BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, BYU Young DanceMakers, “Around the World and Back Again,” May 9-10, 7:30 p.m., de Jong Concert Hall, Harris Fine Arts Center, $10 general, for ages 3 and up, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.

REPERTORY DANCE THEATRE, “Ring Around the Rose,” is Repertory Dance Theatre’s wiggle-friendly series of performances for children and families that explore the magical world of the arts, including dance, theatre, music and storytelling. May 10, all shows begin at 11:00 a.m., Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $5 for all seats (ages 2 and under free), 801-355-2787, www.arttix.org. 

UTAH REGIONAL BALLET, The Children’s Performing Arts Series, “Once Upon a Time: Cinderella,” Jacqueline Colledge, artistic director, May 15-17, 7:30 p.m., SCERA Center for the Arts, SCERA Showhouse II, 745 S. State, Orem, $12 general, $10 children 3-10 years/seniors 65+/students with ID, www.scera.org.

BALLET WEST, “Innovations,” a platform for up-and-coming American choreographers and a fascinating exploration into new and cutting-edge artistic territory, this year’s Innovations 2014 will spotlight three new creations by Ballet West artists and world premieres by Philadelphia-based choreographer Matthew Neenan and Ballet West Principal Artist Christopher Ruud.  May 16-17, 21-24, 7:30 p.m., also a 2 p.m. matinee on May 24, Jeanné Wagner Theatre, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $45 general, 801-355-2787, www.arttix.org. 

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, The Dance Company presents, “Celebrate the Year,” a performance of dance versatility including ballet, jazz, lyrical, hip hop and tap, performed by mini dancers to advanced performers, May 22-22, 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. performances, $12 general, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.