Lightscapes

Ballets which celebrate the endless possibilities of light, space and the human body – the essence and wonder of dance.

A striking, and lasting addition to the RNZB’s repertoire, Moss Te Ururangi Patterson’s new work is inspired by haka and powered by the strength of the men of the RNZB.

Serenade (1934) by George Balanchine is plotless, yet somehow laden with meaning and unspoken narratives. It fills the stage with exquisite movement and deep emotion.

The second half of this generous programme features two New Zealand premieres. Annabelle Lopez Ochoa will stage her Requiem for a Rose (2009), an exploration of love, romantic and idealized, versus lasting and real. Logos (2020) by Alice Topp is inspired by the storms that we all weather – fears, fights, darkness and demons – and ends with clarity, purpose and hope for the future.