David Parsons fuses the discipline and precision of classical dance with the gesture and movement of the modern dance vocabulary to create contemporary dance that is at once sexy, athletic, exuberant and joyous! Stunning works, like the iconic Caught, exemplify this company’s innovation and huge audience appeal. This internationally renowned company was founded in 1985 by Artistic Director David Parsons and Tony Award-winning lighting designer Howell Binkley.

JDPP will celebrate thirty years of “boldly and bravely” using dance, spoken word, song, and visual arts to take on social justice issues and effect change with the premiere of a freshly-conceived, “She Speaks Her Peace.” The performance is the culminating event of JDPP’s 30th anniversary celebration and a commemoration of the JDPP Ensemble’s three decades of harnessing the arts to innovate, inspire, educate and build community to overcome the barriers of race, economic opportunity, and culture.

A CABARET EVENT The Tap Pack is an entertaining and elegant nod to the Rat Pack era. Complete with live swing music, lots of tap dancing and witty banter, get ready for some high-energy fun. This five-member troupe from Australia wins the audience from the first downbeat and the pace never slows. They sing. They dance. They joke. They bring a new, invigorating energy to a timeless style. Old School Cool from the new Kings of Swing.

Experience classical Russian ballet, one of Russia’s great cultural heritages, from none other than the great Russian National Ballet; complete with a profound musical score by Sergei Prokofiev. Cinderella is most notable for its jubilant music, extravagant costumes, and those hilarious stepsisters.