Emiko Nakagawa

Hometown: Tokyo, Japan

Favorite O'Mara Floor: 2.5′ x 2′ Folding Sprung Maple Tap Floor

Website: https://www.emikotap.com/

Emiko Nakagawa

Dance Style: Tap & Hiphop

Biography

Japanese Tap dance artist based in NY.

After coming to NY, Emiko works for Caleb Teicher & Company, Dorrance Dance and more of New York based dance companies.

She is an alumnus of The School at Jacob’s Pillow 2023.

She successfully made her first circus appearance which New York Circus Project are the presenting organization in 2025.

Most recently, Emiko was selected for Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch” for 2026.

Her choreographies and performances have been shown at 54 Below, Symphony Space, The Joyce Theater, World of Dance (Headliner), 92NY, Vail Dance Festival and more, and she has a great appreciation for working and performing with amazing artists in U.S.

Why is Sprung Flooring important to you?

To make my tap dance life more exciting

Why do you love O'Mara Sprung Floors?

It is very good for legs, and makes the tap dance sound very beautiful

Career Highlights

Dance with Caleb Teicher & Company, Dorrance Dance
Performance at Vail Dance Festival
World of Dance Headlining
Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch” for 2026
Success at many international tap dance contests