Theatre
Productions
"Allowing students to perform is an important mission of her company, and it’s certainly an admirable one. Some dance enthusiasts may find it dull watching children at various levels of dance training, and some, like myself, will find it fascinating to witness the great potential of these young dancers."
- Jack Hanley, Indie Theatre Now
Remembering the Nisei Project
It's been 20 years since choreographer Marla Hirokawa premiered her Nisei ballet. It was last performed at the NY International Fringe Festival in 2014. On May 16, 2021, Li Grado aired her interview with Marla about the Nisei Project on her podcast.
You can listen here:
Find out more about the Nisei ballet at www.niseiproject.com.
Past Productions
Resident choreographer and artistic director, Marla Hirokawa began creating original story ballets in order that her students would have the opportunity to dance alongside professional dancers. Since 1989, her repertory has grown to fourteen story ballets and a number of smaller dance works.
Each year, Covenant Ballet presents a dance concert highlighting an old or new Hirokawa production. Here is a sample of past productions:
The Secret Garden
Premiered 2016
2020
Orphan Train
2018
Fringe Festival 2012
2009
2008
Premiered 1997
Nisei
Cinderella
Premiered 2012
Van Gogh Project
Premiered 2011
The Firebirds & the Magical Tree
Premiered 2019
Our Favorite Fairytales
Premiered 2017
Beauty & the Beast
Premiered 2013
Ondine- the Sea Sprite
2014
Premiered 2010
