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Complexions dancers will bring their contemporary style of program to Sarasota on Feb. 4. Contributed photo by Jae Man Joo COMPLEXIONS TO PRESENT CONTEMPORARY DANCE PROGRAM Complexions, the creation of former Alvin Ailey's American Dance Theatre stars Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, will per- form at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Feb. 4 at 8 p.m., the hall has announced. Complexions "presents a revolutionary mix of style, method and culture, which has birthed a reinvention of dance," a news release explains. The company has received numer- ous awards, including New York Times Critics Choice honors. "The explosive out-of-the box choreography has captivated audiences all over the world," the release adds. The artistic and aesthetic appeals of multi- cultural dance forms are the foundation of Complexions' identity, the release continues. "Dancers showcase the body's abilities and push the limits on what it can do," it says. Complexions comprises 14 "highly accom- plished dancers," the release continues. One of them — Edgar Anido — lives in Orlando. Anido has won a number of awards, the release notes, and he has created several works for other companies, including the Arts Ballet Theatre of Florida. Tickets are priced from $35 to $50. For more information, call the box office at 953-3368 or visit www.VanWezel.org. Sarasota News Leader January 31, 2014 Page 103