David Parsons Dance Company

On Wednesday morning, March 23rd, New York's internationally renowned
choreographer David Parsons and his dance company will pull the cover off the
new R-Class .

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About Mercedes-Benz USA

Mercedes-Benz USA, headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is responsible
for the sales, marketing and service of all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products
in the United States.

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David Parsons has also choreographed works for the Paul Taylor Dance Company,
American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet and a lot more.

* SPRING 2007 (April 19-21) / STUDENT PERFORMANCES AT MILLER THEATRE:
Choreographers become visiting faculty for semester, teaching an
undergraduate process-into-performance course that culminates in live
student performances at Columbia's Miller Theatre.

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When you think of Isadora Duncan, Ruth St.

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David Parsons' Dancers Reveal New Mercedes-Benz R-Class

World-Class Dancers Celebrate Global Debut of R-Class in New York

MONTVALE , N. Barnard College and the
Williamsburg Art neXus (WAX) have created SUGAR SALON to stir things up and
help address the issue, launching the series with a conversation among five
pioneering women in the field:

* Marisa Beatty, Barnard Class of '97 (Moderator) -- Co-Founder/Executive
Director, WAX
bio: http://www.

SUGAR SALON PARTNERS
The Barnard College Department of Dance (chaired by Mary Cochran) offers
the world's only Ivy League dance degree , enhanced by partnerships with NYC
cultural institutions like City Center, Dance Theater Workshop , and Symphony
Space.

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WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR WOMEN IN MODERN DANCE?
202 Altschul Hall, Barnard Campus (Broadway + 117th St.php

* Janis Brenner -- Artistic Director, Janis Brenner + Dancers; Gender
Project Director
bio: http://www.; SUGAR SALON
Featured Choreographer
bio: http://www.barnard.

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His work has been
enthusiastically embraced by audiences, presenters and critics the world over. In 2004, MBUSA achieved an all-time sales record of
221,610 new vehicles, setting the highest sales volume ever in its history and
achieving 11 consecutive years of sales growth.edu/dance. (http://www.

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[WAX] (co-founded and directed by Barnard
graduate Marisa Beatty) is a grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to
creating a supportive environment for the next generation of performing
artists.

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, The last time Mercedes -Benz came
to New York for the world premiere of a new car was 51 years ago -- to launch
the 300 SL "Gullwing" sports car. Denis, and Martha Graham, the
role of women as the founders of modern dance is clear, but what of their
place in the future? Despite increasing numbers of women creating, performing ,
and contributing to the field, a Gender Project study
(http://www.com)

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He was a leading dancer with the Paul Taylor Dance Company, where Mr.janisbrenner.edu/dance)

Williamsburg Art neXus, Inc. Current programs include Sugar Salon, WAXworks and The Bridge.

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Info: 212 -854-2995,
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J. David Parsons
choreographed and directed the dance elements for Times Square 2000, the
festivities in Times Square for 24 hours celebrating the turn of the
Millennium , which was watched by billions of people all over the globe.

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The new R-Class will be
built in Tuscaloosa , Alabama and will be available at Mercedes-Benz
dealerships later this year. Taylor -
the "reigning master of modern dance (Time)" - created many roles for him.com/contact.susanmarshallandcompany.

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More information on MBUSA and
its products can be found on the Internet at http://www.
FREE , Open to Public, No Reservations Required.

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* Kate Weare -- Choreographer, SUGAR SALON Co-Curator
bio: http://www.

* FALL 2006 (October 10) / PREMIERES AT SYMPHONY SPACE: Marshall joins
choreographers and their companies in professional performances of new
pieces created at Barnard.

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Dynamic Space for the New R-Class

The credo of "dynamic space" is no coincidence - the R-class is an
entirely new type of Mercedes -Benz that combines the sure-footedness of a
four-wheel-drive sport utility vehicle, the performance and comfort of a fine
sports sedan and the versatility of a luxury wagon.

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SUGAR SALON SERIES

* SPRING 2006 (April 10) / LAUNCH -- PANEL OF PIONEERING WOMEN IN THE
FIELD (details above)

* SUMMER 2006 / MENTORED RESIDENCY AT BARNARD: First featured
choreographer of the series, Susan Marshall, mentors three
up-and-coming women choreographers as they work independently on campus
to create new pieces for their companies.

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Announce April 10 Launch of SUGAR SALON - The Only NYC Modern Dance Series
Dedicated to Mentoring, Commissioning , and Showcasing the Work of Women
Choreographers

NEW YORK , 7:30 P.dancemagazine.

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Now the company is holding the global debut
of the all-new R-Class at the New York International Auto Show.

About David Parsons

David Parsons has enjoyed a remarkable career as a performer,
choreographer, teacher, director and producer of dance.com

* Susan Artistic Director, Susan Marshall + Co.

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Parsons, who is responsible for choreographing the closing
ceremony at next year's Olympic Winter Games, has developed a unique act to
support the launch of a unique vehicle.M., NYC; 1 train to
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* Wendy Perron -- Editor-in-Chief, Dance Magazine; Gender Project
Advisory Board
more: http://www.

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Barnard Dance Department and Williamsburg Art neXus Join Forces to Stir Up Male-Dominated Modern Dance World

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His creative motto for the reveal
show is "Dynamic Space," which will be brought to life in a striking dance
performance that combines light , color and changing dimensions.barnard.org) confirmed that presenting and promotional
opportunities for women are steadily diminishing.wax205.