BLACKSBURG, Va., Sept. 29 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:

Following sold-out tours around the world, Compagnie Herve Koubi brings 17 dancers to explore the power of movement and human connection in "Sol Invictus" at the Center for the Arts on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7:30 p.m.

Featuring dancers from France, Algeria, and beyond, the fearless company draws from contemporary dance, hip-hop, capoeira, and martial arts, bringing athleticism and expressive power to a work that celebrates connection, trust, and shared humanity. The New York Times selected "Sol Invictus" as a Critics' Pick, writing, "They fly. They spin. They change how you see the amazing!"

Named for the "Invincible Sun" of...