Emiko Nakagawa

Dance Magazine 25 to Watch 2026🎉 What an honor to be named #25toWatch . This was one of the things I wanted to accomplish! Thank you @dancemagazine and @ryancaseydance for featuring me and for the beautiful write-up. Thank you everyone who continues pushing me forward🫶🏼 ダンスマガジンの『2026年 世界で観るべきダンサー25人』に選んで頂きました✨ 目標に掲げていたことのひとつを達成でき、とても光栄です。 いつも背中を押して応援してくださるすべての方々に、感謝致します。これからも、精一杯頑張ります！ ⁡ #dancemagazine #25toWatch #2026

I'm Coming Out @dianaross ✨ ☓ Tapdance #dianaross #imcomingout #tapdance #nyc

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From Tokyo to NYC, Emiko Nakagawa is making waves. 🌎 And she's now joinining our 2026 presenter lineup! An internationally recognized tap artist, Emiko brings a dynamic blend of precision, musicality, and global perspective from Japan to NYC stages. Named one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch” for 2026, she’s an artist you don’t want to miss. #danceone #danceonesummit

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@dancemagazine 25 to Watch⭐️ Heart full of gratitude💙 もっと頑張ろう！ ⁡ #dancemagazine #25towatch #tapdance #lulu #nyc

#qotd: “I want to be a bridge for tap dance between the U.S. and Japan.” —Emiko Nakagawa, tap dancer and @dancemagazine “25 to Watch” pick for 2026 Tap the link in our bio for the @dancemagazine article. #EmikoNakagawa #25toWatch #TapDance #TapDancer @emiko.tap

Highlights from @tapintothebeat on April 12 at @54below featuring fun trading moments with the amazing @mikebondmusic @paul_cuffari @deckerbrother504 💖💙 ⁡ #54below #tapdance #improvisation #nyc

We’ve made a shift AND we’re gearing up for something BIG💼 🎪Circus Academy presents — “Business Business Business.” A circus about Business. 75 minutes. High octane corporate satire. The chaos of Wall Street, the precision of elite cirque, and the story of the people who toil tirelessly to make the big deal. 📣NEW DATES: May 15-17 Mark your calendars. This is one you won’t want to miss. Featuring artists from Cirque du Soleil, Teatro ZinZanni, ABCirque, House of Yes, and more, this elite team of talent will fight for the big sale and win the audience’s favor. Come to HQ and bring your business card. 🎟️ Tickets at the link in bio ⭐️In collaboration with 5Up Productions Stay tuned for @bizbizcircus

✨ Once Scholars-In-Residence >> now Festival Artists. Emiko Nakagawa & Dario Natarelli return for the 2026 Festival! 🎥 Emiko Nakagawa & Dario Natarelli rehearse onstage for the 2025 Festival’s UpClose program. 🎤 Robbie Fairchild #vaildance #tapdancer #fyp #rehearsal #bts

Get to know our #25ToWatchLive artists! First up: @emiko.tap ✨ “Emiko Nakagawa has a notebook where she writes down her goals, one of which last year was to be selected for ‘25 to Watch.’ She’s used to making her dreams come true,” writes @ryancaseydance . “Since moving to New York City in 2021, the Japanese tap artist, now 28, has performed with @dorrancedance and @calebteicher & Company. She’s also been a featured artist and scholar-in-residence at @vaildancefest . Offstage, her fiery, intricate footwork has attracted a large following on Instagram.” Catch Nakagawa in action at 25 To Watch Live in New York City! (Monday, April 27, at 7 pm in Harlem at The Apollo Stages at The Victoria) Tickets ON SALE NOW at the link in our bio! 🧡 Learn more about Nakagawa at /2026-25-to-watch/ ✨ 🎥: Nakagawa in her headliner performance at World of Dance New York 2025. (@worldofdance ) Video courtesy Nakagawa. 📸: Photo courtesy Nakagawa. #emikonakagawa #25towatch #tapdance Description: A video of Emiko Nakagawa tapping at World of Dance wearing shiny black leggings, a red shirt underneath a sparkly sheer blazer, and maroon tap shoes.