About The Choreographer..

'The Envelope' is a proffesional dance work which was choreographed by David Parsons, and performed by the 'Parsons Dance Company'. David Parsons was born during 1959 in Illinois and was raised in Kansas City,Missouri. As a child, Parsons thrived off participating in sporting events, however after taking part in an performing arts camp, he joined a local dance group. He then worked closely with a fellow dancer names Clive Thompson, where he gained a scholarship to the 'Alvin Alley American Dance Centre'.Parsons continued to rise in the dance industry as he became an understudy for the 'Paul Taylor Dance Company', he eventually became the principal of this company from 1978-1987, as well as appearing within various other companies. Parsons then furthered his dance career by founding the 'Parsons Dance Company' in 1987, and through this company, he choreographed many different works including, 'Caught' (1982), 'The Envelope'(1986) and 'Nasciemento'.