BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, “Christmas Around the World: Kaleidoscope,” showcasing (in the round) the rich ethnic diversity of the world through music and dance, featuring more than 200 dancers, singers and musicians, through December 1, 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. performances, Marriott Center, $15-20 general, $10-$1 with BYU ID, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.
UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY, Ballroom Dance Team, Winter Concert, through December 1, 7:30 p.m. and a 2 p.m. matinee, Ragan Theatre, $15 general, $10 seniors, UVU staff and faculty, students with valid ID, 801-863-7529, or box office located in Noorda Theatre, or Campus Connection, www.uvu.edu/arts.
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Graduate Concert, annual concert showcasing the works of the departments third year MFA students, through December 1, 7:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. performances, Marriott Center for Dance, $12 general, $8 staff and faculty, free for U students, $8 outside students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.
UTAH REGIONAL BALLET, “The Nutcracker,” through December 15, 17, 20-22, 7:30 p.m., Performance Hall, Covey Center for the Arts, 425 West Center Street, Provo, $19-$27, 801-852-7007, www.coveycenter.org.
BALLET WEST, “The Nutcracker,” choreographed by William Christensen, through December 29, 7 p.m. and 2 p.m. performances, Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 South, $19-$75 general, 801-355-2787, www.arttix.org.
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Ballet Ensemble, December 6, 5:30 p.m., December 7, 7:30 p.m., December 8, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Marriott Center for Dance, $12 general, $8 staff and faculty, free for U students, $8 outside students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.
MOUNTAIN WEST BALLET, “The Nutcracker,” December 7-8, 10, 14-15, 17-18, 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees on December 8, 15, The Theater at Mt. Jordan Middle School, 9360 S. 300 East, Sandy, $12-$14 general, $10-$12 student/senior, $10-$12 children, tickets are available 1 hour prior to performance at the Mt. Jordan Middle School box 0ffice or at www.buyyourtix.com.
REPERTORY DANCE THEATRE, presents “Ring Around the Rose,” wiggle friendly performances with audience participation for children and families, featuring Hatch Family Music & Magic, Richard Hatch, eceptionist, Rosemary Kimura Hatch, violin, Shannon Lee, piano, December 8, 11 a.m., Black Box Theatre, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $5, children 2 years and under free, 801-355-2787, www.arttix.org.
RIRIE-WOODBURY DANCE COMPANY, “Three,” the last full evening of works presented by departing Artistic Director Charlotte Boye-Christenen, the evening will feature Interiors (2008), Lost (2007) and The Finish Line (2011), December 13-15, 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. Saturday matinee, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $30, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.arttix.org.