MIRRORS This program by Boston Ballet is designed to reflect the wide diversity of contemporary ballet, from Norbert Vesak’s lyrical duet “Belong’’ and José Martinez’s sleek “Resonance’’ to two edgy world premieres. Yury Yanowsky’s “Smoke and Mirrors’’ uses special corsets to extend partnering capabilities, and “punk ballerina’’ Karole Armitage mines Miles Davis’s edgy “Bitches Brew.’’ May 6-28, $35-$159. Boston Opera House. www.bostonballet.org, 617-695-6955

LIGHT TO DARK José Mateo Ballet Theatre caps its milestone 30th season with a program featuring the world premiere of a turbulent new ballet by Mateo set to British-born composer Anna Clyne’s “Night Ferry,’’ as well as two earlier pieces, “Dark Profiles,’’ set to the music of Beethoven, and the lyrical “Back to Bach.’’ May 6-13, $42. Sanctuary Theatre, Cambridge. 617-354-7467, www.ballettheatre.org

MAYFAIR The annual Harvard Square event, now in its 33rd year, features activities for all ages, and for dance fans there is a continuous series of performances on a special stage erected at Brattle and Eliot streets from 12:30-6 p.m. Performers include dancers from José Mateo Ballet Theatre’s youth program, Rainbow Tribe Inc., BoSoma Dance Company, Boston Tap Company, and Triveni Dance, among others. May 1, free. www.harvard square.com

SOLA Produced by Andee Scott’s Dance Linkages, this evening celebrates the rich tradition of female creativity and performance with solos choreographed by and for women. It features artists from around the country, including Scott, Elizabeth Weil Bergmann, Amy Chavasse, Tzveta Kassabova, Bliss Kohlmyer, and Pamela Pietro, among others. May 6-7, $20-$25. Dance Complex, Cambridge. 617-547-9363, www.dance complex.org KAREN CAMPBELL