Aurelien Lehmann
Aurélien Lehmann
TAP DANCE VIRTUOSO
"A GENIUS TAP DANCER" (C8)
Aurélien Lehmann
Virtuoso Tap Dancer – Creator, Choreographer, Performer
Aurélien Lehmann is an internationally acclaimed French tap dancer, known for his original creations that blend tap dance with classical music, jazz, and rhythmic improvisation. As a creator, choreographer, and performer, he is the artistic force behind several critically acclaimed musical shows, including:
🎵 Tap Virtuoso, Rhythm on Fire, Soul Feet, and À la Table des Dieux.
His distinctive and contemporary style fuses the refined elegance of Broadway with the musical depth of improvisation, turning tap dance into a true percussion instrument. With a physical and expressive approach, his performances are marked by a signature rhythmic identity.
He performs on prestigious stages in France — Théâtre du Châtelet, Folies Bergère, La Villette — and internationally, including the Festival de Las Ideas (Mexico), Birdland Jazz Club (New York), and Luc Petit Création (Belgium).
Key Artistic and Corporate References
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Stages & Festivals: Théâtre du Châtelet, Folies Bergère, Festival de Las Ideas (Mexico), Birdland Jazz (NYC), Carrousel du Louvre, La Villette.
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Brands & Events: Hermès, Jean Paul Gaultier, L’Oréal, Airbus, Champagne Bollinger, La Samaritaine, Hôtel Lutetia, Business France, Indian Awards Night.
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Media: TF1, France 2, Canal+, LCI, BFM TV.
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Collaborations: Luc Petit Création, City of Paris, Saint-Louis, Loulou Groupe…
Tap Dance Paris – The Collective Spirit
Founder of Tap Dance Paris, Aurélien performs solo or with his company of professional tap dancers, accompanied by live musicians — including the Paris Tap Orchestra. He also creates tailor-made performances based on diverse themes such as Gatsby, Cotton Club, 1930s jazz, electro music, and more.
The Unique Style of Tap Dancer Aurélien Lehmann
A bold fusion of tradition and innovation, Aurélien Lehmann’s tap dance style blends the elegance of Broadway with the musical virtuosity of American hoofers, while drawing on classical and jazz influences. This distinctive approach positions him as a major figure in contemporary tap dance.
A Hybrid and Virtuosic Style
Aurélien Lehmann is renowned for his ability to reinvent the art of tap dancing by infusing it with his wide-ranging influences. A former rugby player, he brings an athletic dimension to his dance, combining physical power with rhythmic finesse. His technical mastery allows him to move effortlessly between syncopated rhythms inspired by Duke Ellington and the complex musical structures of classical composers such as Bach, Mozart, and Gershwin.
A Musical and Narrative Approach
More than just a dancer, Lehmann sees himself as a “composer in motion,” using tap as a true percussive instrument. This perspective allows him to craft performances where dance becomes a full-fledged form of musical interpretation. His show Tap Virtuoso, presented at the Théâtre du Châtelet, perfectly illustrates this vision, offering a reimagining of classical piano masterpieces through the lens of tap dance.
A Striking Stage Presence
Lehmann is equally celebrated for his charismatic stage presence and strong sense of showmanship. His performances combine humor, emotion, and virtuosity, captivating audiences across generations. With a style that is both fluid and acrobatic, he explores new artistic territories, moving tap dance beyond its traditional boundaries and into uncharted creative landscapes.
International Recognition
Aurélien Lehmann performs on prestigious stages in France and abroad, including the Théâtre du Châtelet, the Folies Bergère, Birdland Jazz Club in New York, and the Festival de las Ideas in Mexico. He collaborates with renowned artists such as pianist François-René Duchâble and director-choreographer Luc Petit, a testament to the growing international recognition of his talent.
An Innovative Voice in Contemporary Tap Dance
In essence, Aurélien Lehmann’s style is defined by a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity, technical precision and artistic expression, making him a truly innovative ambassador for contemporary tap dance.
Aurélien Lehmann sits at the crossroads of the Arts. Traveler of cultures, child of rhythm, both jazz and classical, he is reinventing the art of Tap Dance with his own blended influences. Former rugby player, he infuses athleticism into his sense of swing, filling the syncopation of Duke Ellington inside a fugue by Bach, mixing classical music and jazz with maestria.
Dancer-musician, Aurélien Lehmann reveals the true essence of Tap Dancing as an instrument of musical interpretation.
As a soloist and choreographer, Aurélien Lehmann performs in France and in Europe in prestigious productions and events. He is the songwriter of shows (Back to Tap, Very Tap Show), mixing dance, humor and original compositions. In 2022 the Théâtre du Châtelet opens its doors to him, for the show " TAP VIRTUOSO" in duet with the world renowned pianist François-René Duchâble. https://www.chatelet.com/programmation/saison-2021-2022/tap-virtuoso/
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AURÉLIEN LEHMANN GETS SAMARITAINE GROOVING
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