Cinderella
Disney classic / Classical ballet
The timeless fairy tale of a kind-hearted girl who finds her happily ever after.
About This Theme
Cinderella works as both a Disney-themed recital and a classical ballet, giving you flexibility in approach. The Disney songs are beloved and singable, while the Prokofiev ballet score offers sophisticated choreographic opportunities. The transformation scene is pure recital magic. Whether you use theatrical costume changes, lighting effects, or creative staging, that moment when Cinderella appears in her ball gown never fails to delight audiences.
Every child knows the Cinderella story. That familiarity means your audience is emotionally invested from the start. They are rooting for Cinderella, laughing at the stepsisters, and holding their breath at midnight. The ballroom scene gives you an excuse for beautiful, sweeping waltz choreography. Your dancers get to feel like royalty, and parents get stunning photos of their children in ball gowns.
Age Groups & Casting
Key Roles & Characters
Song Suggestions
Costume Ideas
Cinderella needs two looks: rags (simple, muted colours, perhaps an apron) and ball gown (the iconic blue or silver). Quick-change options include tearaway rags over the ball gown or a backstage transformation.
The stepsisters should look ridiculous - clashing colours, overdone accessories, anything that makes their vanity obvious. Fairy Godmother sparkles - silver or blue with wand and wings.
Mice and birds can be simple - leotards in grey or brown with ears/wings headpieces. Ball guests wear elegant colours that complement but do not outshine Cinderella.
Staging & Set Ideas
Key moments need focus: the fireplace for Cinderella's early scenes, the transformation (consider a backlit scrim for silhouette effect), and the grand staircase for the ballroom (can be suggested with levels or a small platform).
The clock striking midnight is crucial - whether a projected clock, sound effect, or prop, make it dramatic. Glass slipper prop for the fitting scene at the end.
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