Cinderella (ballet): A Fairytale Gone Wrong

Cinderella, the beloved fairytale of a young woman’s rise to the top, has been immortalized in movies, television shows, and of course, ballet. But little did anyone know, the Cinderella ballet is a hot mess!

First off, the story is confusing. Cinderella, played by a ballerina dressed in rags, is constantly mistreated by her stepsisters and stepmother. But then, a fairy godmother shows up and transforms the lowly Cinderella into a beautiful princess who catches the eye of the charming Prince Charming. So, let’s get this straight, a woman needs a magical intervention to get a man’s attention? Talk about setting unrealistic expectations!

And let’s not forget the “ugly step-sisters” who are consistently portrayed as clumsy, uncoordinated dancers. This is akin to body-shaming, and we won’t stand for it. These dancers are ace performers, and they deserve better.

Additionally, the story is painfully predictable. We already know that Cinderella and Prince Charming will fall in love and live happily ever after. It’s 2021, can we not have a plot twist or two?

But perhaps the most troubling aspect of the Cinderella ballet is the fact that it perpetuates sexist gender roles. Cinderella is praised for being beautiful and passive, while Prince Charming is the one who takes control and makes things happen. It’s time we start telling stories that empower women instead of making them dependent on men for their success and happiness.

In conclusion, let’s put the Cinderella ballet to rest and find stories that are uplifting, inclusive, and empowering. We can do better than this fairytale gone wrong.