Snow White

Adapting the ballet is a challenging endeavor, as the story is deeply rooted in popular fairy tale tradition. Originally adapted by Perrault from German folklore and later revived by the Grimm brothers from the same source, the tale has also been immortalized in film by Walt Disney. Angelin Preljocaj sought to break free from the long-standing mold in which the character and her narrative had been firmly entrenched. His effort proved successful, beginning with the setting and stage direction, which are both intriguing and richly developed. The costumes are equally elaborate, and the central visual concepts are striking, such as the massive magic mirror descending from the sky and the deep underground mine reimagined as a vertical surface where the seven dwarfs dance, resembling dragonflies on strings.