Photos: Soles of Duende at Proctors

Bonded by their deep love of music and percussive dance, Soles of Duende elevates the joy and music of true collaboration across three percussive dance disciplines in a 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 dancers meld cultures and forms while communicating rhythmically with each other and musicians Ryan “the Arkitecht” Stanbury (trumpet), Okai Musik (percussion), and AJ Jagannath (electric guitar), who perform live with the dancers.

A truly collaborative sextet, the ensemble considers itself both a band and a dance group. They celebrate their respective forms and practices while showcasing the power of embracing differences. At a moment when cross-cultural conversations can feel fraught, the group provides a seamless, joyful blend of their discrete percussive dance styles and energies.