An evening of energetic contrasts - Royal New Zealand Ballet

“Chrysalis is a more contemporary reflection yet classical nonetheless, by choreographer Shaun James-Kelly, who paints a more visually bright work, with duets costumed in voluminous overcoats, reframing colour blocking undergarments, dresses, then all encompassing marbled leotards. Garments are taken off and suspended on rising coat hangers, making the upper space a floating closet of sorts. Phillip Glass’s music is a sonic backdrop for more audacious movement, strong, clinical with flashes of power and sass.”

Reviewed by Tiaki Kerei