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November 1, 2013 10:33 AM EDT — Excerpts from a 2007 performance of “Nascimento Novo,” which features choreography by David Parsons and music by Brazilian singer-songwriter and guitarist, Milton Nascimento. The work was originally commissioned by Stephen B. Morris, president of the Parson Dance Board of Directors, as a birthday gift to his wife, Vickie. (Joe Locarro / The Washington Post)