PARASOL ARTS INC
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Mission Statement
Parasol Arts is a professionally operated non-profit organization for dancers, musicians, vocalists and creative artists who have achieved recognition in their respective fields of study and seek to collaborate on unique and original theatrical productions.
About This Cause
Parasol Arts (PA) presents and produces original theatrical performances, special events, unique cultural programs, and educational activities annually for Colorado residents and visitors. Founded in 2012 by a small group of individual artists and arts management professionals with a mission to enhance access to and diversity in the arts, PA underpins its work in the dance and music cultural traditions of Argentine Tango and utilises the training of ballet, contemporary dance, music, somatics and theatre principles to present its work. PA's highly produced performances are innovative, multi-disciplinary events that serve diverse and expansive audiences and communities by showcasing the energy, passion, and physicality of theatrical tango dancing, live tango music, which classically trained musicians perform, and imaginative storytelling. The umbrella of PA's myriad activities enhances health and well-being through dance therapy programs, and cultural and arts education by presenting in-school lectures and demonstrations. Through numerous micro-events, PA serves and supports the social tango dancing community, partners with neighbourhood businesses to enhance cultural appreciation and community development, and provides a nurturing forum for expatriates from countries such as Argentina and Uruguay. Parasol Arts celebrated 10 years of innovative inspiring tango productions in September of 2022 with 'TANGO MAGIC" A TANGO EXTRAVAGANZA, presented in Boulder and Denver. September 2023 brought "El Tango Portrait of a Blind Poet" a collaboration with The Atlas Tango Project, a tango quintet, to a sold out performance at The Dairy Centre for the Arts in Boulder Colorado. This production showcased international tango stars and professional ballet dancers from Colorado Ballet. Dates are set for April 6th and 7th 2024 to bring this spectacular show to Denver and plans are in place to bring "El Tango Portrait of a Blind Poet" to Portland in October 2024. Parasol Arts was the recipient of a two year grant from Colorado Creative Industries for 2023 and 2024. Typically, Parasol Arts staff teach tango dance classes, and the organisation presents Milongas on the first Saturday of the month at The Newport Street Retreat in Denver.