Lavi, Sharon (Nombre de persona)

Established in Barcelona since 2002 under the direction of tap dancer and choreographer Sharon Lavi, the company presently offers 4 productions for touring. Having introduced an avant-garde current within its scene, from its early stages, the project has contributed to the development & nurturing of an energetic community related to tap dance, music & creation. Artistic Director & Choreographer: Sharon Lavi Co-choreographer: Mandy Kol Design Advisor: Isabel Lasa Fund raising & Communication: Irene Reig Production Assitant: Estefanía Porqueras http://www.sharonlavicompany.com/#!about/c10fk

Dancer, choreographer and teacher of a personal style of tap dancing, born in Tel Aviv. Has dedicated his professional career to the investigation, creation and production of a contemporary genre in tap. Was raised in south-America and in Israel, studied music and theatre since his early childhood and at the age of 13 was introduced into tap dance by Michal Quittner-Israelstam at the Raanana Dance Center in Israel. Personally mentored by the school’s director, tap artist – Zvia Brumer, and later-on by Ellida Geyra, an important pioneer in the Israeli dance scene, he studied different styles of dance and was encouraged to investigate, create and lead. Along the years, he continuously attended international jazz tap festivals, seminars and events where he studied with renowned masters and teachers but was especially influenced by tap master Sarah Petronio. http://www.festival-claquettes.com/en/guest-teachers/sharon-lavi