David Parson's dance "Caught" was inspired by a photographer's strobe


‘Caught,’ by David Parsons, Performed by Alvin Ailey Dance

By Brian Seibert March 16, 2023 The singer-songwriter Bill Withers grew up in Slab Fork, a coal-mining camp in West Virginia. He struggled with a stutter and served as a mechanic in the Navy. These.


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Parsons Dance The Joyce Theater New York, New York. May 24, 2018. Caught, an early Parsons creation (1982), has lost none of its ingenuity or brilliance over time. I've seen it (or excerpts from it) at least thrice previously, but its as jaw-dropping now as it always has been. For those not familiar with it, the piece simply captures a.


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The 1982 premiere of "Caught" snagged New York dance audiences' attention. Two years later, Parsons set "Caught" on dancer Gary Chryst — plus a group work, "The Envelope" on Eliot Feld's company — for a performance run at the Joyce Theater. The resulting critical attention helped launch Parsons' career as a choreographer.


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CAUGHT. Pause. MR. WITHERS. PROGRAM ORDER EVENING PROGRAM. March 16-18 & 23-25 at 8pm. March 21-22 at 7:30pm. SWING SHIFT.. Photo of Parsons Dance by Andrew Eccles. PARSONS DANCE SUPPORTERS.


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1 dancer Premiere 1982, Dance Theater Workshop (New York, New York) PNB Premiere September 15, 2007 The 2007 Pacific Northwest Ballet premiere of David Parsons' Caught was generously underwritten by Marcella McCaffray. Caught is maintained in the active repertory of Parsons Dance through generous support from the Jim and Linda Ellis Foundation.


Shall We Dance Friday David Parsons Caught Out & About NYC Magazine

Modern/contemporary dance (USA & Canada) Parsons Dance: More Dances of Joy Parsons DanceThe Joyce TheaterNew York, New York March 21, 2023Swing Shift, Balance of Power, Mr. Withers (premiere), The Ride Through (premiere), Caught, Nascimento Jerry Hochman


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"Caught" is a captivating dance choreographed by David Parsons with music by Robert Fripp. Elena d'Amario was stunning in the solo piece. Elena d'Amario was stunning in the solo piece.


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By Nora FitzGerald November 1, 2013 at 10:33 a.m. EDT From Parsons Dance's 2006 production, 'Nascimento Novo.' (Bill Hebert) One man stands on the stage, in the spotlight, alone and perhaps a.


David Parson's dance "Caught" was inspired by a photographer's strobe

The masterful Ailey dancers defy gravity in David Parsons' signature solo Caught, a breathtaking fusion of art and technology demanding split-second timing and athletic stamina. The effect is a stunning suspension of weight in which the dancer appears to fly through the air, devouring space before magically returning to rest at center stage.


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June 17, 2014 In 1982, David Parsons made his greatest choreographic discovery: He invented a way for a dancer to fly. "Caught," his signature work that stars a soloist soaring through the air.


“Caught” Up with David Parsons Dance Informa Magazine

One of his works, Caught, which was choreographed in 1982 and has been set on Ailey and ABT, uses a strobe light to catch the dancers when they're in mid-air on a dark stage, so the audience never sees them touch the ground. As a choreographer who likes to utilize technology, Parsons is currently working with some "highly sophisticated robots".


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Parsons Dance: Caught in The Envelope On the Other Side of The Road December 4, 2021 [Performance photographs will be added upon receipt.] Parsons DanceThe Joyce TheaterNew York, New York November 30, 2021Past Tense (world premiere), Balance of Power, On the Other Side (world premiere), The Envelope, Caught, The Road (world premiere) Jerry Hochman


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"Caught" - David Parsons Anthony Mincer 682 subscribers 3.6K views 1 year ago Here is a couple of practice sessions edited at the incredible dance studio at UCCS. David Parsons.


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Parsons Dance performs through Jan. 20 at the Joyce Theater, 175 Eighth Avenue, at 19th Street, Chelsea; (212) 242-0800; joyce.org. Stepping Into the World of Dance Over the past year,.


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Known for his wit and boundless energy, David Parsons has been making dances for nearly thirty years. From 1978 through 1987, he was a leading member of the Paul Taylor Dance Company, performing with them at Jacob's Pillow for five seasons during this period.He launched the Parsons Dance Company at the Pillow, first appearing on Inside/Out in 1987 and returning to the Ted Shawn Theatre many.

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