Cast & creatives
People behind the production
Ayodele Casel is a celebrated tap dancer, choreographer, and performer whose work blends storytelling with rhythmic precision. Co-creator with Torya Beard on acclaimed works like Chasing Magic, While I Have the Floor, and Diary of a Tap Dancer, Casel has helped redefine modern tap performance. Her Broadway choreography includes the 2022 revival of Funny Girl, for which she earned a Drama Desk nomination for Outstanding Choreography. Described as a trailblazer in the field, she has been recognized as a Doris Duke Artist in Dance and a United States Artists Fellow, with her image even commemorated on a U.S. Postal Service stamp in 2021. Casel continues to tour and present residencies around the world, bringing intimate, dynamic tap storytelling to diverse audiences.