The week ahead in L.A. dance, Oct. 8-15: Mariinsky Ballet, American Contemporary Ballet and more
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Any Place But Here Amie Cota and No)one. Art House explore the “Great Migration” of African Americans out of the rural South during the 20th century; part of the LAX Festival. The Bootleg Theater, 2220 Beverly Blvd., L.A. Sun., 7 p.m. $20. (213) 446-9556.
Marshmallow Sea Choreographer Stephanie Zaletel’s szalt dance co. performs this full-length work; part of the LAX Festival. The Bootleg Theater, 2220 Beverly Blvd., L.A. Sun., 3 p.m. $20. (213) 446-9556.
Anthem Milka Djordjevich and company explore work, play and feminine posturing; part of the LAX Festival. Bob Baker Marionette Theater, 1345 W. 1st St., L.A. Wed.-Thu., 8 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 9 p.m. $20. (213) 446-9556.
Dorrance Dance New York-based company fuses tap with jazz, street and other forms. Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Bram Goldsmith Theater, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. Thu.-Sat., 7:30 p.m. $45-$125. (310) 746-4000.
Mariinsky Ballet & Orchestra The company based in St. Petersburg, Russia, performs four classic works by early 20th-century choreographer Michel Fokine: “Chopiniana (Les Sylphides),” “The Swan,” “Schéhérazade” and “Le Spectre de la Rose.” Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Thu.-Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 7:30 p.m.; next Sun., 1 and 6:30 p.m. $29 and up. (714) 556-2787.
Electrogynous Multimedia-enhanced show explores femininity, masculinity and blackness; part of the LAX Festival. The Bootleg Theater, 2220 Beverly Blvd., L.A. Fri.-Sat., 7 p.m.; next Sun., 3 p.m.; ends Oct. 15. $20. (213) 446-9556.
Inferno American Contemporary Ballet revisits Dante’s supernatural tale, set to music by composer Charles Wuorinen. The Bloc, 32nd floor, 700 S. Flower St., L.A. Fri., 7 p.m.; Sat., 8 p.m.; ends Oct. 28. $40-$80; opening night, $250. (213) 304-3408.
Alice in Wonderland Festival Ballet Theatre presents a family-friendly take on Lewis Carroll’s fantasy tale. Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine. Sat., 7 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m. $39-$45. (949) 854-4646.
Fiesta en el Panteón Ballet Folklórico Costa de Oro performs a Día de los Muertos-themed show. La Mirada Theatre, 14900 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada. Sat., 2 and 8 p.m. $15-$40. (562) 944-9801.
Granite Rocks Crumble New works and repertoire by Deborah Brockus and guest choreographers. Diavolo Space, the Brewery Arts Complex, 616 Moulton Ave., L.A. Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 6 p.m. $10-$25. www.BrockusRED.org
The Lily Cai Chinese Dance Company San Francisco-based troupe merges ancient forms with modern dance. Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium, 1200 E. California Blvd., Pasadena. Sat., 8 p.m. $10-$40. (626) 395-4652.
Roberto Amaral’s Fuego Exótico Dancers perform to a live mix of flamenco, rock, R&B, etc. The El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood. Sat., 4 and 8 p.m. $45. (818) 508-4200.
