Shoko Tamai and Tony Ortiz in Ninja Ballet 'Ma' as the ninja Subaru and her rival, Scorpion. Photo by Thomas Wilson @thomaswilsonpics Photo

From: BWW Review: Ninja Ballet Thrills with Explosive Martial Arts and Enchanting Live Music

As if a prelude to the Independence Day fireworks, Artistic Director/Choreographer Shoko Tamai's Ninja Ballet: 'Ma' (Negative Space) debuting at the Secret Theatre in Long Island City, explodes with a dynamic blend of Eastern and Western dance styles, theatrics and the elegance of classical ballet fused with thrilling martial arts fight choreography and live musical accompaniment featuring traditional instruments from Asian, Middle Eastern and Native American cultures that transport the viewer to another place and era.