SOLE Defined

“Percussive Dance at its BEST!”

– WPAS (Washington Performing Arts Society) 

SOLE Defined is the Washington Metro area’s leading arts organization specializing in percussive dance – using the body as an instrument to create musical expression. Advancing styles such as Tap, Stepping, Body Percussion, Sand Dance, and Gumboot; this BIPOC led company infuses powerful skills to delight and inspire audiences.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

ARTS EDUCATION

PERCUSSIVE DANCE THEATRE

“Their high-powered fusion of percussive dance, comedy and audience participation is simply amazing.”

Claire Mayer, DansEncore

 

“Whenever they are in the house, you can be sure your audiences are in for an engaging, high-engery treat!"

-Jane Rabinovitz, Co-Director of Dance Programming, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

 

SOLE Defined is a true gem and has made great strides in keeping the tradition and history of percussive movement and Tap Dance alive."

-Temisha Richardson, Dance Supervisor, Prince George's County Public Schools

 

"...visually and emotionally stimulating performance that pays homage to its African roots with the contemporary freshness that captures students and leaves them only wanting more."

-Lindsey Roberts, Arts Education Fellow, Young Audiences

 

“SOLE Defined engaged the audience with their melody of beats, wit, and dancing feet.”

- Ariana Brawley, Jacob’s Pillow