Parsons Company Dances Through Expectations

Written By: Alexandra Steyn On Thursday, January 8, Rye Country Day hosted the Parsons Dance Company for the fifteenth annual Strong Family Dance Concert. An energetic event, the concert lasted forty-five minutes and featured five dances, including two group numbers and three solos. It served to expose students to contemporary forms of dance they may not have access to in their daily lives. The concert … Continue reading Parsons Company Dances Through Expectations

Strong Family Concert

Written By: Selena Zhang In keeping with the tradition of inviting incredible dancers and contemporary companies, this year’s Strong Family Concert featured Ailey II. This renowned dance company, founded by the trailblazing Alvin Ailey, is known for nurturing the next generation of modern dancers and celebrated for its dynamic blend of technical mastery and emotional depth. As rehearsal director Shay Bland introduced to the audience, … Continue reading Strong Family Concert