Fall Dance Preview

17 -- Carla & Co., led by Dance Place founder Carla Perlo, with guest artist Gesel Mason. At Dance Place. Through Nov. 18.

17 -- Kathakas, Silk Road Dance Company and Lori Clark, Gul-E-Bakawali perform dance drama in Kathak, Persian and Egyptian dance styles. At Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre.

17 -- Georgian State Dance Company performs regional, court and social dances reflecting Georgian life. At George Mason University, Center for the Arts Concert Hall. Through Nov. 18.

20 -- Suzanne Farrell Ballet, with dancers from the Cincinnati Ballet, performs two programs of George Balanchine works. At Kennedy Center Opera House. Through Nov. 25.

29 -- Roxane Butterfly's Worldbeats:"Djellaba Groove," a tap dance celebration with the rhythms of Morocco, Algeria and Spain and the beat of New York jazz. At Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Kogod Theatre. Through Dec. 2.

30 -- "Winter Heat" featuring Coyaba Dance Theater, Step Afrika! and Washington Reflections Dance Company. At the Lansburgh Theatre. Through Dec. 1.

30 -- Third Annual Flamenco Fest: Fuego Flamenco III, featuring Madrid's Casa Patas At GALA Hispanic Theatre-Tivoli. Through Dec. 2.

30 -- Maryland Dance Ensemble performs Helen Tamiris's historic "How Long Brethren" under the guidance of guest choreographer Dianne McIntyre. At Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Kay Theatre. Through Dec. 1.

DECEMBER

1 -- Choreography Showcase featuring new works by new and established local talents. At Joy of Motion Dance Center, Friendship Heights.

2 -- The Field/DC presents works-in-progress by participants in workshop sessions. At Dance Place.

6 -- Washington Ballet's "Nutcracker." At Warner Theatre. Through Dec. 23.

7 -- Metropolitan Ballet Theatre presents a full-length, traditional staging of "The Nutcracker." At Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Montgomery College. Through Dec. 16.