Emergence

Emergence
chor. Crystal Pite  (2009)

National Ballet of Canada
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts
23 March 2013


With a cast of 38 dancers  who often swarm and cover the stage, the scene is primordial like the programmed life of insects. I still find the piece, which I have seen before, original, strange, and powerful, even electrifying. It is a different allegory on life, essentially insects, a wonderful challenge for much of the company.