Our 2026 Lake Placid Residency
We are thrilled to return to the Arts Center Lake Placid for our fifth annual residency. Running from September 17 through October 4, this year’s residency will be devoted to developing a new David Parsons work. We’re incredibly appreciative of our continued partnership with the Arts Center and are thrilled about connecting with staff, students, and audiences at this amazing place! Stay tuned for more information about the residency as we get closer to its starting date.
Learn More About Our 2025 Residency - August 10-31, 2025
Parsons Dance returned for its fourth residency at this stunning venue located in the Adirondack Park of Northern New York. Over three weeks, we offered a public performance, a showing, and community-centered classes held both in person and on Instagram Live, geared towards teaching the Parsons approach to contemporary dance. All classes were free and available to everyone, with all experience levels welcome. During the residency, the company worked with Courtney "Balenciaga" Washington, the Creative Director of Masterz at Work Dance Family, as she choreographed a new work on Parsons Dance co-commissioned by Works & Process.
2025 Residency Events:
Performances
August 19, 2025 at 5:00pm: A special 15-minute outdoor performance at the LPCA Summer Block Party in celebration of its venue reconstruction.
August 30, 2025 at 7:30pm: A performance featuring both classic and new works from the company's repertory.
Showings
Friday, August 15, 2025 at 4:00pm in the Studio: An early glimpse of Courtney "Balenciaga" Washington’s new work co-commissioned by Works & Process.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 7:00pm in the Theater: A preview of David Parsons’ new work.
Open Technical Rehearsals
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 from 1:00-4:00pm
Friday, August 29, 2025 from 1:00-4:00pm
Community Classes
We welcomed all community members to take part in our residency. Check out our 2025 schedule below of free in-person and Instagram Live classes taught by our dancers.
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Intro to Parsons Technique with Téa Pérez
Tuesday, August 12 | 6-7pm
*In-person and Instagram LiveStep into the world of Parsons Dance with this high-energy modern-contemporary class led by company artist Téa Perez. Explore bold shapes, dynamic movement, and the signature athleticism of the Parsons style.
Ballet with Justine Delius
Wednesday, August 13 | 6-7pm
*In-person and Instagram LiveDesigned for dancers of all backgrounds, this open-level ballet class blends foundational technique, barre work, and center combinations with expressive movement.
Hip Hop Masterclass with Courtney “Balenciaga” Washington and Brian Starke
Thursday, August 14 | 6-7pm
*In-person OnlyExperience a hip hop class led by Courtney “Balenciaga” Washington, founder of Masterz at Work Dance Family, and Brian Starke, a principal member of Masterz at Work Dance Family.
Jazz with Megan Garcia Ziminski
Monday, August 18 | 6-7pm
*In-person and Instagram LiveLed by a former Rockette, this high-energy class explores the rhythm, style, and dynamic range of jazz dance, all grounded in technical precision.
Floor work with Joe Cyranski
Wednesday, August 20 | 6-7pm
*In-person OnlyThis highly physical and athletic class focuses on the distribution of weight between the ground and the body as you explore different ways of moving through space.
Stretching and Conditioning with Joanne Hwang
Thursday, August 21 | 6-7pm
*In-person and Instagram LiveThis open-level class focuses on improving overall flexibility, core strength, and body awareness through safe, effective techniques suitable for all movement backgrounds.
Stretching for Athletes with Emerson Earnshaw
Saturday, August 23 | 6-7pm
*In-person and Instagram LiveThis class will provide you with the tools to improve muscular flexibility, increase range of motion, and stretch safely and effectively. Through a combination of techniques, you’ll learn how to tailor your stretching routine to meet specific demands of your sport or dance style!
Masterclass with David Parsons, followed by a studio showing of David's new creation
Tuesday, August 26 | 5:30-6:30pm
*In-person OnlyDon’t miss this opportunity to train with David Parsons himself. The class features a rigorous warm-up followed by combinations drawn from the company’s acclaimed vocabulary and repertory. Then enjoy a studio showing featuring David’s new creation!
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Warm up with Parsons company dancers as they prepare for their rehearsal day! This American Modern-Contemporary dance class features a technical warm-up and dynamic across-the-floor sequences that explore the classic “Parsons style.” For ages 13+.
Location: Studio 1
Time: 9:00am-10:30am
Dates: Monday, August 11, 2025 - Saturday, August 16, 2025
Monday, August 18, 2025 - Saturday, August 23, 2025
Parson Dance’s residency at Lake Placid Center for the Arts is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Photo by Rachel Neville