Music From The Sole

Music From The Sole brings a vibrant fusion of tap dance and live music to the George Mason University Center for the Arts as part of the Great Performances at Mason series. Led by Brazilian choreographer Leonardo Sandoval and composer Gregory Richardson, the ensemble breaks down the boundaries between sound and movement, drawing from samba, passinho (Brazilian funk), Afro-Cuban, jazz, and house. As a Mason Artist-in-Residence, the company not only performs but also engages the community through classes and workshops. Their program for this evening includes the piece “I Didn’t Come to Stay,” and the performance will be audio described for accessibility. A pre-performance discussion begins one hour before the show, and free student tickets are available to Mason students on a limited basis.

When: Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 7:30 p.m.

Venue: George Mason University Center for the Arts, Concert Hall, Fairfax Campus

Tickets: $60, $52, and $38; half-price for youth through Grade 12 (prices include all fees)

Performers: Music From The Sole, led by Leonardo Sandoval (choreographer) and Gregory Richardson (composer); the company includes tap dancers and live musicians

Run time: Approximately 60 minutes, with no intermission

Ages: Appropriate for all ages

Accessibility: This performance will be audio described

Note: A pre-performance discussion will be held one hour prior to the performance; a limited number of free tickets are available for Mason students (available two Tuesdays before the event); a digital program will be posted the week of the performance