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Ayodele Casel

tap dance·Dance·established·United States
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QUALITY-TO-FAME GAP SCORE
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YT SUBS
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Ayodele Casel is a prominent American tap dancer and choreographer born in 1975 in the Bronx and raised in Puerto Rico, who became the first and only woman in Savion Glover's renowned tap ensemble. She is a trailblazing artist who has received multiple prestigious awards including a Bessie Award and Drama Desk nomination for her acclaimed works like 'Chasing Magic' and 'The Remix'.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (8)
  • New York Times breakout star of 2019
  • 2017 Hoofer Award
  • Herb Alpert Award recipient
  • Doris Duke Artist
  • United States Artist Fellowship
  • 2019-2020 Radcliffe Fellowship at Harvard
  • Bessie Award winner for 'Chasing Magic'
  • Drama Desk nomination for choreography in 'Funny Girl'
WHAT FANS SAY (3)

First woman to join Savion Glover's Not Your Ordinary Tappers

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Provided tap choreography for the Broadway revival of 'Funny Girl' and received a 2022 Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Choreography

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Ayodele Casel has a dedicated reviews section on her official website

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FREQUENTLY ASKED (4)
Q:Is Ayodele Casel underrated?

Ayodele Casel has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 53 out of 100. there is a meaningful gap between their artistic quality and mainstream recognition. they have notable achievements including new york times breakout star of 2019.

Q:What genre is Ayodele Casel?

Ayodele Casel works in tap dance originating from United States (New York). As a dance artist at the "established" level, Ayodele Casel has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader tap dance scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:Who are similar artists to Ayodele Casel?

Fans of Ayodele Casel often also enjoy Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards, Savion Glover, Jason Samuels Smith, Michelle Dorrance, Derick Grant. These artists share common ground in the tap dance space and/or the United States dance scene. If you appreciate Ayodele Casel's approach to tap dance, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Ayodele Casel more famous?

With a Gap Score of 53/100, Ayodele Casel's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (established). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage.

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