(Second Performance: Thursday, July 11, 8-8:15pm)

Static Art in Motion- Art on the Move!

The renowned Parsons Dance takes the stage for the 2024 edition of HFAF, dedicated to integrating fine art with exciting  world class contemporary dance and music. 

Engage in the soul-nourishing delights of the art fair’s 600+ visual artists on display, with the added entrancing vibes of exhilarating  movements  generated  by Parsons Dance. This high profile infusion of the visual arts with the dance arts is an art fair first, providing an “only in the Hamptons” event.

During the July 11 VIP Opening Preview, the eight-person dance company will perform twice in a reserved area in the  Collectors Lounge and aisle of the de Kooning Pavilion. First up is a condensed version of Juke, a mesmerizing Jamar Roberts work set to the fabulous Miles Davis piece Bitches Brew that made its world premiere in May during the company’s Joyce Theater season. Beginning at 3:30pm, this afternoon VIP Opening Preview session benefits Guild Hall.

Parsons Dance will also perform the condensed version of the 2004 David Parsons cherished work Shining Star, the high energy romp that the choreographer made for the Alvin American Dance Theatre and Parsons Dance first performed in 2008. Set to music by Earth, Wind and Fire, the piece has been described by The New York Times as “a snazzy-looking, funny and sexy group dance.”

Performance begins at 8pm. The evening session benefits the Parrish Art Museum