The Ballerina

"Ballerina" (aka "Leap!", 2016/2017 animated film) follows Félicie, an ambitious orphan girl pursuing her ballet dreams in 19th-century Paris through hard work and disguise. Light "girl power" themes emphasize perseverance over privilege, but no progressive politics, identity politics, social justice lectures, or forced diversity. Period-accurate cast is mostly white European; storytelling prioritizes adventure and friendship without DEI messaging. Minimal woke elements.