Tag: david parsons

Parsons Dance Honors DanceMedia Owner Frederic M. Seegal

Last night at Parsons Dance’s 2019 gala, the company celebrated one of our own: DanceMedia owner Frederic M. Seegal. In a speech, artistic director David Parsons said that he wanted to honor Seegal for the way he devotes his energy to supporting premier art organizations, “making sure that the arts are part of who we […]

Parsons Dance Partners with BDC

Have you ever seen David Parsons’ Caught? It’s pretty much impossible to catch (har har!) its magic on video, but to give you a sense of its awesomeness, here’s Parsons dancing the piece. (The real action begins around 2:30.) I love its jungle-cat blend of athleticism and fluidity, which characterizes a lot of Parsons’ works. […]

David Parsons

For more than 20 years, David Parsons has been creating exuberant and energetic modern works for his company, Parsons Dance. He boasts a repertoire of more than 70 pieces—and that doesn’t include dances commissioned by other companies, such as New York City Ballet and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Born in Chicago and raised in […]