Dance
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TWO-STEP The Staten Island Historical Society and the English Country Dancers of Historic Richmond Town present English country dancing classes throughout the fall. Instructors teach dances described in novels like Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice” and “Emma.” Every Wednesday through November 22, 7 p.m., 441 Clarke Ave., between Tysen Court and St. Patrick’s Place, Staten Island, 718-351-1611 ext. 280, free.
TIP-TOES New York City Center and London’s Sadler’s Wells Theatre jointly present the premiere of Russell Maliphant’s “Push.” Featured dancers include French ballerina Sylvie Guillem. Tonight through Sunday, tonight, 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday, 3 p.m., City Center, W. 55th St., between Sixth and Seventh avenues, 212-581-1212, $35–$85.
DANCE UNDER THE STARS African-American choreographer Nicholas Leichter and his company, nicholasleichterdance, offer a free outdoor program of hip-hop and jazz dance. Pieces include “Carmina Burana.” Tonight, 8 p.m.,World Financial Center Winter Garden, 220 Vesey St. and the West Side Highway, 212-945-0505, free.