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Light of Passage

the royal ballet presents

Light of Passage

Dance61 min2025U, G

How do we find hope and refuge in times of deep turmoil? World-renowned choreographer Crystal Pite tackles powerful themes of displacement, community, and human survival in this breathtaking and award-winning dance work. Set to Henryk Górecki’s haunting Symphony No. 3 (Symphony of Sorrowful Songs), the performance features a large cast moving together as a single, hypnotic wave. Dancers glide through shafts of light, creating fluid patterns that mirror the collective search for safe passage. As individual stories emerge from the crowd, the movement captures both the weight of human suffering and the quiet strength found in unity. Raw, deeply moving, and visually stunning, this production offers a warm reminder of our shared humanity. It is an unforgettable dance experience that speaks directly to the heart.