Contempo Physical Dance returns to The O’Shaughnessy March 21. Step into the mesmerizing glow of the jacaranda forest, where two continents collide in a breathtaking explosion of rhythm and dance. MAHARU, a powerful play written by Kasano Mwanza and reimagined as a vibrant contemporary dance adaptation, is a journey into the heart of Afro-Brazilian and Zambian folklore. Co-choreographed by Marciano Silva dos Santos and Kasano Mwanza.

Saturday, March 21st, 2026
7:30 p.m.
The O’Shaughnessy
2004 Randolph Ave, Saint Paul, 55105
Tickets: 651-690-6700
oshaughnessy@stkate.edu

Featuring: Nathan Gehrenbeck-Miller, Mary Mailand Schlichting, Aneka McMullen, Gibran Murrieta, Kayla Scholfield, Kate Spence, Joseph Wurm and Olivia Young

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. This activity is made possible by the Bridge Fund for Dance program through the City of Minneapolis Arts & Cultural Affairs Department.