Via Katlehong Dance Premieres WOZA At Montclair State Univ 5/7-5/10

Johannesburg's Via Katlehong Dance will conclude Peak Performances @ Montclair 2008/09 season with the American premiere of "Woza," which received rave reviews in Paris in March where it played to sold-out houses at the Théâtre National de Chaillot.

A vibrant celebration of the movement and rhythms of natural forces, wind, and animals, "Woza" is filled with energetic, powerful and aggressive dancing amplified by strong stamping feet, hand clapping and singing. The work combines Pantsula -- the South African township urban dance -- and traditional Gumboots dance, mixed with African contemporary movement. "Woza" is accompanied by vocals and live music played on traditional and nontraditional South African instruments.

Ticket and Transportation Information: All tickets are $15, and are available at the Alexander Kasser Theater Box Office or by calling 973-655-5112 or online at www.peakperfs.org.

Van or bus service is available from New York City ($10 per person, roundtrip) from the Maritime Hotel on 9th Avenue and 16th Street to the Alexander Kasser Theater for selected performances. Please make your bus reservations by calling the box office at 973-655-5112.

For train service (available only on weekdays) go online to: www.njtransit.com or call 1-800-772-2222.

Montclair State University is located at One Normal Avenue, Montclair, New Jersey 07043

WNYC is a media sponsor for the 2008/2009 Season of Peak Performances @ Montclair. Peak Performances also acknowledges the generous support of the National Endowment for the Arts, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts.

May 7th, 8th @ 7:30pm; May 9th @ 8pm; May 10th @3pm