McNeese Banners presents Cirque Zuma Zuma

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Cirque Zuma Zuma – an exciting family production that packs every show with non-stop action and incredible performances - will be in Lake Charles at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 3, at Burton Coliseum as part of the 2016 lineup of Banners at McNeese State University.

Cirque Zuma Zuma - described as an African-style Cirque du Soleil - will feature spectacular music, dance, acrobatics and comedy. The company has a pool of 120 performers - each trained at one of the dance group’s training schools in Kenya and Tanzania.

The performance will include South African gumboot dancers and vocalists, impressive balancing acts from Tanzania, Ethiopian contortionists and foot table juggling and percussionists from Zimbabwe.

This fast-paced show promises to keep audience members of all ages on the edge of their seats.

Tickets will be available at the door at $20 for adults, $5 for students and free to McNeese and Sowela students with IDs. Banners is supported by memberships, corporate sponsors and grants. For more information about the program, becoming a member or tickets, visit the Banners website at www.banners.org or call the Banners office at 337-475-5123.

Persons needing accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator at 337-475-5428, voice; 337-475-5960, fax; 337-562-4227, TDD/TTY, hearing impaired; or by email at cdo@mcneese.edu.