During their “Juicy” themed set, dressed in black form-fitting looks and killer heels, Raw Elementz dancers entranced audience members seated on the stage with a sensual performance under red lighting. The set’s choreography was simultaneously sultry, fluid, and technically difficult, showcasing the dancers’ unwavering stage presence, impressive control over their bodies, and flexibility.

As the voice of Duke Ellington crooned, five ballet dancers seemed to mimic a jazz composition. Moving in related, but not identical ways, they maintained a functional harmony. Asymmetrical, individualized, and facing different directions at times, the dancers stretched the limits of what a ballet performance typically looks and sounds like.