King’s Dance Production ‘Metamorphoses’ Brings Ancient Myths to Life

King’s latest dance production, Metamorphoses, has taken audiences on a journey through Greek and Roman mythology, using choreography to retell stories that have captivated people for thousands of years.

The exciting collaboration between the Dance and Classics departments at King’s transformed Greek and Roman stories into movement, music and stagecraft, with talented young dancers captivating audiences with their talent and sensitive storytelling.

The main cast of almost thirty each took on a character from ancient civilisations, and were supported by a further 17 talented dancers who formed an enchanting ensemble.

Inspired by the role of dance in the ancient world, from religious ritual to education and public life, the show highlighted how movement can communicate character, conflict and transformation without the need for dialogue.

The production draws on well-known themes from classical literature and asks the same big questions early civilisations once did, about the natural world, the gods, and humanity’s place within it, addressing them through the beauty and energy of dance.

Choreographer, Miss Lane, developed the work in close partnership with Mrs Booth from the Classics department, researching how individual myths could be broken into key moments and translated into physical storytelling.

Through discussion, creative planning and classical research, the Mrs Booth and Miss Lane explored how gods, mortals and monsters might be conveyed through dance, expertly supported by My Haynes and Ms Smith in the production team.

Congratulations to all the pupils and staff on a truly mesmerising production.