Warm up with Parsons company dancers for their rehearsal day! These American Modern-Contemporary dance classes explore unique shapes, dynamics, endurance, and the classic “Parsons style”. For ages 16+.

Tuesday, August 15 | 9 - 10:30am
Annex Studio

Wednesday, August 16 | 9 - 10:30am
Annex Studio

Monday, August 21 | 9 - 10:30am
Annex Studio

Wednesday, August 23 | 9 - 10:30am
Annex Studio

Friday, August 25 | 9 - 10:30am
Annex Studio

Wednesday, August 30 | 10:30am - 12:00pm
LPCA Theatre

Thursday, August 31 | 10:30am - 12:00pm
LPCA Theatre

Movement is for everyone! Take a specialized dance or fitness class with a Parsons Dance artist. Reserve your spot for your favorite classes today by clicking here, or using the button above!

Contemporary with Luke Romanzi
Wednesday, August 16 | 5 - 6:30pm | In-person and on Instagram
LPCA Theatre
This class fuses the idea of movement and technique while challenging the dancer to use their breath, plié, and carving of the spine to find grounded shapes, continuous movement and musicality. For ages 16+.

Ballet with Guest Teacher Pablo Piantino
Thursday, August 17 | 9 - 10:30am | In-person
Annex Studio
Join the Parsons dancers as they warm up with 90 minutes of ballet with guest artist Pablo Piantino. For ages 16+. Originally from Mendoza, Argentina, Mr. Piantino has studied at the Colón Theatre Ballet School, The Juilliard School (BFA), and The University of Washington (MFA). He has performed with the San Francisco Ballet, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, the Chamber Dance Company, and many others. Mr. Piantino has taught at several institutions of higher education, including his current post at the School of Dance at the University of Utah.

Parsons Technique for Young Dancers with Téa Pérez
Friday, August 18 | 2 - 3:30pm | In-person
Annex Studio
This American Modern-Contemporary dance class explores unique shapes, dynamics, and endurance. Experience firsthand knowledge of the Parsons-style. For ages 13-18.

Dance Cardio with Megan Garcia
Wednesday, August 23 | 5 - 6pm | In-person and on Instagram
LPCA Theatre
An aerobic cardio class using intervals in between musical dancing cardio and toning exercises. For ages 14+.

Ballroom with Zoey Anderson
Thursday, August 24 | 5 - 6:30pm | In-person
LPCA Theatre
This class fuses ballroom, cha cha, and samba with a touch of jazz exercising, a high-energy and exciting way to broaden your dance ballroom vocabulary and style. For ages 16+.

Yoga with Nick Fearon
Monday, August 28 | 12:30 - 1:30pm | Outdoors, In-person and on Instagram
LPCA Campus
An hour long class meant to ignite the connection of breath, movement, and poses. This class will take place outdoors in the field behind Lake Placid Center for the Arts. For all ages and levels.

Get an exclusive behind the scenes glimpse of the Parsons Dance newly commissioned work by choreographer Penny Saunders’s new work for Parsons Dance, set to a score by Michael Wall. This is your chance to meet the choreographer, learn about her creative process, and watch Parsons Dance artists bring this piece to life. This event will take place onstage at LCPA and will be in-person only.

In The Studio with Choreographer Penny Saunders
If you are interested in attending this event, please contact Development Manager Grace Puckett at gracep@parsonsdance.org.

Celebrate a wonderful three-week residency and the conclusion of Parsons Dance’s visit to Lake Placid! Join the company on Friday, September 1, 2023 for an evening performance at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts. Enjoy a program filled with beloved company classics, recently created works from the Parsons repertory, and a preview performance of Penny Saunders’ new piece. Don’t wait - click here and get your tickets now!

Lake Placid Center for the Arts
Friday, September 1 | 8pm