Known for nearly 40 years of remarkable athleticism, David Parsons has built his celebrated Parsons Dance and has gained global popularity for his fast-paced and physically rigorous pieces. Often labeled a “joyful” choreographer, Parsons spoke to ICONS about his inspiring career and his focus on creating a stable and successful organization. His brave enthusiasm has helped launch his company on massive global and domestic tours and brought in some of the most acclaimed choreographers to work with his dancers.

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• WHO INSPIRES YOU AND WHY?
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• Truly B. - I am inspired by my children and their ability to create without caring about how it is received. They create movement from the heart; their joy in dance is utterly contagious!
• Rachel T. - When I'm working, I'm most inspired by my dancers. My choreography doesn't take shape until I'm in the studio with my dancers. Watching them perform a new phrase or discussing a concept with them inspires me to expand the idea in directions that I couldn't have come up with on my own.
• Vlad A. - I think what inspires me mostly is not so much the PERSON, but the WORK. Sometimes, I see a wonderful piece by an unknown choreographer and I think it is great that the work carries a name and not the other way around.

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