ROUNDUP OF IMMIGRANTS and their detention is the theme of a dance performance, ‘Blue Triangle’ performed by Sue Bernhard (pictured above) and her Danceworks. Merce Cunningham Studio, 55 Bethune St. Jan. 23-25. Fri. at 9; Sat. 8; Sun. 7:30. $12; 212-924-0077
WINTER GARDEN WELCOMES CHINESE FOLK DANCE Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a Chinese Lantern Festival performed by the Chinese Folk Dance Company. World Financial Center, Thurs. Feb. 5 at 7.
BALLET (ALMOST) INTERRUPTED AT THE JOYCE James Sewell challenges the contradiction of the term “improvisational ballet” when his company performs at The Joyce Theater. 175 Eighth Ave at 19th St. Jan. 20-25, Tues thru Sat at 8, Sun at 7:30; Sat and Sun matinee at 2. 212-242-0800 or www.joyce.org.
Danspace, St. Mark’s Church, 131 E. 10th St., 212-674-8194: DAVID GORDON & PICK UP PERFORMANCE CO., “Dancing Henry V,” by William Shakespeare & David Gordon, Jan. 8-11, 15-18, 8:30 p.m., $15; DANSPACE ARTISTS ADVISORY BOARD SHOWCASE, Sat., Jan. 10, 2:30 p.m., reception; 3 p.m., performances; 11 p.m., reception & performances, Jan. 11, 11 p.m., reception & performances, free.
Joyce soho, 155 Mercer St., 212-334-7479: JODY OBERFELDER DANCE PROJECTS, “Landmarks of Dance,” Jan. 8, 8 p.m., $125, Performance & champagne reception, Jan. 9-11, 8 p.m., $20.
Joyce theater, 174 Eighth Ave., 19th St., 212-242-0800: ALTOGETHER DIFFERENT, John Kelly, Rebecca Stenn, Peter Pucci, Margie Gillis & Ben Munisteri, 3 to 4 evenings for each, Call for schedule, Jan. 6-10, 13-17, 8 p.m., Jan. 11 & 18, 2 p.m., $20; JAMES SEWELL BALLET, Joyce Theater debut, premiere of “Barrage,” pluc “Moving Works,” & “Loves Remembered,” Jan. 21-24, 8 p.m., Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m., Jan. 24-25, 2 p.m., $36.
The marquee, 356 Broadway, 212-219-0736: DIXON PLACE, Open Performance Night, everyone welcome, Jan. 7, 9 p.m., free.
