David Parsons
Board Member · North American Wilderness Recovery
Board Member at North American Wilderness Recovery. Listed as an officer, director, or key employee across 1 organization on the Form 990 record.
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David Parsons is an acclaimed American choreographer, performer, teacher, director, and producer, best known as the Artistic Director and co-founder of Parsons Dance. Born in Chicago and raised in Kansas City, his journey into dance began at age nine, leading him to New York City at 17 on a scholarship to the Alvin Ailey School.
After a distinguished career as a principal dancer with the Paul Taylor Dance Company for eight years, Parsons co-founded Parsons Dance in 1985 with lighting designer Howell Binkley, driven by a vision to create athletic and engaging dance that brings joy to audiences worldwide.
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- University of Missouri at Kansas City · Honorary Doctorate
- Jacksonville University MFA program · Howard Gilman Fellowship
- Alvin Ailey School (scholarship)
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