Dance

Dance Listings for Oct. 14-20

A selected guide to dance performances in New York City.

Searching for a Promised Land in South Africa

“A Man of Good Hope,” a new musical drama opening in London from the South African Isango Ensemble, tells the story of a Somalian migrant.

By ROSLYN SULCAS

The Director of La Scala Ballet Resigns After Eight Months

Mauro Bigonzetti has left the company, citing health problems, after an increasing public rift with the dancers.

By ROSLYN SULCAS

Corbin Bleu, on Broadway and Dancing in Fred Astaire’s Footsteps

The “High School Musical” star straps on his tap shoes for “Holiday Inn,” a new musical take on the 1942 film.

By REBECCA MILZOFF

Mikhail Baryshnikov Prepares to Portray, What Else, a Dancer

“Letters to a Man” looks at Vaslav Nijinsky in a performance piece from Robert Wilson.

By BEN BRANTLEY

Gibney Dance: A Polarizing Choreographer From Israel Returns

“Climax” explores the chaos, intimacy and experimental leanings of Yasmeen Godder’s 15-year career.

By BRIAN SCHAEFER

The Wisdom Beneath the Steps of ‘Dances at a Gathering’

The how and why of an affecting work by Jerome Robbins.

By ALASTAIR MACAULAY

Fall for Dance Festival Is Short but Packed

This event at New York City Center lasted only two weeks but was a cornucopia of works by new artists and renowned names like Alvin Ailey.

By ALASTAIR MACAULAY

Review: This Dance Is a Jolt at the Joyce Theater

RoseAnne Spradlin’s “X,” along with works by Loni Landon, Tere O’Connor and Pam Tanowitz, are part of the “NY Quadrille” festival.

By BRIAN SEIBERT