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CELEBRATING
AFRICAN HERITAGE, WOMEN'S HISTORY, AND ASIAN CULTURE
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FEBRUARY 23, 7:30
PM
Step Afrika! is the
first professional company dedicated to the
tradition of stepping. Under C. Brian Williams’
leadership, stepping has evolved into one of America’s
cultural exports, touring more than 50 countries across the
globe. Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced
by historically African American fraternities and sororities;
traditional West and Southern African dances; and an array of
contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic
experience. Performances are much more than dance shows; they integrate
songs, storytelling, humor, and audience participation. The blend of
technique, agility, and pure energy in each performance creates a
heart-pounding audience experience.
Location: Shea
Center for Performing Arts
General Admission:
$5
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MOSAIC DANCE
THEATER COMPANY PRESENTS
THROUGH HER EYES:
WOMEN OF THE NEAR EAST THROUGH THE AGES
MARCH 23, 7:00 PM
The award-winning Mosaic
Dance Theater Company (MDTC), based in Glen Ridge, NJ, in collaboration
with WP Presents!, celebrates Women’s History Month and women’s
contributions to world culture by taking you on a journey through the
ages, in Through Her Eyes: Women of the Near East Through the
Ages, a joyous multimedia dance experience. Travel through
millennia to meet two historical women of the ancient Middle East, who,
despite struggles and repression, triumphed over cultural and religious
obstacles to attain greatness in their respective lives and times.
Their stories, told in MDTC’s signature style of dance/story theater,
embody the majestic power and resilience of the human spirit, providing
an illuminating look at women's achievements in ancient times. Be
captivated by the exuberance and grace of engaging folkloric women’s
dances of North Africa and the Middle East. Lavish costumes, virtuosic
choreography, and sparkling storytelling make Through Her
Eyes one event you won’t want to miss.
Location: Shea
Center for Performing Arts
Reserved Seating:
Orchestra $30 • Front Loge $25 •
Students with ID (1
ticket per student) $10
Senior citizens and
WP employees and alumni are eligible for a 10% discount by visiting the
box office in person. 15% off for groups of 15 or more.
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SOUNDS OF KOREA
MARCH 30, 7:00 PM
The mesmerizing “Fan
Dance” and “Drums of Ecstasy” are among the dazzling and engaging
repertoire of Sounds of Korea. Under the direction of Sue Yeon Park,
noted master artist and recent recipient of the NEA National Fellowship
Heritage Award, Sounds of Korea specializes in a repertoire which spans
a vast range of styles and settings, from classical court music and
dance traditions to theatrical masked dances and solo instrumental
folk genres. Using a wide variety of percussion and wind instruments,
including the prominent kayagum, Sounds of Korea’s beautifully crafted
instruments and colorful costumes play an integral role in their
stunning productions.
Location: Shea
Center for Performing Arts
General Admission:
$15
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OTHER UPCOMING
EVENTS
February 22
Distinguished
Lecturer Series presents
An Evening with
Fran Lebowitz
February 25
Forever Ray
Paying Homage to
the Musical Genius of Ray Charles
March 5
Omnium Circus
I'm Possible
March 10
Killer Queen: A
Tribute to Queen
March 25
The Dirty Dozen
Brass Band
March 31
Brian Culbertson -
The Trilogy Tour
April 16
Dianne Reeves with
Romero Lubambo
April 22
Louis Prima Jr. and
The Witnesses
GOING ON SALE
SOON
COMING COM
April 30
Top of the World:
A Carpenters
Tribute
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Shea Center for
Performing Arts | 973.720.2371 |
wp-presents.org
Email: boxoffice@wpunj.edu
Shea Center Box
Office
Hours of Operation
Monday: 10:00 a.m.
- 2:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.
- 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00
a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 10:00
a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m.
- 2:00 p.m.
No refunds or
exchanges. All sales are final. All programs, artists, dates, policies,
prices, and times are subject to change.
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WP Presents! programs are made possible
in part by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a
Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.
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William Paterson University
300 Pompton Road
Wayne, New Jersey 07470
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