Felipe Galganni

Felipe Galganni (they/them) is a Brazilian-born, New York City-based tap dancer, choreographer, educator, and award-winning performer with over two decades of international experience. A proud non-binary artist, Felipe blends Brazilian rhythms, musicality, theatricality, and queer expression, creating work that celebrates individuality and community.

Felipe has taught at leading festivals and institutions, including New York City Tap Festival (Tap City), Motor City Tap Festival, Tap Liège Festival in Belgium, Tap Rendez-Vous in France, the Joffrey Tap Intensive, and The Juilliard School. Their teaching emphasizes technique, musicality, rhythmic exploration, and creative expression in an inclusive and supportive environment.

Felipe’s performance credits include The Joyce Theater, New York City Center, Lincoln Center, The Duke on 42nd Street, New Victory Theater, and Birdland Jazz Club. In 2026, they performed in a week-long Tap City engagement at The Joyce Theater, directed by Tony Waag. They have also performed in works by Brenda Bufalino, Michelle Dorrance, Derick K. Grant, and Heather Cornell.

As a choreographer, Felipe created TAP&TOM, a tribute to Brazilian composer Antônio Carlos Jobim, with musical direction by Carlos Bauzys. The production has been presented at Jacob’s Pillow, The Players Theatre, the 14th Street Y, and the Emelin Theatre.

Felipe received the Machado de Assis Medal for promoting Brazilian culture in NYC, a Bistro Award with their BOSSA TAP TRIO, and the 2024 BroadwayWorld Cabaret Award for Best Drag Artist for their work as Xana DuMe — The Tap Dancing Drag Queen. Their weekly cabaret show, WHO SHE?, has run at The Duplex for over two years. Xana DuMe has also performed at La Sirène à Barbe in France in both 2025 and 2026.

With millions of views across TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, Felipe brings tap dance to global audiences while championing creativity, inclusion, and self-expression.

Instagram & TikTok: @Galganni
Website: www.felipegalganni.com