Photo by Paula Lobo
David Parsons traces his modern dance legacy to 1971, when he performed Alvin Ailey’s choreography in Leonard Bernstein’s Mass, and to his significant time with the Paul Taylor Dance Company in the 1980s. But he’s become something of a household name after starting Parsons Dance 25 years ago, a troupe that specializes in spectacular athletics and eye-catching concepts, even if some critics find them a bit insubstantial. His signature work, Caught (likely to be included on this program), combines a strobe light and well-timed vertical leaps to create a gravity-defying illusion. His more recent work relies on a dazzlingly strong and nimble company of 10 young dancers who bend into and out of geometric shapes with ease.
Parsons Dance (Nov. 16). Wilson Center for the Arts. Harris Theatre. 19805 W. Capitol Dr., 262-781-9520, wilson-center.com
