Cinderella dreams of what the world is like outside the confines of her suppressive home and her two wicked stepsisters.  On the night of the Royal Ball, her Fairy Godmother and the fairies offer her all she needs to attend the dance.  Upon seeing Cinderella, the Prince falls in love.  At the stroke of midnight, Cinderella rushes to leave the Ball, leaving her glass slipper behind. The Prince finds it and determines to somehow find the mysterious young woman whose dainty foot fits the glass slipper.

The ballet is set to the magnificent music of Sergei Prokofiev.

Running Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes – with one intermission.


Champaign Urbana Ballet is one of the foremost pre-professional dance companies in Illinois, showcasing talent that represents the most promising young performers in the area.

CU Ballet collaborates with local choreographers, lighting/production and costume designers, musicians, and performance venues to produce diverse productions ranging from classical ballets to original works. Through its expanding outreach programs, CU Ballet exposes children and families to the history and beauty of ballet.

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PLEASE NOTE: This production contains special lighting effects, including strobe and other visual effects.