Cinderella: State Ballet Theatre Of Ukraine
About This Event
The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine, a touring company rooted in the Ukrainian conservatory tradition, brings its full-length narrative Cinderella to NJPAC. Their work prioritizes academic technique, disciplined ensemble work and straightforward pantomime, with emphasis on classical partnering and the steady repertory pace of a company on the road.
About Cinderella(ballet)
Prokofiev’s *Cinderella* (1940–44) turns the familiar fairy tale into a full-length classical ballet shaped by clear character music, comedy, and strict formal dancing. Since its 1945 Bolshoi premiere, it has become a repertory work that New York audiences have repeatedly encountered through visiting companies and major local stages, a marker of how Soviet-era narrative ballet entered the city’s mainstream. Current NYC-area performances span NJPAC and David Geffen Hall, including the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine and the New York Philharmonic under Elim Chan, with cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason featured. One reason it lasts is that it treats the stepsisters as foolish rather than cruel, shifting the story’s weight toward human behavior instead of pure moral lesson.
About the Artist
State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine
State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine is a touring classical ballet company rooted in the Ukrainian conservatory tradition, with dancers trained in academic technique and story-driven repertory. In the New York area, the troupe is a regular presence on regional stages such as NJPAC, presenting full-length narrative works including *Cinderella*.