The article critiques traditional ballet's romanticized image, contrasting it with a more realistic portrayal in Tamara Rojo's updated version of Raymonda. This reinterpretation places a strong feminist lens on the narrative, where the titular character gains personal agency, reflecting modern gender politics. It showcases Raymonda navigating love and ambition, merging her identity with elements reminiscent of Florence Nightingale's impact in the medical field. By eliminating fatal outcomes from the love triangle, the adaptation reshapes the ballet to reflect contemporary themes of career aspirations alongside personal relationships.
I always thought ballet would be a music box come to life. A dainty princess twirls in a stiff tutu while a prince solemnly assists, and the whole performance would serve up...
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