Exuberance in Parsons Dance's program at the Joyce

Richmond Ballet's dancers are an engaging bunch who aim to please and their goodwill radiated from the stage.

From Mozart to Dave Matthews, the Florida Everglades to the Joyce Theater, David Parsons, artistic director and co-founder of Parsons Dance, stated that his goal for Wednesday evening’s program was to create variety, to make sure it was all different. The opening piece, Wolfgang surprised long-time fans of the company with classical music and traditional ballet movement.

Six works, including two world premieres, made up the latest program from Parsons Dance. Thoroughly joyful, the audience were sent home buzzing.

Four works – one new, two older and a PNB premiere – display the company in all its imaginative versatility and fine technique.

From Mozart to Dave Matthews, the Florida Everglades to the Joyce Theater, David Parsons, artistic director and co-founder of Parsons Dance, stated that his goal for Wednesday evening’s program was to create variety, to make sure it was all different. The opening piece, Wolfgang surprised long-time fans of the company with classical music and traditional ballet movement.

A collection of tributes to former world class tap dancers alongside some new works that clearly thrilled the capacity audience at the Joyce Theater.