Funmi Sofola
D A N C E R
Funmi Sofola
D A N C E R
D A N C E R
D A N C E R
"You can be creative only if you love life enough that you want to enhance its beauty, you want to bring a little more music to it, a little more poetry to it, a little more dance to it."~ Osho
Funmi Sofola (She/Her) 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 Caleb Teicher, Demi Remick, Elements of Sound, Alchemy Tap Project, and Jessie Sawyers. Stage credits include New York City Center, The Joyce Theater, and Symphony Space. In addition to performing, Funmi has found joy in teaching and choreography. She's had the privilege of presenting her work at the Young Choreographer's Festival and choreographing for Pace University (FTVC). As guest faculty, Funmi has taught at Steps on Broadway and is currently on faculty with Concepts Dance Academy and Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center.
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.
"Jelly's Last Jam" Directed by Robert O'Hara
"Bzzz" directed & choreographed by Caleb Teicher
2024 Lab Cycle Dancer
Resident Directors Ayodele Casel & Torya Beard
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