Born on October 26, 1958, in Five Rivers, Arouca, Trinidad and Tobago, to Viola Walcott and Patrick Parson Sr, Patrick discovered his love for dance at a young age. From his first steps, it was clear that he was destined for the stage. His elementary and junior years were spent at Richmond Street Boys School, then Barataria Junior Secondary. He furthered his education at Tranquility Secondary School before his passion for movement and expression led him to Toronto, Canada to pursue his artistic education. Patrick trained at the School of Toronto Dance Theatre, Ryerson University, George Brown College, and the University of Toronto. He holds a Masters Degree in Dance Ethnology from York University.
Patrick was recognized as a pioneer, founding a renowned dance company and school, Ballet Creole, which helped to transform the artistic landscape of dance and music in Canada. As a dancer, musician, choreographer, and teacher, Patrick touched the lives of countless individuals, inspiring them to see the world through ‘Diversity in Harmony’. He has been awarded for his dedication to the arts including from the Black Diamond Ball, African Caribbean Chamber of Commerce, Skills for Change, and Trinidad and Tobago Independence Day Association. Through extensive studies at the Katherine Dunham Institute for Humanities, Patrick was awarded certification as a teacher of the Dunham Technique, which served as the cornerstone of training for the Ballet Creole School. He was the only certified Dunham practitioner in Canada.
His success, however, was never measured solely by his artistic achievements. Patrick was a mentor, an educator, and a constant source of inspiration. He took great pride in nurturing the talents of countless students and collaborators, encouraging them to find their own voice and take risks in both their artistry and their lives. His generosity, wisdom, and unwavering belief in the potential of others will be remembered by all who knew and learned from him. He found beauty in the most unexpected places, and he lived his life as a testament to the power of dreaming big.
“I want to find the love in the darkness and express it in movement” Patrick Parson
Patrick was recognized as a pioneer, founding a renowned dance company and school, Ballet Creole, which helped to transform the artistic landscape of dance and music in Canada. As a dancer, musician, choreographer, and teacher, Patrick touched the lives of countless individuals, inspiring them to see the world through ‘Diversity in Harmony’. He has been awarded for his dedication to the arts including from the Black Diamond Ball, African Caribbean Chamber of Commerce, Skills for Change, and Trinidad and Tobago Independence Day Association. Through extensive studies at the Katherine Dunham Institute for Humanities, Patrick was awarded certification as a teacher of the Dunham Technique, which served as the cornerstone of training for the Ballet Creole School. He was the only certified Dunham practitioner in Canada.
Patrick was recognized as a pioneer, founding a renowned dance company and school, Ballet Creole, which helped to transform the artistic landscape of dance and music in Canada. As a dancer, musician, choreographer, and teacher, Patrick touched the lives of countless individuals, inspiring them to see the world through ‘Diversity in Harmony’. He has been awarded for his dedication to the arts including from the Black Diamond Ball, African Caribbean Chamber of Commerce, Skills for Change, and Trinidad and Tobago Independence Day Association. Through extensive studies at the Katherine Dunham Institute for Humanities, Patrick was awarded certification as a teacher of the Dunham Technique, which served as the cornerstone of training for the Ballet Creole School. He was the only certified Dunham practitioner in Canada.
His success, however, was never measured solely by his artistic achievements. Patrick was a mentor, an educator, and a constant source of inspiration. He took great pride in nurturing the talents of countless students and collaborators, encouraging them to find their own voice and take risks in both their artistry and their lives. His generosity, wisdom, and unwavering belief in the potential of others will be remembered by all who knew and learned from him. He found beauty in the most unexpected places, and he lived his life as a testament to the power of dreaming big.