Parsons Dance – praised around the world for its virtuosity, exceptional theatricality, athleticism, energy and accessibility – presents the culminating performance of its eleventh annual New York City Summer Intensive Workshop for pre-professional and professional dancers, the Summer Intensive Showcase, on Friday, June 3, 2011 at 6pm. Audiences are welcome to the free performance at Manhattan Movement and Arts Center, 248 W. 60th Street between 10th and 11th Avenues.

Admission to the performance is free and open to the public, but seating is limited and reservations are strictly required.  To reserve seats, call (212) 869-9275 or email info@parsonsdance.org.

This year’s Summer Intensive Workshop, held from May 23 – June 4, 2011, will give participants the unique opportunity to study with Artistic Director David Parsons and members of Parsons Dance in the heart of the modern dance capital, New York City. Participants take classes in modern and ballet technique, the repertory of Parsons Dance, Pilates and yoga, and are offered special Professional Development seminars.

David Parsons’ Master Choreography Workshop will take place from June 6 – 10, 2011. Dancers will have the opportunity to be part of the development process for David Parsons’ next choreographic work. David Parsons will set new work on participants and involve them personally and directly in his creative process.

Both the Summer Intensive and the Master Choreography Workshop are presented in association with Marymount Manhattan College, the official education partner of Parsons Dance, and held at Manhattan Movement and Arts Center, 248 W. 60th Street between 10th and 11th Avenues.

For more information about either program, call 212-869-9395 or visit www.parsonsdance.org.