Dance
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LAMENTATION IN THE WINDOWS Martha Graham’s most famous solo piece, “Lamentation,” is performed in the windows above the entrance of the New York Public Library at Lincoln Center Plaza. Three dancers from the Martha Graham Dance Company will perform the series, titled “Lamentation at the Library,” over the course of four days over the lunch hour. Today through Friday, noon, 12:25, and 12:50 p.m., New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, 40 Lincoln Center Plaza, near 64th Street and Columbus Avenue, 212-870-1630, free.
NEW PARADIGM The modern dance ensemble Paradigm performs a mix of new and classic pieces, with music ranging from Maria Callas to the alternative swing band Squirrel Nut Zippers. Two premieres, by Gus Solomons Jr. and Carmen de Lavallade,are featured. Thursday-Saturday, 8:30 p.m., Symphony Space, Leonard Nimoy Thalia, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, 212-864-5400, $21 general, $16 members.
IMMIGRANT WEEK The Folk Feet Dancers of the Brooklyn Arts Council celebrate Immigrant History Week with a presentation of diverse cultural dances. Performances include a sherpa dance of Nepal, a traditional Egyptian stick dance, and a first look at the urban dance mime lockism, influenced by hip-hop. Thursday, 7 p.m., Queens Central Library Auditorium, 89-11 Merrick Blvd at 89th Avenue, Brooklyn, 718-990-0700, free.
