"I always thought ballet would be a music box come to life. A dainty princess twirls in a stiff tutu... In reality, one heroine fumbles every life decision and ends up in a swamp."
"Raymonda hasn't strayed too far in Rojo's recent update, which puts a feminist perspective on choreographer Marius Petipa's original work."
"The love triangle remains, but no one dies now, and our protagonist swaps her noble title for some overlap to Florence Nightingale."
"I expected Sasha De Sola's pointe shoes to flutter across the battlefield as she bent to tie a tourniquet around a beautifully fallen dancer."
The article discusses a reimagined version of the classical ballet 'Raymonda' directed by Tamara Rojo, emphasizing a feminist perspective. The story remains centered on a love triangle but features a more empowered heroine who navigates personal aspirations alongside romantic pursuits. With references to Florence Nightingale, the adaptation brings a modern context to the ballet, reflecting contemporary gender politics while retaining its original charm. The ballet explores themes of agency and choice in a historically male-dominated narrative, infusing traditional elements with modern sensibilities.
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