Proctors and Union College have announced a two-day residency by Soles of Duende which is set to take place from October 16-17. It will include a participatory workshop, lecture/demonstration, and both educational and public performances. The residency is made possible by the partnership of the venue and college, as well as a major gift from alumna Gus Davis (Union class of ’59) and his wife Sue in memory of their daughter Stephanie.
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. They’ll be joined on stage by 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.
This engagement marks Union College’s 17th annual Stephanie C. Davis dance residency. “We are thrilled to welcome Soles of Duende as our 2025 Stephanie C. Davis Resident Company. This electrifying percussive ensemble showcases the power of cultures coming together in a celebration of rhythm, movement, and joy,” claims Laurie Zabele Cawley, Union’s Director of Dance. “Their work bursts with energy, blending traditions into a vibrant celebration of community and art.”
Tickets for the Oct. 17 performance at Proctors are on sale now. Seating is general admission. Tickets are $45.50 with a $25 rate for students by using the code STUDENT25. Tickets may be purchased in person at the Box Office at Proctors at 432 State Street in Schenectady, by calling (518) 346-6204, or online by visiting atproctors.org.
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