Parsons Dance

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Field	Value
name	PARSONS DANCE
image	Peel Group.jpg
caption	Parsons Dancers
years_active	1985 – present
genre	Dance
origin	New York, NY
website	Dance Website
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| name = PARSONS DANCE | image = Peel Group.jpg | caption = Parsons Dancers | years_active = 1985 – present | genre = Dance | origin = New York, NY | website = Dance Website

Parsons Dance is a contemporary dance company founded in 1985 by choreographer David Parsons and lighting designer Howell Binkley that tours nationally and internationally and includes an annual season in New York City, its base.

History

Parsons Dance was founded on July 17, 1985, by David Parsons and Howell Binkley.

The company consists of nine full-time dancers. It maintains a repertory of more than 80 works, 20 featuring commissioned original scores by composers and musicians including Dave Matthews, Michael Gordon, Milton Nascimento, John Mackey and Phil Woods. Parsons Dance has collaborated with many other artists, including Julie Taymor, William Ivey Long, Annie Leibovitz, Donna Karan and Alex Katz. Since its founding, the company has performed in more than 445 cities, 30 countries, and 5 continents.

In addition to performances, Parsons Dance also provides various education and outreach programs, workshops, post-show discussions, open rehearsals, studio showcases, and open company classes. In 2016, the company launched Autism-Friendly Programs, featuring sensory-friendly programs and relaxed performances.

As of 2021, Parsons is Artistic Director and Choreographer. The company performs in the Joyce Theater.[[Image:Parsons Dance Company class.jpg|thumb|right|Dancer Abby Silva leads a master class at the Parsons Dance Company in May 2006.]]

Notable people

• Robert Battle
• Roger Montoya
• Katarzyna Skarpetowska (1999-2006)

References

References

1. "Mission & History".
2. (January 1, 2001). "Heading Into Battle: David Parsons and New Choreographers". PAJ: A Journal of Performance and Art.
3. "The Soul of the American Actor".
4. "Parsons Dance".
5. Miller, Valerie-Jean. "Review: PARSONS DANCE COMPANY'S POWERFUL REPERTOIRE AND PERFORMANCE PAYS OFF at Segerstrom Center For The Arts".
6. "Parsons Dance {{!}} The Joyce Theater".

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