Holiday Ballet Watchlist: Cinderella

Let's move on to something lighter with the classic fairy-tale ending!  Here is Cinderella, performed by the Royal Ballet and Opera.  The most widely performed ballet version of Cinderella is choreographed by Frederick Ashton, set to the luminous score by Sergei Prokofiev, and premiered in 1948 by The Royal Ballet. Ashton’s choreography blends classical technique with humor, warmth, and theatrical charm.

Cinderella is beloved for its character dancing, playful storytelling, and the emotional sincerity at its core.

Cinderella lives under the cruelty of her stepmother and stepsisters until magical intervention allows her to attend a royal ball. There, she captures the heart of the Prince but must flee at midnight, leaving behind a single glass slipper. The Prince searches for her, love prevails, and Cinderella’s kindness and resilience are rewarded with a joyful ending.