STOCKHOLM INTERNATIONAL TAP DANCE FESTIVAL has the great pleasure to present Max Pollak Group, performing their high energy dance & music show for the grand opening of the 2026 festival!
"Trailblazing musician and bandleader Max Pollak brings his signature blend of percussive dance, body percussion and vocals to the concert stage, presenting a mix original compositions and Cuban, American and Colombian classics.
His powerful ensemble of international musicians and singer-dancers blends jazz, tap dance, Afro-Caribbean traditions, and Latin into a dynamic experience, and they bring fire and fun to get the audience dancing in the aisles.
Max's extraordinary musicianship has put him on stage with legends like Ray Brown, Chucho Valdés, Paquito D'Rivera, Pedrito Martinez, and Danilo Pérez, and even classical superstars like Diana Damrau and Zubin Mehta.
A testament to his impact, Max Pollak is featured on the U.S. Postal Service Forever Stamp honoring Tap Dance.”
MAX POLLAK - Artistic Director
MICHAEL JELLICK - piano
New York based pianist who has been playing, touring, and/or recording with musical greats as Bobby McFerrin, Common, Christian MeBride, Sheila Jordan, Ingrid Jensen, Marcus Belgrave
SAMUEL TORRES - percussion
A 2019 Latin Grammy Award Winner who has worked with giants as Tito Puente, Arturo Sandoval, Paquito D’Rivera, Yo-Yo Ma, Chick Corea, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Shakira.
ALEXIS CUADRADO - double bass
Award winning composer, producer, bandleader, bassist, and educator, and founder of The Plaza Roja in New York City.
CLAUDIA RAHARDJANOTO - vocals, tap dance, body percussion
Started her professional dance career at the Deutsche Open Berlin at the age of nine, and she has been featured on the cover of Dance Teacher Magazine.
NICHOLAS VAN YOUNG - tap dance, body percussion & percussion
A 2014 Bessie Award Winner, and one of the world’s leading tap dancers, who starred in STOMP and was Associate Artistic Director of Dorrance Dance for over a decade.
CAMILA ALDET - vocals, tap dance, body percussion
New York based performing artist with an international career in music and theater, who has performed in many musical productions, both on Broadway and on tour around the U.S.
Special Guest Artists: ANTHONY MORIGERATO and ROXANE BUTTERFLY
STF is one of the main tap dance events in the world, gathering people from about 45 different countries. The 2026 festival runs April 1-7 and brings you shows & performances, battles & competitions, jam sessions + workshops for everybody, complete beginners to professionals. www.stockholmtapfestival.se. Also check out the festival closing show! STF 2026 Showcase Gala - Rival, April 5th
STF 2026 is supported by the City of Stockholm, The Swedish Arts Council and Region Stockholm
