The Sunday TAP JAM by Max Pollak / Tap Dance Jam

The Sunday TAP JAM by Max Pollak / Tap Dance Jam 

Presented by Terraza 7

Date: Sunday, February 4th, 2024 

Time: 7:00 PM

Admission: $15 cover charge for mezzanine seating and dance!

Featuring: 

• Max Pollak / Tap Dancer 
• Felipe Fournier / Vibes, Percussion 
• Nicki Denner / Piano 
• Jennifer Vincent / Bass

Get ready for an unforgettable Tap Jam with Max Pollak, a celebrated artist immortalized on a USPS Forever Stamp for his impact on tap dance. This event is more than a performance—it's a rhythmic communion inviting tap enthusiasts to join forces with a globally recognized talent. Dance alongside Pollak, who has shared stages with tap and music legends worldwide. As the curtain rises for the second set, the floor opens up for dancers and students alike to contribute their beats to the melody. So, bring your tap shoes and spirit to partake in a jam session where your moves resonate alongside the masters. Every step is a note in our collective rhythm—be part of the symphony of taps!

Bring your tap shoes and be ready to join the dance. See you there, where every step counts!

About Max Pollak: 

Max Pollak is a masterful artist who crafts dance with his body, music with his limbs, and song with his voice. His performances, known for their innovation, blend his Austrian heritage—evident in his yodel-infused German solo show "All In One"—with groundbreaking fusions of Afro-Cuban and American tap rhythms. The founder of the globally touring RumbaTap, Pollak has been celebrated for adding a traditional twist to contemporary Austrian folk music and for his dynamic collaborations in the off-Broadway hit "Carmen, to Havana and Back."

A faculty member at Sarah Lawrence College and Drew University, Pollak has been praised for his original a cappella vocal arrangements and his unique integration of tap into symphonic and chamber music. His distinguished career includes initiating Cuba’s first tap festival, collaborations with Cuban rumba masters, jazz greats, and tours with prominent percussion and tap ensembles. Pollak also brings a touch of the avant-garde to classical music, performing with acclaimed orchestras in iconic venues from Vienna's Konzerthaus to Havana's Teatro Nacional.

Renowned on the international tap scene, Pollak holds honors such as the Flo-Bert and Hoofer Awards, a Bessie Award nomination, and fellowships for his choreographic excellence. His artistry is not just a performance but an experience, inviting audiences to witness the transformative power of the body as an original instrument.