Dance spotlight: 'Momentum: New Dance Works'

Thursday-Saturday: Every two years, Walker Art Center celebrates innovative perspectives in local choreography with "Momentum: New Dance Works." The first weekend in the series kicks off with Chris Yon, whose elaborately titled "Echo Park Dream Ballet Essay: Les Sylphides Without Margot Fonteyn v. The Pips Without Gladys Knight" celebrates underappreciated backup dancers while also touching upon his memories of growing up in Los Angeles. Yon shares the evening with Kaleena Miller, who will present "Fleet" (pictured), a personal work drawing upon her father's experience with Alzheimer's. Miller is often noted for her elegant tap, but this piece marks the artist's foray into a broader range of percussive movement. Kenna Cottman and Mad King Thomas share next weekend's "Momentum" program.