The “jaw-dropping” modern dance group Michael Mao Dance is coming from the bright lights of New York City to the humble Chilkat Center stage at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

The performance is presented by the Haines Arts Council.

Deemed “splendid” by the New York Times, “exquisite” by the Village Voice, and “engrossing” by the Philadelphia Inquirer, Michael Mao’s multicultural choreography includes influences from Cuba, Italy, Spain and China.

“Far from any uniform look, Mao’s dancers seem…