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CHARLES' CAROL FULL LENGTH BALLET (2024) - limited time viewing!

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Join Covenant Ballet Theatre of Brooklyn (CBT) for this virtual premiere of a new work by Artistic Director, Founder, and Choreographer, Marla Hirokawa, entitled Charles' Carol, which was performed at the Leonard & Claire Tow Center for the Performing Arts, Brooklyn College on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 7pm.

 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW (for a limited time)

 

Charles Dickens' most popular, beloved tale, "A Christmas Carol" tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from miser to generous after being visited by the spirits of Christmas past, present and future. The story has inspired hundreds of portrayals in film, television, ballet and opera. Choreographer Marla Hirokawa will join this list of portrayals and with a twist. The new ballet, Charles’ Carol puts the Christmas story in the context of Dickens' own childhood poverty that shaped his empathy for the poor, and paved the way for this timeless story to be penned.

 

This production of Charles’ Carol is made possible by the NY State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the NY State Legislature, Apple Bank, Ridgewood Savings Bank, our dedicated board of directors, and other generous supporters of CBT.

 

VIDEO BY NEL SHELBY PRODUCTIONS

STORY AND CHOREOGRAPHY BY MARLA A. HIROKAWA

Synopsis

Charles Dickens' most popular, beloved tale, "A Christmas Carol" tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from miser to generous after being visited by the spirits of Christmas past, present and future. The story has inspired hundreds of portrayals in film, television, ballet and opera. Choreographer Marla Hirokawa will join this list of portrayals and with a twist. The new ballet, Charles’ Carol puts the Christmas story in the context of Dickens' own childhood poverty that shaped his empathy for the poor, and paved the way for this timeless story to be penned. 

“[Ms. Hirokawa’s] commitment to excellence, devotion to young people and humble and deep trust of her gifts is inspiring…I consider Ms. Hirokawa to be a master teacher, storyteller and choreographer whose work should be supported in the rehearsal studio, in the public schools and on the stage.”  

Michelle Audet, Founding Director of Education New York City Ballet (NY 1979-1996)

Map & Directions

By train: Take the 2 or 5 train to Flatbush Ave / Brooklyn College

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By bus: B6, B11, B41, B44, B103

 

SP Parking: 2201 Nostrand Ave.

Street parking is limited.

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Artistic Staff & Dancers

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Marla Hirokawa

Marla Hirokawa

Choreographer, Artistic Director, and Founder

Marla Hirokawa

Marla Hirokawa

Choreographer, Artistic Director, and Founder

Marla Hirokawa

Marla Hirokawa

Choreographer, Artistic Director, and Founder

Marla Hirokawa

Marla Hirokawa

Choreographer, Artistic Director, and Founder

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Covenant Ballet Theatre of Brooklyn, Inc., is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization serving Brooklyn since 1987.

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Photos by Rebeccah Brann, Jaime Gamez, Henry Sid, Stanley Nov

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