Kazunori Kumagai

Kazunori Kumagai “Kaz” is a "True Tap Artist” (New York Times), who is always searching his expression through the sounds and the rhythm. At age 19, Kaz came to NY and trained in the New York Shakespeare Festival Institute of tap “Funk University" the training workshop for the big hit Broadway musical Bring in da' Noise, Bring in 'da Funk. He is the recipient of numerous awards such as the 2016 Bessie Award “Outstanding Performer,” 2014 Flo-Bert Award, and 2006 Dance Magazine “25 to Watch.” News Week Japan selected him as one of the “100 Most influential Japanese People in the World.” 2019-20 Kaz was a 92Y Harkness Artist in Residence, and he presented his solo performance “Hear/Here.” In 2021, Kaz was featured as one of the main performers for the TOKYO OLYMPIC 2020 Opening Ceremony, and he also choreographed and composed two songs for the ceremony.