Once again, we’re happy to have the dancers of Parsons Dance reporting on their day-to-day experiences while performing here at The Joyce. Please check back for daily updates.

Today, we hear from Christina Ilisije and Eric Bourne:

“My Body feels like it ran a marathon. Did some body work before bar to get my

Eric Bourne
“My Body feels like it ran a marathon. Did some body work before bar to get my head in the game. :)  My lovely parents are in town this weekend, so it will be a special show tonight.”

Eric Bourne
“My Body feels like it ran a marathon. Did some body work before bar to get my head in the game. :)  My lovely parents are in town this weekend, so it will be a special show tonight.”

Christina Ilisije

“Soaking my feet last night did me justice - they were a bit beat up after day 1 and 2! We just finished warm up in the studio of the Joyce and about to quickly beautify myself for the press photos this afternoon! Psyched to perform tonight - have some dear friends coming who have never seen me dance!”

For its 2011 New York season, Parsons Dance will bring three new works to The Joyce stage: Love, oh love, by guest choreographer Monica Bill Barnes, and David Parsons’ Portinari and Run to You.

The Wall Street Journal’s Pia Catton spoke with Mr. Parsons about the creation of Run to You, which is set to music by Steely Dan.

“Mr. Parsons has described Run to you as “a reflection on the human traits of positivity and negativity.” And the four parts of the work suggest emotions ranging from love to aggression, as well as sheer exuberance. “You have to get into the vibe. That’s a word we used a lot,” said Mr. Parsons after a recent rehearsal.” Continue reading the full article here.

Julie Platner for The Wall Street Journal

See Parsons Dance at The Joyce Jan 25-Feb 6.
Purchase tickets now.

Sensational reviews continue to come in for Tango Inferno:

The Malta Times declares, “The sinuous dance is at once sensuous and raw, passionate and intimate as at various stages throughout the spectacle couples leg-flick and perform complex coordinated steps, lifts and shifts with impressive precision.”

Read the full review here.

The Examiner says, “the entire performance sustained a fiery energy.” “The performance takes off will all the leg-flicks, sexiness, and elegant, sparkling dresses one would expect.”

Continue reading on Examiner.com.

Tango Inferno continues through Jan 23. Purchase tickets now.

KEIGWIN+COMPANY returns to The Joyce this spring with the world premiere of Dark Habits, an evening-length work that, through Keigwin’s indomitable theatricality, examines fashion and drama. Take a peek at the company’s new teaser video.

See KEIGWIN+COMPANY at The Joyce March 8-13. Purchase tickets now.