Of Splendors & Horrors

A Ballet 5:8 original ballet inspired by the written work of C. S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory “It may be possible for each to think too much of his own potential glory hereafter; it is hardly possible for him to think too often or too deeply about that of his neighbour. The load, or weight, or burden of my neighbour’s glory should be laid daily on my back, a load so heavy that only humility can carry it, and the backs of the proud will be broken. There are no ordinary people. You have never talked to a mere mortal. Nations, cultures, arts, civilization — these are mortal, and their life is to ours as the life of a gnat. But it is immortals whom we joke with, work with, marry, snub, and exploit — immortal horrors or everlasting splendours.” -C. S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory Choreography: Julianna Rubio Slager Costumes: Lorianne Robertson Photography: Lana Kozol