday, 21st July | 21:00
Location: Escola Luthier de Música i Dansa | Carrer de Balmes, 53, Baixos
Building an Artistic Life
Artistic vision, company work, and creating a sustainable career.
with Acia Gray
What does it take to build a lasting artistic career? Join Acia Gray for an inspiring conversation on balancing creativity, company work, leadership, and the realities of sustaining a life in the arts. Drawing from decades of international experience, she’ll share the lessons, challenges, and perspectives that have shaped her journey.
More guest speakers to be announced.
FREE EVENT
CUTTING CONTEST
Wednesday, 22nd July | 21:00
Location: Luthier Dansa | Carrer de Balmes, 53, Baixos
An improvisation battle where dancers meet one-on-one, exchanging rhythms and pushing their limits in real time.
With live music throughout the night and an expert panel of judges, each round tests musicality, creativity, and presence.
No choreography, no preparation — just the relationship between rhythm, body, and decision-making in the moment.
💥 One-on-one battle
🏆 Prizes and scholarships
M.C.: Clara Martínez
Registration at the festival desk during the week.
6€
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STUDENT SHOWCASE
Thursday | 23th of July | 21:00h
Location: Escola Luthier de Música i Dansa | Carrer de Balmes, 53, Baixos
A night dedicated to the work, development, and individuality of the tap community.
The program features alumni of the Luthier Professional Tap Program alongside festival participants of all levels, sharing material that ranges from structured pieces to more experimental formats.
An opportunity to step on stage, share process, and support one another.
✨ Community on stage
🎭 Open sharing
Want to perform? SIGN UP!
12€
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SHOW | PLAYGROUND | STREET GROOVE
Friday, 24th July | 21:00
Location: El Centre Gràcia Teatre | Carrer de Ros de Olano, 9
“Playground” is the third production by La Banda, Street Groove, a work that approaches the audience through gesture, movement, and rhythm.
The piece places performers within the world of childhood, exploring a day at school through physical theatre, body percussion, tap dance, and urban movement. Everyday actions evolve into unexpected choreographies, where imagination, emotion, and rhythm intersect.
A dynamic and accessible work that revisits shared memories through a rhythmic and performative lens.
🎭 Physical theatre & rhythm
🥁 Percussion and movement
20€
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FACULTY GALA
Saturday, 25th July | 21:00
Location: El Centre Gràcia Teatre | Carrer de Ros de Olano, 9
An evening centered on the work of invited faculty and international guests, presenting their artistic voice in a performance setting supported by live music.
This event brings together diverse approaches to tap dance, offering a clear view into the practices and perspectives shaping the field today.
A space for encounter between artists, students, and audience.
International artists
Live music
Musicians: Piano – Jordi Berni, Double Bass – Manuel Luque, Drums – Pau Bombardó.
25€
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FAREWELL DINNER
Sunday | 26th of July | 21h00
Location: Flamant Restaurant
27€
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