Dance

Alden Theatre

1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. 703/790-9223, www.mcleancenter.org

• Charu Narasimhan: An evening of dance in the classical South Indian style of Bharatanatyam. 8 p.m. April 26. $24, $30.

American Dance Institute

1570 E. Jefferson St., Rockville. 301/984-3003, americandance.org

• Next Reflex Dance Collective. A new D.C.-based, modern-dance company in “Conversations,” a 2008 premiere by choreographers Erika Schonemann and Roxann Morgan Rowley. 8 p.m. April 12; 7 p.m. April 13. $15, $20.

• American Ballet Theatre II. American Ballet Theatre’s junior company of 13 young dancers in the world premiere of Aszure Barton’s “Barbara, Cake, Allegro Brillante” and the pas de deux from “Don Quixote.” 7 p.m. April 19; 2 p.m. April 20. $10, $20.

Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

University Boulevard and Stadium Drive, University of Maryland, College Park. 301/405-ARTS, claricesmithcenter.umd.edu

• Susan Marshall & Company: “Sawdust Palace.” Music and movement juxtaposed to often comic effect. Kogod Theatre. 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Saturday. Through April 12. $7, $35.

• Maryland Dance Ensemble. Guest artists and student choreography. Dance Theatre. 8 p.m. April 15-18. $25.

Dance Place

3225 Eighth St. NE. 202/269-1600, www.danceplace.org

• ClancyWorks Dance Company: “Spinning Webs” and “A2.” Highly physical ensemble committed to “architecturally informed” partnering. 8 p.m. April 12; 7 p.m. April 13. $8-$22.

• Leine and Roebana. The Netherlands-based dance company. 8 p.m. April 19; 7 p.m. April 20. $8-$22.

• Deborah Riley Dance Projects’ 20th Anniversary Performance. 8 p.m. April 26; 7 p.m. April 27. $8-$22.

George Mason University Center for the Arts

4400 University Drive, Fairfax. 888/945-2468, www.gmu.edu/cfa

• St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre: “Carmen” and “Swan Lake.” Two different ballets on consecutive evenings. Concert Hall. 8 p.m. April 11, 12. $27-$54.

George Washington University Lisner Auditorium

730 21st St. NW. 202/994-6800, 301/808-6900 or ticketmaster.com; www.lisner.org

• Third annual Capitol Movement Project Dance Concert. The local nonprofit brings underprivileged dancers together with top professional teachers and choreographers. 8 p.m. April 26, 2 p.m. April 27. $25, $45. See www.capitolmovement.org.

Harman Center for the Arts

610 F St. NW. 202/547-1122, www.shakespearetheatre.org/harmancenter

• Happenings at the Harman: Silk Road Dance Ensemble. The award-winning company in traditional dance and costuming from the Silk Road. Noon April 30. $10. Reservations requested but not required. Call 202/547-3230, option 1 to reserve a space. Boxed lunches available on request. $10 each.

Kennedy Center

Millennium Stage, F Street and New Hampshire Avenue NW. Performances start at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Free. 202/467-4600, www.kennedy-center.org

• The Tamagawa University Dance Ensemble. New and traditional dances from Japan and Okinawa. April 10.

• Merasi. Dance troupe from Rajasthan, India, that melds sacred Hindu, Sufi and traditional folk music. April 29.

•The ClancyWorks Dance Company. The Silver Spring ensemble, which uses dance to advance social action, performs “Noise,” “Taking Steps to Climbing Mountains,” and a new work. April 30.

Kennedy Center

Terrace Theater and Gallery, 2700 F St. NW. 202/467-4600, kennedy-center.org

• Performance Plus: Black Grace master class. The all-male New Zealand dance troupe, made up mostly of Pacific Islanders and Maori tribe members, in a 90-minute intermediate to advanced master class. 11 a.m. April 26. $15. Sold out.

• Black Grace. Fusing the traditional and contemporary dance forms of New Zealand. 7:30 p.m. April 25, 26. $36. Sold out. Post-performance discussion April 25, free with performance ticket.

The Lyceum

201 S. Washington St., Alexandria. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Closed holidays. 703/838-4994, www.alexandriahistory.org

• Alexandria Performing Arts Association: Dance in the Round with Tehreema Mitha. Dance inspired by India. 4 p.m. April 27. Free. Donations accepted. Information: 703/549-1421, www.wmpa.us

Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts

801 Chase St., Annapolis. 410/280-5640, www.marylandhall.org

• Ballet Theatre of Maryland: “Annapolis Anthologies.” Premiere of a work created for the Annapolis Charter 300 celebrations, telling the story of Annapolis’ Grace Clark, who taught dancing for 40 years and showed African Americans how dance can overcome any barrier. 7 p.m. April 19; 2 p.m. April 20. $18-$43.

Strathmore: The Music Center

5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. 301/581-5100, www.strathmore.org

• CityDance Ensemble: “Bold Steps: Warmer.” Ensemble members and other choreographers look at global warming and the impact that art will have on it. Education Wing. 8:30 p.m. April 12; 7 p.m. April 13. Both performances sold out.

THEARC (Town Hall Education, Arts and Recreation Campus)

1901 Mississippi Ave. SE. 202/484-3272, www.thearcdc.org

• Coyaba Dance Theater Intergenerational Showcase at THEARC. The dance company from Dance Place performs with children in this family program. 4 p.m. April 12. $10, $15. Tickets through Dance Place at 202/269-1600, www.danceplace.org.

Torpedo Factory Art Center

105 N. Union St., Alexandria. 703/838-4565, www.torpedofactory.org

• Performance Art and Lecture Series: Jane Franklin Dance. Excerpts from recent collaborations, “Sound Walk,” “Hand Hold,” and “Branch” as well as previews of upcoming premiere work. 7 p.m. April 16. Free.