Choreographer

Hailed by the Toronto Star as “one of the hottest tickets in contemporary dance,” the always-popular Parsons Dance company returns to take your breath away with its brand of joyous, high-voltage dances. Led by Artistic Director and prolific dance-maker David Parsons, the company brings a tailor made program that includes signature works like Caught, a gravity-defying fusion of art and technology demanding split-second timing and athletic stamina by the dancer. The evening’s very special finale will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Parsons’ critically acclaimed work Whirlaway to a soundtrack of Allen Toussaint hits. Originally commissioned by NOBA and premiering at the Mahalia Jackson Theater in 2014, the dramatic restaging of this work with new costumes and choreography by Parsons Dance will be joined by Reginald Toussaint and The Allen Toussaint Orchestra, as we honor the life and legacy of a New Orleans icon.

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Parsons Dance

Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts

Parsons Dance is a New York City based contemporary American dance company, internationally renowned for its energized, athletic ensemble work. Founded in 1985 by Artistic Director David Parsons and Tony Award-winning lighting designer Howell Binkley, the company has toured to more than 447 cities, 30 countries, and 5 continents and has appeared at such notable venues as The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Sydney Opera House, Maison de la Dance, Teatro La Fenice, Teatro Municipal de Rio de Janiero.

Rialto Center for the Arts

Georgia State University

As one of the world’s premier contemporary dance companies, this talented troupe showcases a dynamic fusion of styles that combines athleticism, grace and unparalleled innovation. Through endless creativity and self-expression, striking choreography and powerful music, Parsons Dance creates unforgettable performances that push the boundaries of dance and bring life-affirming artistry to audiences across the globe.

Wortham Center for the Performing Arts

Known for its energized, athletic and joyous style, Parsons Dance is internationally renowned for creating and performing contemporary American dance. Program to include The Road, with music by Cat Stevens, and commissioned by Tilles Center with support from the Sandra and Eric Krasnoff Dance Endowment, Vickie Morris, Rory Pottruck, and Chuck Andrews.

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts

Known for its energized, athletic, and joyous style, Parsons Dance is internationally renowned for creating and performing contemporary American dance. Their bold ensemble work and movement has solidified them as one of the world’s leading dance companies. Works, like the iconic Caught, exemplify this company’s innovation and huge audience appeal. Parsons Dance will thrill audiences with their effortless movement and stunning dancers.

Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts

Performing works based on the vast repertory of storied choreographer David Parsons, Parsons Dance is an internationally renowned contemporary American dance company known for its energized and athletic ensemble work. Parsons and his Company have been recognized with three Choreography Fellowship Grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the American Choreography Award, the Dance Magazine Award, a Howard Gilman Fellowship, the Dance Masters of America Annual Award, and the Capezio ACE Award. (Smoke, haze, and strobing light effects)

PARSONS DANCE

Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo

“This is a dance your heart out’ (at all times, no excuses) kind of enterprise” – The New York Times  Exuberant and virtuosic, Parsons Dance is internationally renowned for its remarkably athletic and joyous style which has solidified them as one of the world’s leading modern/contemporary dance companies. Now making their Segerstrom Center for the Arts debut, Parsons Dance is sure to thrill audiences with their effortless movement and enthusiastic dancers. Stunning works, like the iconic Caught, exemplify this company’s innovation and huge appeal.

David Parsons

Choreographer

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Apr 20, 2024

Parsons Dance · Parsons Dance Company

Mar 10, 2024

Rialto Center for the Arts · Parsons Dance Company

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