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BIO

Casel is an American actress, tap dancer and choreographer. Raised in Puerto Rico, she derived inspiration for her tap style from salsa music. While in college, she studied with Baakari Wilder and Charles Goddertz. She became the first, and remains the only, woman to be a member of Savion Glover's Not Your Ordinary Tappers.

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STAGE CREDITS

Really Rosie Really Rosie
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Revival, 2017
Performer
Savion Glover: Downtown
[Off-Broadway]
1998
Performer

Productions

Wonderful TownWonderful Town
 
[Off-Broadway, 2025]
Tap Choreographer
Funny GirlFunny Girl
 
[US Tour, 2023]
Tap Choreographer
Funny GirlFunny Girl
 
[Broadway, 2022]
Tap Choreography
Really RosieReally Rosie
 
[Off-Broadway, 2017]
Choreographer

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Choreography

Ayodele Casel, Funny Girl

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Anika Noni Rose and Aisha Jackson to Star in WONDERFUL TOWN at Encores! Photo
Anika Noni Rose and Aisha Jackson to Star in WONDERFUL TOWN at Encores!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025

Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose and Aisha Jackson will lead New York City Center Encores! Wonderful Town. Learn more about the upcoming performance and see how to purchase tickets.
AMERICAN STREET DANCER by Rennie Harris Comes to Penn Live Arts Photo
AMERICAN STREET DANCER by Rennie Harris Comes to Penn Live Arts
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025

Penn Live Arts will present the world premiere of American Street Dancer by Artist-in-Residence Rennie Harris in March. Learn more about the new work here!
United States Artists Reveals List of 2025 Fellows Photo
United States Artists Reveals List of 2025 Fellows
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025

 United States Artists has announced the 2025 USA Fellows, a cohort of 50 artists and collectives from 10 creative disciplines. Learn more about the 2025 fellows here!
The New York Pops Presents LET'S MISBEHAVE: THE SONGS OF COLE PORTER At Carnegie Hall Photo
The New York Pops Presents LET'S MISBEHAVE: THE SONGS OF COLE PORTER At Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2025

The New York Pops continues its 24-25 season with Let's Misbehave: The Songs of Cole Porter on Friday, February 7, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.
Travis Knights Brings THE MARS PROJECT to Théâtre Maisonneuve Photo
Travis Knights Brings THE MARS PROJECT to Théâtre Maisonneuve
by Stephi Wild - Jan 6, 2025

Danse Danse will present The Mars Project, a show by tap dance virtuoso Travis Knights. Through a skilful blend of artistic disciplines, this show promises an immersion where dance, music and science fiction meet.
Review: American Repertory Theater's DIARY OF A TAP DANCER is Illuminating Look at Da Photo
Review: American Repertory Theater's DIARY OF A TAP DANCER is Illuminating Look at Dance History
by R. Scott Reedy - Jan 2, 2025

Get a ticket, if you still can, to her illuminating and immensely entertaining new play “Diary of a Tap Dancer” – being given its world premiere production by the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge through January 4, 2025 – and you’ll never forget it.
Photos: DIARY OF A TAP DANCER Opens At American Repertory Theatre Photo
Photos: DIARY OF A TAP DANCER Opens At American Repertory Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2024

Trailblazing tap dancer and choreographer Ayodele Casel and longtime collaborator director Torya Beard return to A.R.T. this holiday season to share the joyful, resilient, and liberating spirit of tap. Go inside opening night in new photos.
Photos: DIARY OF A TAP DANCER At American Repertory Theater Photo
Photos: DIARY OF A TAP DANCER At American Repertory Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2024

Trailblazing tap dancer and choreographer Ayodele Casel and longtime collaborator director Torya Beard (Chasing Magic, Funny Girl) return to A.R.T. this holiday season to share the joyful, resilient, and liberating spirit of tap. Check out photos from the show.
FUNNY GIRL Comes to the Overture Center This Month Photo
FUNNY GIRL Comes to the Overture Center This Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2024

FUNNY GIRL is coming to Overture Center for the Arts in Madison, Wis., for a limited one-week engagement beginning December 31. Learn more about about the musical and find out how to get tickets here!
Review: FUNNY GIRL Is Fabulous at DCPA Photo
Review: FUNNY GIRL Is Fabulous at DCPA
by Jon Bee - Dec 12, 2024

What did our critic think of FUNNY GIRL NATIONAL TOUR at DCPA?
Wayne Brady, J. Harrison Ghee, Harvey Guillén & More Join ANYTHING GOES at Pasadena Photo
Wayne Brady, J. Harrison Ghee, Harvey Guillén & More Join ANYTHING GOES at Pasadena Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2024

Additional cast members have been revealed for Anything Goes in Concert at Pasadena Civic Auditorium, featuring Jinkx Monsoon and more!
A.R.T. Unveils Associated Programming For DIARY OF A TAP DANCER Photo
A.R.T. Unveils Associated Programming For DIARY OF A TAP DANCER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2024

American Repertory Theater has revealed programming associated with its upcoming production of Diary of a Tap Dancer including film screenings, on-site engagement, and a post-show conversation with acclaimed dancer Dianne Walker. Learn more!
The Joyce's 2025 Spring/Summer Season Announced Photo
The Joyce's 2025 Spring/Summer Season Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 11, 2024

Linda Shelton, Executive Director of The Joyce Theater Foundation, has announced the calendar of performances from renowned U.S. and international dance companies slated for The Joyce Theater's Spring/Summer ‘25 Season.
Tickets to FUNNY GIRL At Bass Concert Hall to go on Sale This Week Photo
Tickets to FUNNY GIRL At Bass Concert Hall to go on Sale This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2024

FUNNY GIRL is coming to Bass Concert Hall for a limited one-week engagement this winter. The Broadway revival features iconic songs, including “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “I’m the Greatest Star,” and “People.” Learn how to purchase tickets.
FUNNY GIRL Comes To The Ohio Theatre This March Photo
FUNNY GIRL Comes To The Ohio Theatre This March
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 7, 2024

FUNNY GIRL is coming to Columbus for an eight-show run March 25-30, 2025, at the Ohio Theatre.
Photos: DIARY OF A TAP DANCER In Rehearsal At American Repertory Theater Photo
Photos: DIARY OF A TAP DANCER In Rehearsal At American Repertory Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2024

Trailblazing tap dancer and choreographer Ayodele Casel and longtime collaborator director Torya Beard (Chasing Magic, Funny Girl) return to A.R.T. this holiday season to share the joyful, resilient, and liberating spirit of tap. Look inside rehearsal in new photos.
Photos: John Manzari Sings And Taps In RECENTER At Birdland Photo
Photos: John Manzari Sings And Taps In RECENTER At Birdland
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2024

Birdland presented tap dancer/singer John Manzari on the historic stage with Recenter, on Monday, November 4. See photos here!
FUNNY GIRL Comes To Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall In January Photo
FUNNY GIRL Comes To Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall In January
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 12, 2024

FUNNY GIRL will be performed at BBMann from January 21-26, 2025. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 15 at 10 AM.
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Reveals November Programming Photo
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater Reveals November Programming
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 2, 2024

Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater are open this November with a full slate of nightly performances. Learn more about the November 2024 lineup, featuring a diverse array of performances from renowned jazz musicians and emerging artists.
Photos: RAGTIME at City Center Opening Night Gala Photo
Photos: RAGTIME at City Center Opening Night Gala
by Bruce Glikas - Nov 1, 2024

Go inside the opening night performance and gala dinner for Ragtime at City Center in the photos here!
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