BODYTRAFFIC, an internationally renowned dance company hailing from Los Angeles, has one goal: get the world moving. The group will bring that mission to the WYO Performing Arts and Education Center at 7 p.m. March 16.

To BODYTRAFFIC, movement – conceptual and physical – is humankind’s only common language, and the company seeks to connect individuals with vastly different life experiences through dance. BODYTRAFFIC was founded in 2007 by Artistic Director Tina Finkelman Berkett and since then the has focused on its mission of championing contemporary dance, educating audiences and inciting positive change.

In addition to the evening performance, BODYTRAFFIC will teach a masterclass at Sheridan College for dance students March 15 and for advanced students from Pieknik’s School of Dance March 16. A free matinee performance will also be offered for local students March 18.

Tickets for the evening performance from BODYTRAFFIC are available through the WYO box office. The cost to attend is $32 for adults, $29 for seniors and military members, $26 for students and $15 for children ages 12 and younger. To purchase tickets, see wyotheater.com, call 307-672-9084 or stop by the box office at 42 N. Main St.

This show is sponsored by the WYO’s Major Season Sponsors: Best Western Sheridan Center, Ron & Kris Butler, Scott Davis & Mary Ludemann, E.C. & Edith Gwillim Memorial Fund, Kim & Mary Kay Love, Forrest E. Mars Charitable Foundation, Gary & Susan Miller, Joe F. & Roberta H. Napier Fund, Sheridan Media, Standish Family Fund, Thickman Family Foundation, The Welch Foundation and Wolf Creek Charitable.

Educational Series Sponsors also include: Homer A. & Mildred S. Scott Foundation, McDonald’s, Robbins Dermatology, Whitney Benefits and the Wyoming Arts Council with support from the National Endowment for the Arts and Wyoming Legislature.

Lead support also comes from Seidler Foundation with additional support from Christine Gempp Love Foundation, Nan Fogel & Sarah Mentock, Witzel Family Foundation and supported in part by the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) and the National Endowment for the Arts.