Parson's Dance Company

The company were on breathtaking form, more them proving themselves as one of America's most innovative, energetic and passionate contemporary dance ensembles.

Founded by award-winning choreographer David Parsons, the company's most famous dance is Caught, Parson's signature and decidedly strobetastic tour-de-force.

Set to a hypnotic soundtrack by Robert Fripp, Caught was performed by a single dancer who leapt to the rhythms of a powerful strobe light.

During brief periods of darkness, the dancer jumped so that each time the strobe illuminated the stage he was poised in the air.

The effect was like nothing I have ever seen before - you truly believed the dancer was flying across the stage.

The audience could hardly control themselves throughout the short but unforgettable dance.

They cheered, clapped and whistled in amazement as though witnessing some kind of miracle.

The company performed six dances during the 95-minute show, which ranged in mood from the upbeat classical charm of Bachiana, set to Bach's Overture No 1, to the raging tango beats of Strange Humours and the warm Brazilian spirit of Nascimento. Each dance possessed a unique personality brought alive by the vibrant characters of each performer.

Unlike some choreographers, Parsons' encourages his dancers to smile, laugh and throw their whole selves into their performance.

The result is an astonishing event, fuelled by outstanding dance, memorable movements, raw emotions, exhausting passion and explosive energy.

Corn Exchange, Church Street, Brighton, Tuesday