Press

"In the field of neoclassic dance Parra has no equal...his air designs are clear, noble and beautiful, while his musical counterpoint is excellent...Mariano Parra has a true flair for
the style and rhythmns of flamenco dance...His profound love and understanding of
Spanish dance make of him a purist, a type of artist all too rare..."
La Meri, Grand Dame of Ethnic Dance

"Dramatically compelling...agile and incisive...precision of gesture and timing."
The New York Times

"Mariano Parra's company...marvelous clarity, and subtle."
Village Voice

"It's the shape of dance...His choreography builds...Everything reflects...
attention to detail...captivating."
Dance News

"Impressive...not just the fire and spectacle of the Spanish rhythmns and emotions...
but the wide variety of material."
Boston After Dark

"The Four Arts Auditorium was aflame last night...dramatic...elegant...understated...
Mariano Parra portrays ethnic dance with which you become involved."
Palm Beach Post

"Mariano Parra maintains a fine artistic integrity...that can enchant."
Wilmington Evening Journal

"Mariano Parra and his company of Spanish dancers...are...purist...
absolutely authentic...sparkling, fresh and lovely."
Miami Herald

"Parra himself is one of the most gifted dancers to appear here in many years...
his dancing is that of an inspired young man."
Pittsburgh Post Gazzette