BEYOND BALLROOM

Friday-next Sunday: Beyond Ballroom Dance Company brings new work and special guests to the Cowles Center stage. "Crossing Moon River" explores the evolution of the waltz, a dance once so scandalous it was banned. The troupe pays tribute by setting waltzes to everything from classic compositions to Aerosmith. "He said … She said … " performed by Andrew Winett (Las Vegas) and Tsha Marie (San Diego) showcases a fusion between Latin dance and burlesque. (Marie is a former Latin dance champ who hails from Minneapolis.) The evening also features "Red Riding Hood Suite," a fresh twist on a favorite bedtime story. (8 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 2 p.m. next Sun. $31. Cowles Center, 528 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls. 612-206-3600, www.thecowlescenter.org.)