Led by famed choreographer David Parsons, dubbed “one of
modern dance’s great living dance-makers” by New York magazine, Parsons Dance continues to pursue its mission to
deliver positive, affirming, life enriching experiences to audiences worldwide
at Diana Wortham Theatre on Tuesday & Wednesday, October 18 & 19, at
8:00 p.m.
New York City based and internationally renowned for
creating and performing contemporary American dance with extraordinary
artistry, Parsons Dance maintains an accessible and enriching element that
appeals to diverse audiences. Founded in 1985 by artistic director David
Parsons and Tony Award-winning lighting designer Howell Binkley, Parsons Dance
is known for its energized, athletic, ensemble work; the company has
collaborated with iconic artists across all disciplines including Billy Taylor,
Milton Nascimento, Allen Toussaint, William Ivey Long, Donna Karan, Annie
Leibovitz, and Alex Katz.
Having toured more than 383 cities, 22 countries and 5
continents at the most notable theaters and festivals worldwide including The
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Maison de la Danse, Teatro La Fenice,
and Teatro Muncipal do Rio de Janeiro, Parsons Dance retains a repertory of
more than 75 works by its artistic director.
In addition to choreography and performance, Parsons Dance
engages audiences of all ages through education and outreach programs. The
company hosts post-show discussions, open rehearsals, studio showcases, and
open company classes, as well as three weeks of summer workshops in dance and
choreography for pre-professional dancers and in-school workshops for public school
students in New York City. Parsons also launched the GenerationNOW Fellowship,
a yearlong mentorship under the company’s tutelage that culminates in a
commission that premiers as a part of the Parsons Dance’s season at the Joyce
Theater and joins the company’s touring repertory for the following season.
Raised in Kansas City, David Parsons received an MFA from
Jacksonville University as the first Howard Gilman Fellow and an honorary
Doctorate from the University of Missouri. Parsons has cultivated educational
partnerships with Marymount Manhattan College, Broadway Dance Center, and the
Manhattan Movement and Arts Center.
Pre-Performance
Discussions – October 18 & 19
Parsons Dance company members lead pre-performance
discussions at 7:00 p.m. in the theatre prior to the 8:00 p.m. performances.
Pre-show discussions are free to ticket holders. We regret that patrons may not
be admitted to pre-show discussions after 7:10 p.m.
Parsons Dance Master
Class
Intermediate level, local dance students are invited to
participate in a dance master class led by Parsons Dance company members hosted
at the Ballet Conservatory of Asheville. Please call 828-255-5777 for more
information.
Matinee Series
Performance – October 19
Parsons Dance’s performances are also a part of the Matinee
Series for Students and Families, with a performance on Wednesday, October 19
at 10:00 a.m. For individual tickets, call the DWT Box Office at 828-257-4530.
For Group tickets, complete the Matinee Series order form, available on our
website: www.dwtheatre.com.
Parsons Dance’s
Asheville performances are presented with support from the Arthur J. Fryar
Charitable Fund through the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. The
performances is funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with
the National Endowment for the Arts and the North Carolina Arts Council.
Further support is provided by Performance Sponsors William R. & Clarita
Burton and Michelle & Eddie Dorf; and by Mainstage Dance Series Sponsors
Hedy Fischer & Randy Schull, Susan Holden, Tina & John McGuire, Ronna
& Rob Resnick, BMW of Asheville, Diamond Brand Outdoors, Jag Construction,
and Mosaic Realty; with additional support provided by Media Sponsors WCQS 88.1
FM and WNC magazine.
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