REPERTORY DANCE THEATRE, “Missa Brevis: Nexus of Faith, Art and War,” a symposium, in RTD’s fall show LEGACY, a significant piece of history is being commemorated: the rise of a near-devastated people from the ashes of World War II, Missa Brevis is more than a dance, it calls to mind how humans navigate faith, art and war, RDT invites the public to a symposium where you can hear the story, ask questions and contribute to an important conversation, October 2, 7 p.m., Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, 20 S. Temple, free, attendees will receive a $10 discount off a full price ticket, to RTD’s fall show LEGACY, October 3-5.
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Ballet Showcase I, a collection of works choreographed by the students of the Department of Ballet, October 3-5, 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. performances, Marriott Center for Dance, $12 general $8 seniors, staff, faculty, and non U students, free for U students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.
REPERTORY DANCE THEATRE, “LEGACY,” RTD’S 48th Season Opener, featured is José Limón’s modern dance masterpiece Missa Brevis, a tribute to those unconquerable qualities in human beings that compel the spirit to rise in hope and to survive, October 3-5, 7:30 p.m., Jeanné Wagner Theatre, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $30 general in advance, $15 seniors/students (tickets will increase by $5 if purchased on the day of the performance, 801-355-2787, 888-451-2787, www.artTix.org.
ODYSSEY DANCE THEATRE, “Thriller!,” a ghoulish dance of monsters and maniacs, October 3-6, Thursdays and Fridays 7:30 p.m., Saturdays 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sundays 6 p.m., Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main, Park City, $25-$43, 435-649-9371, www.egyptiantheatrecompany.org.
ODYSSEY DANCE THEATRE, “Thriller!,” a ghoulish dance of monsters and maniacs, October 4-5, 7:30 p.m., Austad Auditorium, Browning Center for the Performing Arts, Weber State University, $25-$30, WSU students receive a discount, must present their Wildcard at time of purchase, limit 2 tickets per card, 800-978-8457, www.weberstatetickets.com.
KINGSBURY HALL, STOMP, from its beginnings as a street performance in the United Kingdom, STOMP has grown into an international sensation, the young performers use everything but conventional percussion instruments; trashcans, tea chests, plastic bags, plungers, boots, etc., October 4-6, 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 8 p.m. performances, Kingsbury Hall, University of Utah, $37-$59.50 general, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.
ODYSSEY DANCE THEATRE, “Thriller!,” a ghoulish dance of monsters and maniacs, October 9-12, 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. matinee on October 12, Performance Hall, Covey Center for the Arts, 425 W. Center St., Provo, $20-$25 general, 801-852-7007, www.coveycenter.org.
ODYSSEY DANCE THEATRE, “Thriller!,” a ghoulish dance of monsters and maniacs, October 11-November 2, 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees, Kingsbury Hall, University of Utah, $25-$40, 801-581-7100, www.kingsburyhall.org.
ODYSSEY DANCE THEATRE, “Thriller!,” a ghoulish dance of monsters and maniacs, October 14, 7:30 p.m., Kent Concert Hall, Utah State University, 600 N. 1150 East, Logan, $26.55 general in advance, $30.55 general at the door, $21.55 USU student in advance with ID, $23.55 USU students at the door with ID, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu.
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, “Then and Now,” a gala performance and scholarship fundraiser, a joint performance of the Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company and Performing Dance Company, October 24, 5:30 p.m., Marriott Center for Dance, $25 general $5 students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Performing Dance Company, Fall Season, October 25-November 2, 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. performances, Marriott Center for Dance, $12 general $8 seniors, staff, faculty, and non U. students, free for U. students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.