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The Zuzu Acrobats soar into campus Feb. 20

The Zuzu Acrobats of Tanzania return to campus Feb. 20.

Prepare to be amazed by the high-energy acrobatic moves of the Zuzu Acrobats when they return to Northeast State Community College for two performances on Tuesday, February 20.

Sponsored by the International Education Program of Northeast State, the Zuzu Acrobats raise the level of acrobatic dance to performance art. Audiences were amazed by this exciting group when they first performed at Northeast State in 2020.

The Zuzu Acrobats are a Tanzanian troupe who base their performances on 2,000 years of history. They bring modern art, culture, and passion with them everywhere they go.  The Zuzu Acrobats feature fast pyramid building, contortion, tumbling, limbo and more as well as an educational lecture. Who knows, you might be invited on stage to take part in this exciting show!

Zuzu celebrates their niche culture of Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania through acrobatics, live music, singing, dancing, and more. The Zuzu Acrobats have performed in over 25 countries including Australia, China, Korea, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain, and made their first appearance in America in 1999.

The free performances begin at noon and 7:00 p.m. in the Ballad Health Performing Arts Center at the Blountville campus, 2425 Highway 75, next to Tri-Cities Airport.

The production is part of Northeast State’s commemoration of Black History Month throughout February. For more information, email internationaled@NortheastState.edu or 423.279.3686.

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