“A tap dancer and choreographer of extraordinary depth” (The New York Times), Ayodele Casel captures the spark of connection and creation in her latest work, Ayodele Casel: Chasing Magic. Directed by Torya Beard, a long-time collaborator and Creative Director for Casel’s 2019 unanimously-praised Joyce debut, the work “fully taps into tap dance’s expressive and athletic potential and stretches the boundaries of the form” (The Harvard Crimson).
Awarded “Outstanding Production” for the 2021 Bessie Awards, Ayodele Casel: Chasing Magic is “an inspiring celebration of life...and exactly what an audience finally attending live performances again needs to lift its spirits.”
In its premiere for live audiences in New York City, the work features performances by Grammy Award-winning composer and pianist Arturo O'Farrill, singer/songwriter Crystal Monee Hall, percussionist Keisel Jimenez, and tap artists Amanda Castro, Kurt Csolak, Naomi Funaki, John Manzari, Anthony Morigerato, and Dre Torres.
