Preljocaj And Gaultier Pair Up For An Edgy Snow White

By Michelle Meywes Kopeny in Arts & Entertainment on May 1, 2014 9:20PM

You may have never used the word 'sexy' to describe a fairy tale ... until now. French choreographer Angelin Preljocaj brings his contemporary dance company to the Harris this weekend with an edgier, sexier Snow White. This isn’t your typical Disney princess tale, it’s a more provocative Blanche Neige inspired by the original Grimm fairy tale, with a dark modern twist.

This story ballet will surprise and capture attention from the start with costumes that look more dominatrix than Mickey Mouse, designed by the legendary Jean Paul Gaultier, famous for creating Madonna’s iconic cone-shaped bra for her Blonde Ambition tour. The choreography itself, set to the symphonies of Gustav Mahler, is filled with breathtaking athleticism and aerial stunts. This isn't your daughter's pretty-pretty-princess ballet. In fact, leave the kiddos at home because some of the performances contain brief nudity (Sunday's matinee will not).

Angelin Preljocaj’s Snow White is presented this weekend only at the Harris Theater (205 E. Randolph Dr.). Check their website for times. Tickets are $40 to $95.