Mason Dance Company Presents Gala Concert
The 16th annual event features works by four renowned choreographers.
George Mason University’s (GMU) School of Dance will begin their 16th Annual Mason Dance Company Gala Concert on Friday and Saturday with a performance in honor of George Mason University President Alan Merten and Sally Merten. “Each year we work with or commission work from major choreographers,” said GMU School of Dance Director Buffy Price. “To honor the Merten’s, I called David Parsons, one of Sally Merten’s favorite choreographers,” she said. “He is allowing us to use his dance Swing Shift, and to dedicate our performance to the Mertens.” The Mertens are retiring in June. Parsons is founder and artistic director of Parsons Dance, and a former lead dancer with Paul Taylor Dance Company. Swing Shift is his intimate, lively dance for …
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Susan Larson
6:04 pm on Sunday, April 1, 2012
Thanks for sharing, Patricia. I second your comments. I, too, attended on Friday evening. Wonderful! more ›