24th Anniversary Performance

RTP, NC – Collage Dance Company, a group of young dancers and musicians working together to explore African and African American dance and music traditions, will present M’SEMBA at its 24th Spring Performance on Saturday, May, 2 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 3 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Both shows will be performed at the Reynolds Theater in the Bryan University Center, Duke University, in Durham, NC 27708. Tickets are available at the Hayti Heritage Center’s box office. Call 683-1709 x 22. Concert ticket prices are $15 for adults and $10 for children. Group rates are available.

Sadiyah Shakur is the artistic director and Toni K. Hall is the assistant artistic director. This year’s anniversary performance entitled M’SEMBA: passing down power and strength from one generation to another.

“We’re excited to showcase the newest members and new dances this year. The performance is upbeat and fun for the entire family. Our goal is to bring the joy of dance to as many people as possible.” said Shakur.

The company is based at The St. Joseph’s Hayti Heritage Center. Members ranging in ages from 9 – 20, represent youth from across the Triangle including Cary, Raleigh, Garner, and Durham. Company members serve as role models of self-determination and unity for other African American youth today in our community. Collage Dance Company has performed at the annual Kwanzaa Celebrations in Cary and Durham and many local festivals and events. Tickets for the spring performance at Duke will also be available at the door.

Proceeds from the concert will benefit dance scholarships for graduating members who will attend college in the fall. Ads and sponsorships are also available. Visit the website to learn more at www.collagedancecompany.org