This ballet by Bengt Jörgen is an innovative take on the classic fairy tale. Jörgen’s choreography balances the fairy tale elements of the story with a contemporary treatment of Cinderella and her family relationships. Returning to the original Russian tradition of having women perform the roles of the stepsisters, Jörgen builds a more realistic and human look at Cinderella and her circumstances, and then uses these scenes to both counterpoint and highlight the magical aspects of the story.

Glenn Davidson’s set design creates a fantastical environment based on the idea of the natural world reclaiming man-made structures. Inspiration for the set pieces is drawn from ice storms and old growth forests. Costume designs by Robert Doyle playfully echo each character’s personality.

Ballet Jörgen’s Cinderella is a classical ballet with modern, dramatic sensibilities.

Choreographer Bengt Jörgen, C.M.
Music Sergei Prokofiev
Set & Lighting Design Glenn Davidso
Costume Design Robert Doyle
Number of Dancers16
Local Participants 4
Run Time 2 hours with 1 intermission