WGRUV Dance Company Invokes Introspection with “Letters of Reflection” Dance Production

Following the successful debut season of “Letters of Reflection” by WGRUV Dance Company earlier this year in Johannesburg, the company is bringing the thought-provoking show to the Homecoming Centre in Cape Town this August. Here’s everything you need to know.

The Personal and the Soulful Come to Light in “Letters of Reflection”

“Letters of Reflection” highlights seven original works created by Holly and Lex Gruver, as well as highlighting a much-loved piece by American choreographer Tyler Gilstrap called “Unsquared”. Each letter communicates an aspect of different, thought-provoking themes through the technical and free movement the company’s contemporary ballet-trained dancers excel at.

Each of the seven pieces in the production unfold like a letter – deeply personal yet universally resonant – exploring themes that challenge, inspire and move through a seamless blend of technical precision and expressive freedom. How we think about life shapes our attitudes and behaviors and the show’s narrative is a profound exploration of memories of goodness, truth and beauty through a series of intimate, poetic choreographic moments.

This stirring performance delves into the impact of love, loss, work and relationships, examining the lies we may believe, the doubts they create and the power of community to redirect our vision toward a hopeful future. The mesmerising original choreography showcases the versatility of the company, creating both a visually stunning and spiritually enriching experience.

“Our hearts are full from the overwhelming response to our debut season,” says Holly Gruver. “It’s a joy to know that our work resonated so deeply with audiences… We are so looking forward to taking Letters of Reflection to Cape Town.”

Meet the Choreographers of “Letters of Reflection”

Holly and Lex Gruver are the founding members of the WGRUV Dance Company. The two have choreographed a portfolio of contemporary and neoclassical works in collaboration over the past decade. Holly is also involved in musical theatre production and dancer training, while Lex serves as a First Artist and teaches ballet.

Tyler Gilstrap was a founding member of the Battleworks Dance Company alongside Robert Battle, who went on to
be Artistic Director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Gilstrap was also the associate choreographer for the 2014.
Sochi Winter Olympic Games Opening Ceremony.

Her company TunanuT has created events for, among many others, the Panorama Music Festival and the Figment Festival NYC and she has been on faculty at Montclair State University and the Joffrey Ballet School, among others.