Subtle Dances

This is standing ovation ballet.  

Prepare to be spellbound by Subtle Dances, an extraordinary evening of contemporary ballet and homegrown music. 

Premiering at the Auckland Arts Festival in 2021, this groundbreaking production places Kiwi audiences at its very core, offering a breathtaking fusion of movement and music.   

This triple bill features dazzling choreography by Sarah Knox, Loughlan Prior and Cameron McMillan and dynamic performances by New Zealand's top dancers, including Abigail Boyle.  

Set to live music by NZTrio, this dreamy collaboration whisks audiences into a world where movement meets music, storytelling soars with soul and the power of dance wins rave reviews.  

It’s magnetic, it’s majestic and it’s dance at its finest.  

Subtle Dances is a must-see for budding ballerinas and dance devotees alike. 

Review quotes:  

 “As soon as the box office opens for their next season we will be in the queue, however many hundred miles of travel that might mean.”  - Jennifer Shennan | Theatreview  

“A delight to watch.” - Jenny Stevenson | Theatreview  

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Image credit: Celia Walmsley, stageboxphotography.