NEXT GENERATION This glimpse into the future is an opportunity to see some of the most promising young dancers of the Boston Ballet School’s pre-professional program and Boston Ballet II in repertoire ranging from the romantic “Sleeping Beauty’’ (Act III) to Jorma Elo’s “Over Glow,’’ with music for the occasion provided by members of the New England Conservatory’s Youth Philharmonic Orchestra. May 18, 7 p.m. $25-$100. Boston Opera House. 617-695-6955, www.boston ballet.org

NEWTON DANCE CONCERT Part of Newton Festival of the Arts, this concert and reception organized by Kathy Hassinger and Joanie Block features performances by four Newton-area troupes: CreationDance, Selmadanse, Thillai Fine Arts, and Academy Dance Currents, Inc. May 22, 3 p.m. $10-$20. Newton Highlands Congregational Church, Newton Highlands. 617-965-1569, www.newtoncommunity pride.org

PROMETHEUS DANCE Following a weeklong collaborative residency with visual artists Robert and Shana ParkeHarrison, the company presents this informal showing for the public. Knowing the veteran dance company’s predilection for vivid, provocative choreography and the ParkeHarrisons’ strikingly edgy visuals, this one should be intriguing. May 21, 8 p.m. $10 suggested donation. Boston Conservatory Studio Theatre. 508-405-4085, www.prometheus dance.org

MARTHA’S ARTIST SALON AT THE MILLS For this incarnation of the BCA’s community conversation series about dance, veteran choreographer/teacher Marcus Schulkind focuses on the choreography of Mats Ek and his influence on European and American modern ballet. The lecture/discussion will be complemented by video excerpts of Ek’s “Sleeping Beauty,’’ “Appartement,’’ and “Juliet & Romeo.’’ May 16, Free. Boston Center for the Arts. 617-456-1132, www.bca online.org KAREN CAMPBELL

Karen Campbell can be reached at karencampbell4@rcn.com.