The story of The Firebird:

Michigan Ballet Academy’s version of The Firebird ballet is inspired by the Russian folk tale set in a magical world where young Prince Ivan embarks on a journey to hunt the mysterious Firebird, a mystical and beautiful creature with fiery feathers. During his journey, Ivan discovers a dark and enchanted forest ruled by the evil Immortals, who have a group of princesses, lead by the beautiful Princess Katerina, held captive.

Ivan catches the Firebird while hunting in the enchanted forest, but she pleads for her freedom. In return for her release, she gives him one of her feathers, which has magical powers. Later, Ivan uses the feather to summon the Firebird when he is in danger from the Immortals and their minions. She helps him defeat the Immortals by breaking their magical control and freeing Katerina and the princesses.

In the end, Ivan marries Princess Katerina, and the kingdom is freed from the Immortal's evil rule, thanks to the Firebird's assistance.