"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."
"In reality, one heroine fumbles every life decision and ends up in a swamp. Others create an existential dread music video about AI that's directed by Daft Punk."
"Raymonda, a 19th-century prima ballerina in a world of men, but now she's holding all the cards: She can marry Harry, mess around with Ike, and be Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman."
"Structurally speaking, Raymonda hasn't strayed too far in Rojo's recent update, which puts a feminist perspective on choreographer Marius Petipa's original work."
The adaptation of Raymonda by Tamara Rojo incorporates contemporary gender politics and personal agency into the classical ballet narrative. The original storyline of a noblewoman navigating a love triangle has been transformed; the protagonist now has a more active role and the male-centric focus has shifted. While the essence of the character remains, the reimagining introduces a career ambition aspect, making the love story more complex and inclusive. Rojo updates the setting and themes, connecting the 19th-century narrative to modern-day challenges for women in both love and career.
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