Miami City Ballet's Bold, Poker-Inspired 'Carmen' World Premiere
WPLG Local 10May 7, 20252 min678 views
4 connections·5 entities in this video→Reimagining the Iconic 'Carmen'
- 💡 Miami City Ballet presents a bold reimagining of the iconic story of Carmen, infusing it with unexpected twists.
- 🎯 The production moves beyond a simple love story, transforming Carmen into a powerful figure who becomes a car dealer and runs poker games.
- 🎭 Inspired by films like 'Molly's Game', choreographer Annabelle Lopez Aois aimed to deliver drama, sexiness, and entertainment.
Modernizing Carmen's Persona
- 🚀 Carmen's origins as a gypsy are updated to reflect a powerful woman in today's times, complete with a full, modern wardrobe.
- 👗 The costumes, developed in collaboration with a New York shop and the Miami City Ballet's costume shop, feature 3D printed elements, gold leaf, and sparkly fabrics with a Miami vibe.
- 💬 The production invites the audience to participate by wearing red, suggesting that
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