“… Witness Matlou's return performance to Des Moines in celebration of Gateway Dance Theatre's 50th Anniversary could only be compared to a wind-blown love letter spinning the audience 'round with electrifying rhythms and wispy harmonies, eventually landing at Penny Furgerson's feet. A stellar evening!”

- Abena Sankofa Imhotep, Author | Humanities-focused Equity Leader | TEDx Speaker| Strategist | Educator

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