Cinderella in Hamilton, ON

This ballet by Bengt Jörgen is an innovative take on the classic tale. Jörgen’s choreography balances fairy tale elements with a contemporary treatment of Cinderella and her family ties. Jörgen returns to the original Russian tradition of giving the roles of stepsisters to women to make Cinderella and her circumstances more realistic and human. Then he uses these scenes to contrast as well as emphasize the fantastical aspects of the story. Glenn ...