Internationally Acclaimed Dance Company Parsons Dance Performs April 18 and 19 in Santa Monica at The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage

BroadStage Santa Monica proudly presents Parsons Dance performing on Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 PM and Sunday, April 19 at 2:00 PM!

“This is a 'dance your heart out' (at all times, no excuses) kind of enterprise" writes The New York Times.

Their bold ensemble work, dynamic movement, and breathtaking technique have solidified their status as one of the world’s leading dance companies, captivating audiences around the globe. As Clive Barnes of the New York Post once said, “It does not take long to see why Parsons and his company are one of the hottest tickets in contemporary American dance.”

The performances will begin at 7:30 PM on Saturday, April 18, 2026 and at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The Eli and Edythe BroadStage is located at 1310 11th Street Santa Monica, CA 90401.

The Parsons Dance program on April 18 and April 19:

Juke
Choreography by Jamar Roberts, set to the music of Miles Davis

Nascimento
Choreography by David Parsons, set to the music of Milton Nascimento

The Road
Choreography by David Parsons, set to the music of Cat Stevens

About BroadStage

BroadStage is a contemporary performing arts presenter, at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center. Established in 2008, BroadStage energizes audiences and community through bold performances and personal connections. A proud flagship of Santa Monica College, The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage is one of Los Angeles’ leading venues to experience daring artistic performances. BroadStage presents works in three distinct venues at the SMC Performing Arts Center. The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage (the Mainstage) is a strikingly grand 500-seat venue that combines the warmth of a small theater with the acoustics and staging of a grand hall. The Edye is a 100-seat black box theater that uplifts new, developing, and innovative work to feature younger, emerging artists, and increased accessible programming. The East Wing is a versatile indoor/outdoor venue that provides flexibility for live performances and serves as an additional special event space. BroadStage is expanding to meet a rapidly evolving set of needs for artists, audiences, community, and campus. Under the leadership of Artistic and Executive Director Rob Bailis, BroadStage is broadening its impact through a new artistic vision, celebrating our shared humanity, and expanding the role the arts play in the vitality of LA’s diverse community. To learn more about BroadStage visit www.BroadStage.org.

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Artists: Jamar Roberts, David Parsons

Time:  19:30 -  21:00