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The week ahead in L.A. dance, Jan. 28-Feb. 4: American Contemporary Ballet, Keigwin + Company and more

American Contemporary Ballet returns with an all-new salute to legendary dancer Fred Astaire.
(Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
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Compiled by Matt Cooper

Paisaje (Landscapes) Forever Flamenco presents Gerardo Morales and company, with featured dancers Fanny Ara and Timo Nuñez. The Fountain Theatre, 5060 Fountain Ave., L.A. Sun., 8 p.m. $30-$50. (323) 663-1525.

Stories of Identity Choreographer Hilary Thomas and Lineage Dance explore the concepts of gender and sexuality. Lineage Performing Arts Center, 89 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena. Sun., 7:30 p.m. $15-$25. (626) 844-7008.

this is a blank page. a story in motion Andrew Pearson explores life as a gay millennial in this solo work. The Bootleg Theater, 2220 Beverly Blvd., L.A. Tue.-Wed., 7:30 p.m. $20, $25. (925) 989-6429.

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Astaire Dances American Contemporary Ballet re-creates four of movie legend Fred Astaire’s classic routines. The Bloc, 32nd floor, 700 S. Flower St., L.A. Thu.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 4 p.m.; ends Feb. 14. $40-$105. (213) 304-3408.

RIFT L.A. Contemporary Dance Company performs new works by three local choreographers; part of “Dance! at the Odyssey 2018.” Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West L.A. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends Feb. 4. $25. (310) 477-2055.

Keigwin+Company Program set to the music of Leonard Bernstein includes two world premieres. Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. Sat., 8 p.m. $33 and up. (818) 677-3000.

Moscow Festival Ballet Troupe performs “Romeo and Juliet” and “Carmen” in a family-friendly recital. Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 18000 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos. Sat., 8 p.m. $55-$75. (562) 916-8500.

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