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A Brooklyn-born Puerto-Rican from New Haven, a Mexican Puerto-Rican Jew from the Lower East Side, and a Bengali Indian from Jersey walked on to the wooden floor & the rest? History. Bonded by their deep love of music, their crafts, and true connection, Soles of Duende is on a lifelong mission to elevate the joy and music of true collaboration across disciplines and the celebration of the forms they practice. Based in the sounds of Tap (Amanda Castro), Flamenco (Arielle Rosales) and Kathak (Brinda Guha) , Soles of Duende’s fire is the spirit that lives within each of these women to celebrate their connection given their beautiful differences and to uplift the forms that made them.

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Amanda
Amanda Castro

Amanda Castro is a Puerto Rican-American multidisciplinary Bessie-winning artist rooted in rhythm. Most recently seen in Rhythm is Life by Dormeshia Sumbrey Edwards and Chasing Magic by Ayodele Casel, Castro is a graduate of California Institute of the Arts where she studied under Glen Eddy of Nederlands Dans Theatre and Andre Tyson from Ailey Company. Once a principal dancer of the renowned company, Urban Bush Women, she’s gone on to star in musical theatre productions such as Singing In the Rain in the role of Kathy Seldon, Jared Grimes’ ensemble in 42nd Street, “atomic” performances as Anita in Glimmerglass Festival’s West Side Story (NYT ‘18) and Lyric Opera of Chicago, among others. Castro has worked for and collaborated on various projects with artists from around the country including Soles of Duende, Justin Peck, Julio Monge, Caleb Tiecher, Michael Heitz, Jared Grimes, Francesca Zambello, and many more. She’s been fortunate to work with innovative artists in the field and is constantly on the search to be a part of stories that help elevate our collective humanity. www.acastrodance.com for more info! 

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Arielle Rosales is a Bessie-nominated Performing Artist who interweaves the worlds of Flamenco, Percussion, Theater, and Improvisation as a means to explore concepts of duende. As a performer, she has graced the stages of Carnegie Hall and The Joyce, been featured on “The Today Show” (NBC) and “Good Morning America” (ABC), and commercials for Nokia and Target. Her choreography has been featured in Man of La Mancha (Shakespeare Theater Company, Washington DC), The Latin Quarter Show (REVEL Casino & Resort, Atlantic City), and as the Flamenco Consultant for Mrs. Doubtfire on Broadway. Her most recent short film, “Becoming Mother Duende: An Ode to NYC” premiered in 2020 for CapitalOne CityParks Foundation SummerStage. Arielle is a Teaching Artist and the 2020-2021 Artist in Residence with Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana. She is a Co-Founding Dancer with the all-women percussive dance trio @solesofduende and a Band Member of the all-women Afro-Brazilian samba reggae band @batalanewyork. Follow @ariellerosales and visit www.ariellerosales.com for more info!

Brinda
Brinda Guha

Brinda Guha identifies as a non-disabled, caste-privileged, cisgender and queer South-Asian American, and is a Bessie-nominated artist based in New York City with roots in the Jersey shore and Kolkata. Her base of training is in Kathak (Malabika Guha; Ashimbandhu Bhattacharya), Manipuri (Kalavati Devi; Bimbavati Devi), Flamenco (Carmen de las Cuevas; Dionisia Garcia) and hybrid contemporary vocabularies (various). In 2010, she co-founded Kalamandir Dance Company, a contemporary Indian dance ensemble.  She's choreographed for several national stages and self-produced original feature-length dance productions which earned her artist residencies at Dixon Place (2018) and Dancewave (2019) to continue to develop work. Brinda is represented by CESD Talent Agency, directs Kalamandir of NJ dance school, is on faculty at the Ailey Extension, is a co-founder and lead artist in multicultural percussive trio, Soles of Duende, and is pursuing freelance artistic direction, performance and arts education. She continues to train in Kathak, Manipuri and contemporary dance. As a producer and curator, her vision to allow art and activism to collide was realized when she created Wise Fruit NYC in 2017, a seasonal live arts installment dedicated to the feminine divine and honoring select women-led organizations. She is also the lead researcher and curator of NCCAkron’s How People Move People Podcast, Season 4, works at ADC Consulting as a consultant for production & marketing, and works as the Senior Producing Coordinator for Dance/NYC, a dance service organization rooted in values of JEI and serving the NYC metropolitan arts worker constituency. brindaguha.com.

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FEATURE: Sole Sisters: The Cross-Cultural Collaboration Soles of Duende Offers Just the Kind of Art We Need Right Now

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FEATURE: Three Dancers and Three Traditions Converse, United by Rhythm
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Best Dance Performances of 2022 NYTimes

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Review: Radiant Artists, With a Percussive Bond NYTimes

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  • Soles of Duende in Madison, Wisconsin! | Can We Dance Here?
    Soles of Duende in Madison, Wisconsin! | Can We Dance Here?
    Mar 09, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Wisconsin Union Theater, 800 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53703, USA
    Soles of Duende visits Wisconsin Union Theater (Play Circle Theater) for a one-time performance of "Can We Dance Here?" and a post-performance talk-back.
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  • APAP Week: Showcases at the (Chelsea) Factory | Soles x Love Movement
    APAP Week: Showcases at the (Chelsea) Factory | Soles x Love Movement
    Jan 11, 2025, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
    Chelsea Factory, 547 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
    In response to calls for increased support and visibility during the annual Association of Performing Arts Professionals conference, Showcases is a platform for artists to network and share repertory highlights.
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  • Soles at DanceUSA Dance Forum 2025
    Soles at DanceUSA Dance Forum 2025
    Fri, Jan 10
    New York Hilton Midtown Trianon Ballroom
    Jan 10, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    New York Hilton Midtown Trianon Ballroom, 1335 6th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA
    The Dance Forum is a time for collegiality, conversation and learning. During the 2025 Dance Forum, colleagues will share ecosystem-wide trends, we will focus on timely topics impacting our community, and Dance/USA will share takeaways from our Strategic Reframing Process.
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  • EveryBody Dances @ Yale | All-Levels Community Workshop by Soles of Duende
    EveryBody Dances @ Yale | All-Levels Community Workshop by Soles of Duende
    Dec 15, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
    Dance Studio @ Yale Schwarzman Center, 168 Grove St, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
    EveryBody Dances @ Yale Schwarzman Center brings local and visiting dance artists to our Dance Studio to teach masterclasses in jazz, hip hop, salsa, modern, contemporary, precision dance and more! All community members are welcome. This week's instructor will be a member of the Soles of Duende comp
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  • Can We Dance Here? at Schwarzman Center-Yale
    Can We Dance Here? at Schwarzman Center-Yale
    Sat, Dec 14
    Dec 14, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Schwarzman Center-Yale, 168 Grove St, New Haven, CT 06511, USA
    NEW HAVEN, Conn., August 29, 2024—Celebrating themes of illumination, site-specific work and artists who collaborate across disciplines, Yale's Schwarzman Center announces the fall 2024 programming.
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  • BAAD!Bronx Shared Evening: SLMDances / Soles of Duende
    BAAD!Bronx Shared Evening: SLMDances / Soles of Duende
    Oct 25, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    BAAD!Bronx, 2474 Westchester Ave, Bronx, NY 10461, USA
    Choreographer Sydnie L. Mosley shares the stage with Soles of Duende, a dynamic all-female trio blending Tap, Flamenco, and Kathak dance.
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  • Soles of Duende at Prince George's Publick Playhouse in Maryland
    Soles of Duende at Prince George's Publick Playhouse in Maryland
    Sat, Oct 12
    Oct 12, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Prince George's Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Rd, Hyattsville, MD 20784, USA
    Soles of Duende visits the DMV area again, this time at Publick Playhouse.
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  • Educarte - Percussive Dance Workshop with Soles of Duende
    Educarte - Percussive Dance Workshop with Soles of Duende
    Oct 12, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    CityDance, 5207 Wisconsin Ave, Washington, DC 20015, USA
    Join us for a special percussive dance community engagement workshop with Soles of Duende on Saturday, October 12 at 2-3 p.m. at CityDance in Friendship Heights!
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  • Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble, featuring Soles & LaTasha Barnes
    Arturo O’Farrill & the Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble, featuring Soles & LaTasha Barnes
    Sep 28, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Roulette Intermedium, 509 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA
    Worldwinds is a collaborative performance bringing together GRAMMY award-winning pianist and composer Arturo O’Farrill and his Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble with two dynamic dance companies.
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  • Soles of Duende at Jamestown Dance Festival 2024
    Soles of Duende at Jamestown Dance Festival 2024
    Sun, Sep 08
    Reg Lenna Center for The Arts
    Sep 08, 2024, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Reg Lenna Center for The Arts, 116 E 3rd St, Jamestown, NY 14701, USA
    Join us for the inaugural Jamestown Dance Festival, a celebration of diverse dance forms and cultural expressions.
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  • NextStage Arts Bandwagon Summer Series: Soles of Duende (Putney, VT)
    NextStage Arts Bandwagon Summer Series: Soles of Duende (Putney, VT)
    Aug 24, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    The Putney Inn Field, 57 Putney Landing Rd, Putney, VT 05346, USA
    The Bandwagon Summer Series is a family-friendly outdoor cultural performance series running from early May through mid-October. 20 performances ranging from a diverse group of musical styles, circus arts, dance, and theater will take place at ballfields, farms, and parks throughout Windham County.
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  • Jacob's Pillow Gala 2024
    Jacob's Pillow Gala 2024
    Sat, Jun 22
    Jacob's Pillow
    Jun 22, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Jacob's Pillow, 358 George Carter Rd, Becket, MA 01223, USA
    Start your summer dancing! Celebrate the magic of the Berkshires and Jacob’s Pillow with our Season Opening Gala. Known as the ultimate summer kickoff, the Gala is sure to be a spectacular evening of conversation, connection, and inspiration, capped off with lots of dancing.
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  • Soles of Duende @ Bryant Park Summer Series!
    Soles of Duende @ Bryant Park Summer Series!
    Jun 07, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    New York, New York, NY 10018, USA
    The renowned David Dorfman Dance closes the second Contemporary Dance, alongside percussive dance ensemble Soles of Duende. Curated by Tiffany Rea-Fisher
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  • Performing Arts Series: Soles of Duende @ Bryn Mawr College
    Performing Arts Series: Soles of Duende @ Bryn Mawr College
    Feb 03, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Bryn Mawr, 150 N Merion Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, USA
    onded by their deep love of music, their crafts, and true connection, Soles of Duende is on a lifelong mission to elevate the joy and music of true collaboration across disciplines and the celebration of the forms they practice. Based in the sounds of Tap (Amanda Castro), Flamenco (Arielle Rosales)
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  • All-Levels Percussive Dance Workshop @ Bryn Mawr College
    All-Levels Percussive Dance Workshop @ Bryn Mawr College
    Feb 02, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Bryn Mawr, 150 N Merion Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010, USA
    Move alongside 2023 Bessies Award nominee for Outstanding Breakout Choreographers, Soles of Duende! This workshop is designed for all levels and is based in the sounds of Tap, Flamenco, and Kathak.
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  • Soles of Duende @ American Dance Platform (The Joyce)
    Soles of Duende @ American Dance Platform (The Joyce)
    Sun, Jan 14
    Jan 14, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    The Joyce Theater (New York), 175 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA
    Soles of Duende makes their Joyce Theater debut for the American Dance Platform.
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  • Soles of Duende @ American Dance Platform (The Joyce)
    Soles of Duende @ American Dance Platform (The Joyce)
    Thu, Jan 11
    Jan 11, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Joyce Theater (New York), 175 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA
    Soles of Duende makes their Joyce Theater debut for the American Dance Platform.
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  • Aangan Gala 2023
    Aangan Gala 2023
    Thu, Nov 30
    https://www.aangannyc.org/gala
    Nov 30, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    https://www.aangannyc.org/gala
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