text: Thomas Hewitt, teacher - choreographer text: Also known as Hugh Thomas sheet music
Tom Hewitt dancing

Choreography

The chief focal point of Mr. Hewitt's choreography was creating works that drew on the breadth of his dance and musical experience. When working with a composer to create original music, Mr. Hewitt strove to ensure that the score adhered to the integrity of the story being told or feelings being conveyed

Mr. Hewitt wished to expand the repertoire with lasting works, as well as offer the training of classical ballet technique to have them presented at their best. Additionally, his New Works emphasized use of the dancer’s dramatic abilities to fully explore acting potential and realize it within the context of American Dance Heritage.

Mr. Hewitt created numerous Ballets, including:

Works co-authored in collaboration with composer Merton Brown

Solos specifically designed for younger dancers

Image of pose from Lord of the Dance
Thomas Hewitt's Lord of the Dance

Liturgical Works and Other Sacred Works

Additionally, Hewitt choreographed commissions from

  • Smith School of Dance
  • Redwood Empire Ballet (both the Professional Company & Associated School)
  • Children’s Dance Theatre
  • for the City of Belmont, choreography of a Straus Waltz
  • Boston Conservatory’s Boston Dance Theatre (& Extension Division)
  • Orchesis Dance Troupe in N.Y.S.
  • Numerous churches and schools from N.Y. To Santa Rosa .

His Ballets were performed at such venues as John Hancock Hall in Boston and the Luther Burbank Performing Arts Center in Northern California which is now in association with The Kennedy Center. There were also performances at numerous school venues and Lecture/Demonstrations in NY, MA and CA to edify and educate younger audiences.