Parsons Dance is internationally renowned for creating and performing contemporary American dance of extraordinary artistry. Founded in 1985 by Artistic Director David Parsons and Tony Award-winning lighting designer Howell Binkley, Parsons Dance, known for its energized and athletic ensemble work, has collaborated with numerous iconic artists. The company has spread the joy of dance over 447 cities, 30 countries, and 5 continents for the most notable theaters, festivals, and presenters worldwide.

Mercury, 2011 by Marilyn Minter. New York, NY 10002. Keith Haring at Pace Prints. As our class explores the idea of a contemporary exploration of Toile by creating patterns from narrative, it is important to look at artists and designers who also use this tactic in their work.

Here is a video of Professor Jose DeJesus Zamora Drawing The Vitruvian Male Figure. Note how he uses the grid, square and circle to establish proportions for the human form. Creating a rotating pattern in Illustrator.