WGRUV Dance Company is Restaging their Popular “Letters of Reflection” Season in Joburg this July

Following the successful debut season of “Letters of Reflection” by WGRUV Dance Company early in 2025, and the overwhelming demand for a restaging, the prestigious dance company is giving the audience what they want with an encore performance taking place at the Art Centre, UJ Kingsway Campus on 26 and 27 July 2025. Here’s what you need to know.

WGRUV Dance Company Letters of Reflection by Lauge Sorenson | What's on in Joburg — Image by Lauge Sorenson

Elegantly choreographed pieces unfold like a letter in this audience favourite

“Letters of Reflection” highlights seven original works created by Holly and Lex Gruver, as well as a much-loved piece by American choreographer Tyler Gilstrap called “Unsquared”. Each of the seven pieces in the production unfold like a letter; exploring themes that challenge, inspire and move through a seamless blend of technical precision and expressive freedom.

Each letter communicates an aspect of various thought-provoking themes through fluid, technical movement by the company’s professional dancers. The show’s narrative is a profound exploration of memories of goodness, truth and beauty through a series of intimate, poetic choreographic moments presented in various styles of movement, from neoclassical to contemporary artistry.

“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’re thrilled to bring the show back with a return season, bringing even more magic, movement, and emotion to the stage.”

WGRUV company dancers Chantelle (left) and Wezi and Ruan (right) What's on in Joburg | Images by Lauge Sorenson — WGRUV company dancers Chantelle (left) and Wezi and Ruan (right) | Images by Lauge Sorenson

Get to know the choreographers

Holly Gruver is the founder of the WGRUV Dance Company alongside Lex Gruver, a founding member and the assistant co-director of the company. The pair have choreographed a rich portfolio of contemporary and neoclassical works together. Holly also has musical theatre production involvement and dancer training under her belt, while Lex dances with the company 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, Joffrey Ballet School, New York Dance Project and Peridance Capezio.

How to book

Cost: R199pp for general admission; R99pp for children u/12 years; R179pp for group bookings of 10+; R169 for pensioners (all prices excluding booking fees). Book via Quicket