The Rialto Presents: Parsons Dance

Date and Time for this Past Event

• Sunday, Mar 10, 2024  3pm

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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.

Parsons Dance performs works selected from the vast and varied repertory of more than 75 works created by David Parsons. In addition, established choreographers like Trey McIntyre and Robert Battle are invited to restage works from the American canon on its dancers. And, through its newly launched GenerationNOW Fellowship, the company offers commissions to young choreographers whom Parsons mentors through the creative process. Parsons Dance is committed to providing enriching experiences beyond its performances as it seeks to engage audiences of all ages through education and outreach programs; through post-show discussions, open rehearsals, studio showcases, video workshops, open company classes, summer workshops for pre-professional dancers; an in-school workshop for public school students. The company is especially proud of its Autism-FriendlyPrograms initiative, launched in 2016, that features sensory- friendly workshops and relaxed performances for audiences of all abilities.