Acclaimed tap dancer and choreographer Ayodele Casel creates highly narrative works rooted in expressions of selfhood, culture, and agency. Named one of the New York Times “biggest breakout stars of 2019,” Casel has performed at The White House, Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden, and Off-Broadway with Savion Glover as the only woman in his touring company N.Y.O.T.s. (Not Your Ordinary Tappers). Her works have been presented at The Joyce Theater, Lincoln Center, New York City Center, Symphony Space, Dance Theater Workshop, The Triad Theater, and Joe’s Pub at The Public Theater.

During her week-long Summer Stages Dance @ ICA/Boston residency, Casel will develop a new, electrifying solo tap work featuring the music of legendary jazz drummer Max Roach. Get a sneak peak of this thrilling new piece during an open rehearsal at the ICA.

Ayodele Casel

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Summer Stages Dance @ ICA/Boston is made possible, in part, with the support of Jane Karol and Howard Cooper, George and Ann Colony, The Aliad Fund, and Stephanie and Leander McCormick-Goodhart.