Pilobolus Dance Theater, considered the most popular and athletic modern dance troupe in the U.S., will be back at KSC’s Redfern Arts Center for a mind-blowing performance that includes a new dance created in collaboration with magicians Penn and Teller, on Tuesday, October 15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Main Theatre. Returning with Pilobolus is Keene State College alumni Shawn Ahern, who grew up in Dublin, N.H., and joined Pilobolus right after he graduated from KSC’s dance program in 2010.

Two free community programs are scheduled around the performance. Pilobolus dancers will present “Building the Body Alphabet” community workshop for families on Monday, October 14, at 11 a.m. at the Colonial Theatre in Keene. The workshop explores collaboration, decision-making, and invention with group-based creative play suitable for all ages. After the October 15 performance, the dancers will participate in a post-show talkback and reception in the Redfern lobby.

Ahern, who danced as a KSC student with Pilobolus when they were last at the Redfern in 2007, will lead a master class for Keene State dance students.

Tickets range from $45 to $30 and $5 for KSC students. For tickets, call the Box Office at 603-358-2168 or order online.