(Courtesy/EMERGE125, Tony Turner) A still from a modern dance performance to Tilted Arc.

A contemporary dance company renowned for its diversity, creativity and education is performing in Haines on Friday as part of an Alaska tour. 

The New York-based EMERGE125 plans performances in 10 communities around the state and while individual performers have visited the state on vacation, this marks the first time the company has performed in the state as a group. 

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