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Felipe Galganni

Headshot Felipe Galganni - short dark hair is smiling broadly.

Felipe Galganni is a Brazilian tap dancer based in New York City for the past 15 years, working as a choreographer, producer, performer, and teacher. A faculty member at Steps on Broadway for over 12 years, he has also taught at Broadway Dance Center and spent nearly a decade as artist-in-residence at the American Tap Dance Foundation. Felipe has performed in Off-Broadway productions and with acclaimed tap companies including Dorrance Dance, the American Tap Orchestra, and RumbaTap. He has created original work for his own company, Felipe Galganni & Co., and continues to push boundaries through his performance as Xana DuMe, the tap-dancing drag queen. Felipe currently holds a weekly residency as Xana at The Duplex NYC, every Tuesday night at 10 PM.

He has been recognized with honors such as the Machado de Assis Medal, a Bistro Award for his Bossa Tap Trio, and the 2025 Broadway World Award for Best Drag Artist. Through all facets of his work, Felipe uplifts queer voices and fosters an inclusive tap dance community.

Follow him on Instagram and TikTok: @galganni / @xana.dume

Class Description
Tap with Felipe Galganni is a dynamic, rhythm-driven class that blends strong technique with rich musicality. Drawing from over 15 years in the NYC dance scene, Felipe shares original exercises he’s developed to train the ear and body in sync, helping dancers become more confident, musical, and expressive performers.

In class, you’ll not only build your foundation—you’ll also learn choreography featured in Felipe’s viral videos, including Fly Me to the Moon (1.4M+ views on Instagram) and Everybody Wants to Rule the World (1M+ views on TikTok). Students occasionally get the chance to appear in these videos and work closely with a professional who’s performed Off-Broadway, with major tap companies, and on stages across the city.

Felipe incorporates a wide range of musical influences into his classes, from traditional swing and Brazilian rhythms to pop music—giving dancers a chance to explore diverse styles and deepen their musical understanding.

Whether you’re training for the stage or just love to move, Felipe’s class offers inspiration, precision, and a whole lot of rhythm. It’s more than a tap class—it’s a full experience.