Complexions Tickets

Presented by THE EDGE International Arts Season and CAMI Spectrum Complexions Contemporary Ballet
RISE
Featuring the music of U2, Rachmaninoff, Billie Holiday, Roy Buchanan

Wednesday 29 September - Saturday 2 October, 7.30pm
ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre, THE EDGE

Dwight Rhoden & Desmond Richardson, Artistic Directors

"16 technically brilliant dancers take ownership of the intoxicating mix of extremely polished movement inspiring vision and transform it into engaging raw emotion...the entire company shifts into energy overdrive...the result is spectacular." - The Age

One of New York's hottest contemporary ballet companies, Complexions has redefined ballet to audiences around the globe and they are set to bring of their acclaimed dance works to Auckland in September for four shows only!

Dwight Rhoden's powerful choreography is overflowing with power and speed as the company's technically brilliant and diverse dancers bring together an explosive hybrid of ballet, contemporary dance, jazz and hip-hop styles into one thrilling experience.

"Mr Rhoden's choreography was like hot molten lava; flowing with undeniable power. Mr Richardson is one of the great modern dancers of his time... with extraordinary skills." - The New York Times

In their new Auckland season RISE, Complexions encompasses powerful and dynamic ensembles, poignant duets and solos - culminating in a spellbinding program that is guaranteed to dazzle audiences.

Take a breath and prepare yourself for an energy-charged night of unrelenting, physically
stunning dance.

"They dance like those possessed: classically trained to the fullest of extension... with a physicality that involves every cell in their extraordinary bodies."  - NZ Herald