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.
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.
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