Critically Acclaimed Dance Troupe Bodytraffic Makes Santa Rosa Debut

Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (LBC)welcomes the critically acclaimed Dance Company, BODYTRAFFIC, for one night only onTuesday, April 25, 2017 at 8 p.m. Called "one of the most talked-about companies nationwide" by the Los Angeles Times, BODYTRAFFIC takes centerstage in Santa Rosa for the first time for an evening of fierce technique and style that has wowed audiences around the world. Tickets for BODYTRAFFIC including a pre-show discussion at 7 p.m.range in price from $15-$45 and are available now online at lutherburbankcenter.org, by calling 707-546-3600 or at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts ticket office (50 Mark West Springs Road in Santa Rosa).

Founded in 2007 by Lillian Barbeito and Tina Finkelman Berkett, BODYTRAFFIC has surged to the forefront of the concert dance world. Named "the company of the future" by The Joyce Theater Foundation, Dance Magazine's "25 to Watch" in 2013 and "Best of Culture" by the Los Angeles Times, the young company is already internationally recognized for their high quality of work. Virtuosic, stylized, confident, with a diverse repertoire of some of the worlds' most sought- after choreographers. This company has taken its place on the international touring scene.

Choreographers include Barak Marshall, Hofesh Shechter, and Richard Siegal to name a few. BODYTRAFFIC is now touring the world to rave reviews performing for sold-out audiences at prestigious theaters and festivals throughout the world including Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, New York City Center's Fall for Dance, American Dance Festival, Laguna Dance Festival and now Luther Burbank Center for the Arts this April.

A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts is home to world-class performances, nationally recognized education programs, contemporary visual art, and many popular events. The Arts Center is located in the heart of the Sonoma wine country and ranked among California's top performing arts presenters. Together with its resident companies, the Center presents more than 100 performances in music, dance, theater, renowned speakers, and comedy; provides education programs serving 30,000 children and adults; and hosts more than 1,000 community events a year. Owned and operated by the Luther Burbank Memorial Foundation, the Center relies on charitable community donations to achieve its mission - to enrich, educate, and entertain.