Footwork And Sole Dance Company was founded in April 2016​ by Artistic Director, Latoya Nickeela Walker​. Footwork And Sole emerged from her frustrations with the sociological disparities she was experiencing as a dance profession​al. Throughout her dance career she​ has endured people regarding her work as a fun hobby, ​patrons undermining her academic valu​e, and ​the general public failing to understand the impactfulness of ​dance as a whole. But the​ aforementioned are systemic issues that dance studios, companies, and organizations kept perpetuating. Having lived in 5 states across the U.S. and taunting more than 15 years of teaching experience, she​ came to realize that most organizations focus​ed their efforts on winning trophies or winning parents/administrators with gimmicks simply because it sells. The truth of the matter is that professional dancers otherwise risk financial instability or budget cuts that erase them. Moreover, the quality of the education being offered in most dance spaces is inconsistent among staff members because there's limited professional development available to us (especially at a price we can afford). 
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Footwork And Sole Dance Company features a traveling contemporary dance company and community dance ministry. These two dance departments are structured with the intention of teaching society that dance is so much more than entertainment.​​ Both departments also offer educational workshops pertaining to dance history, technique, and choreography. We have had the opportunity to  serve numerous communities throughout Connecticut and across the United States. Our collaborations include Full Expression! Dance Collective in Colorado, Canyon Concert Ballet in Colorado, Colorado State University, HartBeat Ensemble, Arts for Learning CT, and CT Association of Schools.   ​​