AURELIEN LEHMANN
TAP DANCE VIRTUOSO
from jazz to classical

"A Genius Tap Dancer" (C8)
"The tap dancing virtuoso" (TV5 Monde)
"The French Fred Astaire!" (TF1)
Dive into the musical universe of Aurélien Lehmann, where every step tells a story. Discover his unique talent and let yourself be carried away by the virtuosity of tap dance, from classical to jazz.
Aurélien Lehmann is an internationally acclaimed French tap dancer, celebrated as a virtuoso of tap dance. He is renowned for his original creations that blend tap dance, classical music, and jazz with elegance and innovation.
As a choreographer, creator, and performer, he has authored numerous critically acclaimed shows rooted in the tradition of American rhythm tap. His unique artistic voice pushes the boundaries of the form while honoring its musical soul.
Discover his latest creations now on tour throughout France and beyond.
Would you like to invite Aurélien Lehmann as a guest artist, host one of his shows in your theater, festival or event, or invite him as a teacher for a training course? We look forward to reading your message!
"His diversity of steps, combined with the dancer's momentum, takes Broadway tap dancing into unsuspected territories" (Théâtre du Châtelet)
Aurélien Lehmann is a world-renowned tap dance virtuoso, celebrated for his innovative creations that fuse tap dance with classical music, jazz, and live performance. As choreographer, author, and performer, he is the artistic force behind acclaimed musical productions such as Tap Virtuoso, Rhythm on Fire, À la Table des Dieux, Soul Feet, and Swing Band Cabaret.
His distinctive and contemporary style blends the elegance of Broadway with the soulful legacy of the “Hoofers” — the legendary masters of American rhythm tap.
A versatile artist, Aurélien is also a musician, pianist, singer, and entertainer, who elevates tap dance to a refined and expressive art form, navigating a repertoire that bridges jazz, swing, and classical music.
He performs at some of the most prestigious venues in France, including the Théâtre du Châtelet and the Folies Bergère, as well as on international stages such as the Festival de Las Ideas in Mexico and Birdland Jazz Club in New York City.
In 2025, he joins the creative team of the revival of La Cage aux Folles at the Théâtre du Châtelet, contributing as tap choreographer.
Aurélien Lehmann offers a modern and bold vision of tap dance, centered on performance, originality, and emotion.
His short film TAP VIRTUOSO has received 7 international first prizes in the “Best Music Video” category (including Venezia Shorts and Paris Film Awards), and was also nominated by SCAM (Paris) in the category Best Institutional Film.


Aurélien Lehmann
International Tap Dance Artist – Performer, Creator
Aurélien Lehmann is a renowned French tap dancer recognized on both the national and international stage. He regularly collaborates with prestigious musicians as well as with global brands and institutions such as La Samaritaine, Le Lutetia, Automobile Club de France, and Airbus, delivering performances for international events, film productions, and original artistic creations.
In 2024, the luxury brand Hermès selected him to close its prestigious Saut Hermès dinner, attended by its most distinguished clients worldwide. That same year, he received support from the American foundation "Changing Times Tap Dance" in recognition of his creative vision and pursuit of excellence in tap dance.
Artistic Collaborations
Aurélien has shared the stage and collaborated with a wide range of exceptional artists and ensembles, including:
François-René Duchâble, Billy Stritch (NYC), Pierre-Yves Plat, Luc Petit (Director), Roby Lakatos Orchestra, Burd Gravy (NYC), Violaine Cochard, Franck Monbaylet, DJ Kheem H (Geneva), Jim Caruso (NYC), McFly and Carlito, Karine Gonzales (Barcelona), Tommy Scott, Eric Artz, François Moschetta, Omar Edwards (NYC), Cartier Williams (NYC), Paris Tap Orchestra, and MC Big Band.
Selected Performances and References
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Prestigious venues & festivals: Théâtre du Châtelet, Folies Bergère, Festival De Las Ideas (Mexico), Le Carrousel du Louvre, Hôtel Lutetia (Paris), Luc Petit Création (Belgium)
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Major brands & institutions: Hermès, Jean Paul Gaultier, Champagne Bollinger, Airbus, JBL, Business France
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Media appearances: TF1, France 2, M6, TV5 Monde, Canal+, W9, Europe 1, NRJ, LCI

Biography
Aurélien Lehmann tasted the pleasures of the stage from childhood, as a pipe organ player in his father's belle-époque cabaret "Les Orgues de Roubaix". He started tap dancing at the age of 15 and taught himself, equipped with a metronome, a board and a simple pair of shoes. He discovered a real passion for this dance, nourished by his taste for American cinema (Fred Astaire, Rita Hayworth, etc.) as well as his musical (piano) and sports (rugby, which he played for 13 years ) . A graduate of Sciences Po, he lived for two years in the middle of a sedentary gypsy family in Croatia and learned the Serbo-Croatian language and the accordion. From 2012 to 2017 he taught Modern Literature at the Catholic University of Lille as a part-time professor. At the same time, he became known as a singer with his humorous songs that have accumulated millions of views on the internet. His passion for Tap Dance caught up with him when he attended Savion Glover's show at the Théâtre de la Ville in 2012. In 2017, he founded Tap Dance Paris and created his first tap shows (Back to Tap, Le Very Tap Show, etc.). As a solo tap dancer, he has participated in numerous prestigious productions and events in France and Europe (Le Noël des Cathédrales, by director Luc Petit, Les Parisiennes at the Folies Bergère, Airbus Awards for Excellence, etc.). He has collaborated extensively with musicians from the Parisian jazz scene. In 2022, he caused a sensation by creating the show "TAP VIRTUOSO" in duo with pianist François-René Duchâble at the Théâtre du Châtelet. It is the first time that this legendary stage, temple of musical comedy, hosts a solo tap show. Invited by many media, Aurélien Lehmann embodies the revival of tap dance in France. His video clip "Tap Virtuoso" won around fifteen international awards. His international notoriety gives him the opportunity to give his first concerts abroad. Aurélien Lehmann currently offers four shows on tour: Tap Virtuoso (tap & classical), Rhythm On Fire in duo with pianist Pierre-Yves Plat, " À la Table des Dieux " in duo with Franck Monbaylet and Soul Feet in jazz quartet.
Booking
Classique & Jazz - Marine Pierrot Detry
marinepierrotdetry@gmail.com - 0671127708
Evenementiel - Tap Dance Paris
booking@tapdanceparis.com - 0684797045
