Courtesy of Eunice Kim
Getting a better look at Cinderella (music composed by Prokofiev)
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — I watched the ballet “Cinderella” with mixed emotions at the historic Mariinsky Theater (opened since 1783). Surrounded by elegant, gold decor of the timeless theater, the last thing I expected to see was the stepsisters dancing out in distasteful hot pink and black costumes; a contemporary take on the ballet. Aside from the initial shock from the bad outfits, the dancing was marvelous. Cinderella, in simple white, danced like an angel. Certainly a memorable first experience.
