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Diary Of A Tap Dancer, American Repertory Theater

Written & Choreographed by Ayodele Casel Directed by Torya Beard 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. The electric new play weaves together dance, narrative, and song to reveal the power of reclaiming language, culture, and one’s own identity. This world-premiere production traces Ayodele’s life from her roots in The Bronx and Puerto Rico, while celebrating the extraordinary and often-overlooked women tap dancers who paved the way.

Diary Of A Tap Dancer, Written by Ayodele Casel, Directed by Torya Beard

Ayodele Casel & Torya Beard's ROOTED for ALL ARTS Part, Present, Future

Artist, scholar and tap dancer Ayodele Casel reflects on the historical figures and events that have shaped society through an oral history with civil rights lawyer Sherrilyn Ifill and performances from a group of dancers, composers and writers. Co-directed by Casel and Torya Beard. Director of photography & editor, Kurt Csolak.

Speaking In Dance: Ayodele Casel "Freedom...In Progress"

Digital Curtain Chat Chasing Magic

Creator and Choreographer Ayodele Casel and Director Torya Beard join longtime friend and fellow tap artist Michela Marino Lerman for a discussion about their latest work, CHASING MAGIC. Video excerpts of AYODELE CASEL CHASING MAGIC by Kurt Csolak (2021)

Idina Menzel Talks A BroaderWay Foundation on Power of Women: The Changemakers Special

Idina Menzel was featured on Lifetime and Variety's Power of Women: The Changemakers Special. Idina spoke about her foundation, A BroaderWay, and helped spotlight ABW's executive director, Torya Beard, and co-director of graduate programs, Ayodele Casel. For more on A BroaderWay, visit: https://ABroaderWay.org/

Ayodele Casel: Chasing Magic

“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, Chasing Magic. Directed by Torya Beard, a long-time collaborator and Creative Director for Casel’s 2019 unanimously-praised Joyce debut, Chasing Magic explores the magic of both tap dance and daily life.

Torya Beard & Ayodele Casel: The Lunch Room (A.R.T.) Episode 43

Collaborators Ayodele Casel and Torya Beard visit to chat about capturing the spark of connection in Chasing Magic, transforming it from its virtual premiere in spring 2021 to its live premiere at A.R.T. this fall. Learn about how theater, storytelling, and tap intersect in their work to express identity, culture, language, and communication, and to hear about recent joint and individual projects.

Chasing Magic at A.R.T. Taps Its Way into Hearts

Audience Response Ayodele Casel: Chasing Magic SEP 25 - OCT 9 Created by Ayodele Casel Directed by Torya Beard

DLNY Tap Dance Project, Spring 2021

Helmed by Resident Directors Ayodele Casel and Torya Beard, DLNY’s inaugural Tap Dance Project launched in Spring 2021. Combining our Connect mentorship and Lab Cycle programs,DLNY partnered with Pace University to provide a diverse group of tap dance choreographers resources

The APAP Honors/2022 APAP Award Ceremony - May 24, 2022

CIPA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Creative Producing: Torya Beard, director, creative consultant, curator, choreographer, and producer specializing in dance and theater

Jesus Christ Superstar: Highlights from the All-Female Studio Cast Recording

Download and stream Jesus Christ Superstar: Highlights from the All-Female Studio Cast Recording https://ffm.to/jesuschristsuperstar https://www.she-is-risen.net

IABD OPEN SPACE Episode 7: REMOVING THE BARRIER: Staying Connected To The Whole

SUBSCRIBE Topic: REMOVING THE BARRIER: Staying Connected To The Whole Original Air Date: (May 27, 2020) 5:30p - 7:00p Host: Fatima Jones (Apollo Theater) Guest: Torya Beard (A BroaderWay) Guest: Indira Goodwine (New England Foundation for the Arts) Guest: Abdo Sayegh Rodriguez (TU Dance) Open Space, our Artist Connectivity Series. This series is a collaboration between Francine Sheffield (Sheffield Global Arts Management) and Kristopher McDowell (KMP Artists) in partnership with The International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD). Together we will host an Artist Connectivity Series specially for Dance Artists of Color in the United States. This Connectivity Series will be announced soon for International artists living outside of the contiguous United States.

Pass the Mic x A BroaderWay Conversation from A BroaderWay Foundation on Vimeo.

Pass the Mic x A BroaderWay Conversation

Pass the Mic Founder Dionne Figgins curated and led a discussion with Angela Wildflower, Sydnee Winters, and ABW's LITs (Leaders-in-Training) Amaini and Vanessa on their experience with Pass the Mic Broadway—an opportunity for Angela and Sydnee to share their platforms with Amaini and Vanessa.