Funmi Sofola is an NYC-based multidisciplinary dancer from Seattle, WA. She is an alum of Jacob's Pillow, YoungArts, Dance Lab New York, and Pace University as a BFA Commercial Dance graduate with a Minor in Arts and Entertainment Management. While earning her degree, she enjoyed opportunities to perform works by Lisa La Touche, Al Blackstone, LaTasha Barnes, Dominique Kelley, Lauren Gaul, and Rhonda Miller.

Funmi has worked with artists and companies such as Ayodele Casel, Caleb Teicher, Dormeshia, Jared Grimes, Marshal Davis Jr., Jessie Sawyers, Sole Defined (Directed by Ryan Johnson and Quynn Johnson), Elements of Sound (Directed by Sydney Burtis), and Alchemy Tap Project (Directed by Josh Scribner).  Stage credits include New York City Center (Encores! Jelly's Last Jam), The Joyce Theater (BZZZ), and the American Repertory Theater (Diary of a Tap Dancer).  In addition to performing, Funmi has found joy in teaching and choreography. She has taught at Steps on Broadway and Broadway Dance Center as guest faculty in NYC. She's also had the privilege of presenting her work at the Young Choreographer's Festival and choreographing for Pace University (FTVC). 

Through continued exploration, Funmi seeks to refine her work and evolve her stylistic expression. She is inspired by music, culinary pursuits, Kurzgesagt videos, and all that brings her joy.