Marina Harss

Three international companies — the Bolshoi Ballet, the Paris Opera Ballet and the New York City Ballet — will each perform one act in the same theater where Jewels premiered in 1967.

A dance company from L.A., a psychedelic work on Governors Island, and a video installation featuring dancers moving really slow. Just some of the performances to check out this month.

American Ballet Theatre kicks off its spring season with a new ballet by Alexei Ratmansky with music from Richard Strauss.

The "Here/Now Festival" features 43 ballets from 22 choreographers created for the company during the past 25 years.

Paul Taylor presents his work along with Martha Graham and Merce Cunningham in one evening at Lincoln Center. And at BAM, Mark Morris reunites opera and dance.

The dance company presents an early work from 1931 that is not often performed, along with new works from contemporary choreographers.

Two choreographers with works premiering this month in New York City draw their inspiration from examinations of race and society.

She's been creating minimalist works for more than 50 years, and many of her seminal creations are now being presented at the Joyce Theater.

Several female choreographers make their New York City ballet debut, while Indian music will merge with Memphis street dance at City Center — plus other performances to look forward to.

The Baryshnikov Arts Center presents early works by Merce Cunningham, including a dance that hasn't been seen or performed in more than 50 years.

Alexei Ratmansky gets a mini-retrospective with productions of "Sleeping Beauty," a premiere of "The Golden Cockerel" and brand new work set to music by Leonard Bernstein.

The latest work from resident choreographer Justin Peck is a first for him and a test of his talents.

Think you know this staple of the holiday season? Think again.

Dance critic and reporter Marina Harss previews several upcoming performances (that aren't 'The Nutcracker').

Increasingly, choreographers are becoming more like directors, where dance is just one element in the production.

With so many performances, venues, companies and stars to choose from, here's some advice on what to see and how to choose.