Dance
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CAPRICIOUS BEHAVIOR The Brooklyn Ballet presents a performance of “Caprice,” choreographed by artistic director Lynn Parkerson.The performance features 10 ballet dancers and two street dancers, combining classical moves with breakdancing and the pop and lock style. Tonight, 6 p.m., Tobacco Warehouse at Empire-Fulton Ferry State Park, corner of Water and New Dock streets, Brooklyn, 718-802-0603, free.
ASIAN TRADITIONS South Korean dancer Myung Soo Kim presents “Arirang: Korean Ritual Solos,” a collection of shamanic and contemporary dances.The dances are inspired by the political conflict between North and South Korea. Through Sunday, Wednesday-Friday, 8 p.m., Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m., Sunday, 2 and 7 p.m., Duke Theater, between Seventh and Eighth avenues, 212-239-6200, $25-$35.
DANCE SHAKESPEARE The National Dance Institute presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” a three-day series of performances featuring children re-enact ing the Shakespearean play through ballet, jazz, and hip-hop dancing.The dance is directed by Kay Gayner. Monday night’s performance benefits the Institute. Saturday through Monday, Saturday, 3 and 6 p.m., Sunday, 3 p.m., Monday, 6:30 p.m., 108 Amsterdam Ave. at 65th Street, $10 in advance, $15 at doors, $100 for benefit performance.