Ayodele Casel
Ayodele Casel, a Doris Duke Artist in the dance category, is an award-winning and critically acclaimed tap dancer and choreographer. Born in The Bronx and raised in Puerto Rico, her …
Free Community Event: Open to all – no Duke affiliation required!
Rubenstein Arts Center Dance Studio 124
2020 Campus Drive
Durham, NC 27708
Free Community Event: Open to all – no Duke affiliation required!
Calling dancers of all forms, musicians, spoken word poets, and vocalists to share space and spend time together. Be prepared to play and jam with Ayodele Casel and the Company of Rooted as they build the Duke-Durham-specific elements of Rooted. Out of an abundance of caution, please mask for this engagement. If you do not have a mask, there will be extras available.
Out of an abundance of caution, please mask for this engagement. If you do not have a mask, there will be extras available.
Meet the Dancer
Ayodele Casel, a Doris Duke Artist in the dance category, is an award-winning and critically acclaimed tap dancer and choreographer. Born in The Bronx and raised in Puerto Rico, her …
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