Its world premiere was given by the Birmingham Royal Ballet and Sinfonia at the Sadler's Wells Theatre, London, on June 15, 2018.
In the score program note, Snider described the ballet as a "highly personal work [that] explores ideas of sexuality and individual identity, and examines what happens when these concepts come into conflict with societal expectations.
She added that "Snider's new score supports the action with atmospheric, lyrical music.
"[2] Debra Craine of The Times similarly wrote, "Embrace is an earnest and heartfelt gay coming-out tale, with dramatic music (from Sarah Kirkland Snider, played live) and a clearly defined choreographic journey from confusion and confrontation to acceptance and reconciliation.
Despite describing the ballet as a "bravely personal work," he lamented the protagonist's choreography as "too crude a representation of a lost and tortured soul" and Snider's music as "hectic."