fierce, unforgettable dancers
- Berkeleyside, USA
In a nutshell:
A fresh look at ballet / Gorgeous, agile bodies in full flight
a New York success story — with an A-list repertoire — The New York Times, USA
Grace Engine — Crystal Pite
Violet Kid — Hofesh Shechter
Necessity, Again — Jo Strømgren
Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet is without doubt one of the hottest companies on the block. Already famous for its diverse dance repertoire, the 10-year-old, New York-based company boasts some of the most high-definition, super-skilled and wildly beautiful young dancers in the whole of the Big Apple.
Cedar Lake's utterly unafraid approach to integrating ballet with contemporary and popular dance, their undeniably urban vibe and a genuinely cool selection of music sets them miles apart from their peers.
In New Zealand for the first time, Cedar Lake performs three works by three innovative and contemporary choreographers. Audiences across the USA and Europe have been all shook up.
Step out for a night of innovation, fearlessness and gobsmacking gorgeousness which only a company like this can offer.
This engagement is supported by Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation through US Artists International in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Photograph: Paula Lobo
Post-show Thursday 12 March
With support from
The Embassy of the United States of America
This engagement is supported by Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation through US Artists International in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.