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Ayodele Casel
American tap dancer (born )
Ayodele Casel | |
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| Born | () June 5, (age&#;49) Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Tap dancer, choreographer |
| Years&#;active | –present |
| Website | |
Ayodele Casel (born June 5, )[1] is an American tap dancer and choreographer.
Raised in Puerto Rico, she derived inspiration for her tap style from salsa music. She became the first and remains the only woman to be a member of Savion Glover's Not Your Ordinary Tappers.
Early life and education
Ayodele Casel was born in the Bronx in New York City.
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Her parents were martial artist Tayari Casel and Aida Tirado. Ayodele moved to Rincon, Puerto Rico when she was in the 4th grade, returning to New York in In Puerto Rico, Casel listened to the music of Hector Lavoe, the El Gran Combo, and Celia Cruz.
Their salsa music would influence her tap dance style.[1] While in high school, Casel became "obsessed" with the films of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.[2