Raymonda wants love and a career-SF Ballet gives her both
Briefly

The reimagined production of Raymonda, directed by Tamara Rojo for San Francisco Ballet, presents a striking shift from the traditional tale of a noblewoman in love. This modern version retains the core love triangle while infusing a feminist perspective, empowering the character with more personal agency and career ambitions. Rojo intertwines themes of gender politics and personal choice, showcasing a heroine that navigates her desires for love and professional aspirations—moving forward a hundred years in perspective and relevance.
Raymonda has been updated with a feminist perspective, allowing the heroine to navigate love and career ambitions amid the patriarchal backdrop.
Director Tamara Rojo’s reimagined Raymonda shifts from traditional narratives to a modern exploration of agency and personal choice for women.
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