BLACKSBURG, Va., March 4 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release:

Experience an irresistible surge of rhythm, motion, and playful theatricality that revels in the sheer exhilaration of being alive. Nine dancers accompanied by nine drummers on nine drum kits perform in front of a towering watermelon-pink velvet curtain.

Direct from Australia, Stephanie Lake Company brings a high-energy evening of joyful movement and vibrant percussion with the U.S. premiere of "Manifesto" at the Center for the Arts on Saturday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m.

With all-out dancing and electrifying sound described by choreographer, dancer, and artistic director Stephanie Lake as a "tattoo to optimism," "Manifesto"feat...