Claire Cunningham and Jess Curtis in “The Way You Look (at me) Tonight.” /Photo: hagolani.com.
1
American Ballet Theatre
(Harris Theater)
The preeminent ballet company of these United States performs two programs, for the first time, at the Harris Theater.
February 22-25
2
Brodsky/Baryshnikov
(Harris Theater)
The legendary dancer’s one-man testament to the work of his friend and Russian Nobel Laureate Joseph Brodsky.
February 3-4
3
Doug Varone and Dancers
(Dance Center of Columbia College)
Includes a rare onstage appearance by Varone in celebration of his New York-based company’s thirtieth anniversary.
February 8-10
4
The Way You Look (at me) Tonight
(MCA Stage)
A collaboration between disability culture activist Claire Cunningham and choreographer Jess Curtis explores how we perceive others, through dance, text and original music.
February 8-11
5
Joffrey Ballet
(Auditorium Theatre)
A repertory program of works by modern and contemporary masters, from Balanchine to Blanc.
February 7-18
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