"Lewis Major: Triptych" is a mesmerising and minimalist dance performance that captivates audiences with its blend of light, movement, and music, featuring several distinct pieces choreographed by Lewis Major, in collaboration with his mentor, the legendary Russell Maliphant.

While the performance is emotive and properly serious dancing, you can't help but feel the performers achieve a supreme expert level of grace, control, and poise that us mere humans could never dream of.

The first piece sets the tone with its mix of slow and rapid movements and precise choreography. The reverberating sound and neatly timed choreography, with unusual angles created by the performer's arms and elbows, create impactful movement. The lighting design, with its 3D wall effect, adds to the otherworldly atmosphere. When combined, the rapid movements and lighting leave you feeling as if you are watching the performance through an edited lens with slow shutter speed, creating beautiful blurs mixed with moments of sharp focus.

The second piece continues the theme of simplicity and precision. Fast scanning lights search the stage, illuminating the dancers as they perform rotations and arm movements. The electronic music becomes more frantic, and the light washes over the stage like seawater, creating an organic effect. The moment where a lone dancer effortlessly circles as if standing solitary on a rotating ledge is breathtaking.

The third piece is the most spectacular showcase of strength and agility of the performers. With one dancer never touching the ground as another lifts and swings her around his body. The lighting is more sombre, making sure our focus is directed purely to the stamina, strength, and precision required.

The last piece is a contemplative and controlled demonstration of a performer escaping and finding unbridled freedom. Building from small, contained movements to bold slides across the stage, the clever use of materials in this piece creates beautiful and literal imagery of breaking free.

Overall, "Lewis Major: Triptych" is a must-see for dance enthusiasts. The minimalist style, combined with the innovative use of light and music, creates an unforgettable experience.