Performance / Events

New York City Ballet, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs. 7/8: 8 PM: All Robbins. Glass Pieces, Afternoon of a Faun, Interplay and I’m Old Fashioned. $18-$17.50. 584-9330.

Tap Extravaganza, Ancrom Opera House, 1330 County Route 7, Ancram. 7/5, Sat: 7 PM: Melissa Giattino and Richard Schwartz perform with flashing taps and sizzling vocals. $40 white tablecloth cabaret seating with snacks and drinks; $15 regualar seating in advance; $20 at the door. 329-7393.

Little Rhapsodies, Ted Shawn Theatre, Jacob’s Pillow, Becket, Mass. 7/3-7/6, 8PM: Lar Lubovitch Dance Company kicks off 40th Anniversary Tour with this suite of character studies for three male dancers, set to piano etudes by Robert Schumann. $58; discounts for seniors, students, and youth age 16 and under. (413) 243-0745

Uprising and In Your Rooms, Jacob’s Pillow, Becket, Mass. 7/9-7/13, 8PM, 7/12-7/13, 2 PM: Hofesh Shecter presents two provocative dances. $58 with discounts for seniors, students, and age 16 and under. (413) 243-0745.

Donna Scro Gentile/Freespace Dance, Marcia & Seymour Simon Performance Space, Jacob’s Pillow, Becket, Mass. 7/3, 6:30 PM: The contemporary dance company performs its athletic and adventurous signature style. Free. (413) 234-0745

“Inside Out” Performance, Doris Duke Studio Theatre, Jacob’s Pillow, Becket, Mass. 7/9, 6:30 PM: Natural Dance Theatre and Ko & Edge Company present a preview of works. Free. (413) 243-0745.

Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, Doris Duke Studio Theatre, Jacob’s Pillow, Becket, Mass. 7/3-5: 8:15 PM; 7/5: 2:15 PM; 7/6: 5 PM: Tony Award-winning Bill T. Jones presents Chapel/Chapter. $45. (413) 243-0745.

Feet of Rhythm, Blake’s Barn, Jacob’s Pillow, Becket, Mass. 7/4: 6:30 PM: Afro-Haitian dancers and drummers performing traditional Voodoo dance. Free. (413) 243-0745.

Romeo & Juliet, on Motifs of Shakespeare, Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson: 7/4, 5, 8, 9: 8 PM, 7/5:2 PM, 7/6: 3 PM: World Premiere of Prokofiev’s orginal version of his ballet, with choreography by Mark Morris. Tickets 7/4-6: $25, $55, $75. Tickets 7/8, 9: $20, $45, $65. (845) 758-7900.

Participatory

Ballroom, Ukrainian Home, 1 Pulaski St., Cohoes. 7/6, 6:15-7 PM: lesson; 7-10 PM: dance. $10, $5 students. 542-4272.

Contradance, the DanceFlurry Organization, Buhrmaster Barn, Pruyn House, 207 Old Niskayuna Road, Colonie. 7/6, 6-9 PM: An evening of traditional New England-style dance called by Katy Heine, with music by Alan Thomson and Friends. $10, $9 members. 292-0133.

English Country Dance, Capital English Country Dancers, Masonic Temple, 710 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush. 7/6, 2-5 PM: dancing with caller Judy Rivkin and live music by Spare Parts; introductory workshop at 1:40 PM. Ice cream social included! Soft-soled shoes, but no experience or partner necessary. $14, $12 members. 477-5684.

First Friday Capital Swing Dance, Dance Flurry Organization, Albany Elks Lodge, 25 S. Allen St., Albany. 7/4, 7 PM: advance lesson; 8 PM: beginner lesson; 8:45-12 AM: dancing, featuring live band The Alan Thomson Little Big Band. East and West Coast Swing Night. $15 (including lesson), $12 members, $10 students and seniors. www.danceflurry.org. 489-0698.

Freestyle Dance, Lorraine Michaels Studio, 69 Fuller Road, Albany. 7/5, 7:30-10:30 PM: Free expression through mostly unstructured dance. Looking for pioneers, solo dancing welcomed! No alcohol, healthy snack food provided. Featuring music from around the world. $5. 459-2623.

Latin, Hilton Center for the Performing Arts, Westgate Plaza, Albany. Thu, 7-11 PM. $12.50. 869-3761.

Latin, Envy Lounge, 99 Pine St., Albany. Fri, 9:30 PM: Every Friday is Caliente Latin Night, sponsored by Caliente Productions, featuring Salsa lessons. Call for pricing. Ages 18 and up only. 694-3689.

Morning Jumpstart Classes, Ruth St. Denis Studio, Jacob’s Pillow, Becket, Mass. Mon-Fri, 8 PM: Pelates, Ballet, Modern, and more. All experience levels, 16 and older. $8 per class. 413-243-9919 ext. 17.

Nia Dance Jam, Center for Nia and Yoga, 4 Central Ave., Albany. Fri, 5:45-7 PM: Nia dance jam is a freestyle collaboration with Nia instructors of the Capital Region to share the joy of Nia movement. $10, free for Center Pass holders. 463-5145.

Salsa, AlbanySalsa Dance Studio, 20 Learned St., Albany. Thu, 8:30-11:30 PM. Open room for salsa dancing. Snacks and partners provided. Free. 445-5177.

Swing, Envy Lounge, 99 Pine St., Albany. Thu, 8:45-9:30 PM: Beginner lesson; 9:30 PM-12:30 AM: dancing. $5. 694-3689.

Swing and Lindy Hop, Albany Chill, Malt River Brewing Company, Latham Circle Mall, Latham. Tue, 7-8 PM: beginner/intermediate lesson $2; 8-10:30 PM: practice/open dancing. $3. 786-6258.

Underground Ballroom, USA Dance, The Fuze Box, 12 Central Ave., Albany. 7/5, 8-10 PM: Social dance group for the newcomers and experienced, to a new kind of ballroom dance. Cozy, casual, club-style and energetic with contemporary and fun music. Beginner’s lesson at 7:40. $2. 273-5317 ext. 31

Weekly Master Classes, Jacob’s Pillow, Becket, Mass. Every Sun, 10:30 AM-12 PM: Led by Festival artists, for intermediate and advanced dancers. Pre-registration required. $15 per class. 413-243-9919 ext. 17.

West Coast Swing, Hiberian Hall, 375 Ontario St., Albany. Thu, 7 PM: Beginner lesson; 7:45 PM: Intermediate Lesson; 8:30 PM: Dance. $15 lessons and dance; $10 lesson; $7 dance. (845) 679-4464.

Latin Night, Pinto & Hobbs, 32 Dove St, Albany. 9 PM: Salsa, Merengue and Bachata. 21 and up. $5.

Tango Night, Elda’s on Lark, 297 Lark St. Mon, 7:30-10:30 PM. All levels. $5. 449-3532.

Friday Night Swing Dance Series, PS/21 Performing Arts Center, 2980 Route 66, Chatham. 7/4, 7:30 PM: Professional dance instructor will offer half-hour lesson at 7:00 PM; live music from Berkshire Bop Society. $10, $8 PS/21 members. 392-6121.

Upcoming

A Tap Extravaganza, Ancram Opera House, 1330 County Route 7, Ancram. Tap stars Giattino and Schwartz perfrom with piano, sax, and drums. Cabaret seating: $40; regular seating: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 329-7393.

Uprising and In Your Rooms, Jacob’s Pillow, Becket, Mass. 7/9-7/13, 8PM, 7/12-7/13, 2 PM: Hofesh Shecter presents two provocative dances. $58 with discounts for seniors, students, and age 16 and under. (413) 243-0745.

Nicholas Andre Dance Theater, Marcia & Seymour Simon Performance Space, Jacob’s Pillow, Becket, Mass. 7/11: Nick Seligson-Ross choreographs athletic original works. (413) 243-0745.

The Obscure Equivocal Definite Meaning to Everything, The Berkshire Fringe, The Daniel Arts Center, Simon’s Rock, 84 Alford Road, Great Barrington. 7/24, 8 PM, 7/25, 9 PM, 7/26, 7 PM: An inaugural work of dance/theater dealing with the distance and connections between people. $15. (413) 320-4175.

Alice, Doris Duke Studio Theater, Jacob’s Pillow, Becket, Mass. 7/10-7/12, 8:!5 PM, 7/12, 2:15 PM, 7/13, 5 PM: Presented by Natural Dance Theater and KO & Edge Company. $29, with discounts for seniors, students, and ages 16 and under. (413) 243-0745.

Contretemps, Marcia & Seymour Simon Performance Space, Jacob’s Pillow, Becket, Mass. 7/10: Lane & Co. presents this work that examines traditonal court dancing as a metaphor for self-image in today’s society. Free. (413) 243-0745.

The School of Jacob’s Pillow, Jacob’s Pillow, Becket, Mass. 7/12: The students from the School at Jacob’s Pillow move from the studio to the stage to perform work by Helen Pickett. Free. (413) 243-0745.

Ballet Boyz, Ted Shawn Theatre, Jacob’s Pillow, Becket, Mass. 7/16-19, 8 PM, 7/19,20, 2 PM: Male and female dancers perform a diverse repertory, showcasing some of today’s most adventurous European choreographers. $58. (413) 243-0745.

Partly Cloudy, Marcia & Seymour Performance Space, Jacob’s Pillow, Becket, Mass. 7/16, 6:30 PM: This dynamic company performs a ballet and other dances. Free. (413) 243-0745.

New York City Ballet, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs. 7/9-12, 7/15-19, 7/22-26: 8 PM. 7/10,12, 17, 19, 24, 26: 2 PM.Evening performances: $18-$17.50. Matinee performances: $10-$27.50. 584-9330.

The Painted Garden and The Japanese Garden, Doris Duke Studio, Jacob’s Pillow, Becket, Mass. 7/17, 2:15 PM, 4:15 PM; 7/18, 4:15 PM; 7/19, 2:15 PM, 8:15 PM; 7/20, 5 PM: Teatro di Piazza o d’Occasione, the widely recognized Italian visual dance- theatre company, performs its imaginative and unusual works. $29, $10 children. (413) 243-0745.

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