Tag: parsons dance

Pro Dance Companies Fit for Comp Royalty

For years, it was hard for competition dancers to find professional jobs that made full use of their technical polish, astonishing versatility, and onstage ease. But recently, some (smart) companies have begun recruiting comp kids, drawn to their adaptability and fearlessness. We’ve compiled a list of nine companies that are fit for comp queens and […]

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 […]

My Extracurricular Activity

Sure, dance is fun, but these performers have other skills they’re putting to good use: Alexandra Johnson in Sidra Bell’s House Unrest. (Jubal Battisti) Alexandra Johnson Sidra Bell Dance New York Hobby: Reupholstering furniture “My mother has always been into sewing and she’s worked in interior design, so I latched on to her interests. Now, […]

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 […]