People who happen to be in the downtown Raleigh area on Friday afternoon can witness a sky-high dance performance during the grand opening for 301 Hillsborough, a new high-rise office building.

The mirrored 19-story office building is located at 301 Hillsborough St. and features 280,000 square feet of office space and 12,000 square feet of retail space.

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Bandaloop, a group of talented aerial performers, will dangle from the building for a performance at 2 p.m. The group practiced Thursday, giving spectators in downtown Raleigh a preview of their breathtaking show. 

Raleigh software firm Pendo, which will use the space for its headquarters, has already moved into the building.

The ribbon cutting and program begins after 1 p.m. Friday with speakers and special guests, including Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin and leaders from The Fallon Company, which is behind the project.

More information on the new space will be provided during the event.