DANCE ALVIN AILEY New season incl. Ailey’s modern dance ...

New season incl. Ailey's modern dance classic, "Revelations"; Alvin Ailey Studios, 211 W. 61st St. (betw. Amsterdam & West End Aves.), 212-767-0590, ext.223; call for times, $25-$85 [through 12/31].

BALLET TECH

The return of NoTCRACKER ballet pres. by Feld school students at Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800 or www.joyce.com; Weds., Fri. & Sat. at 7, mat. Sun. at 2, $35 [through 12/31].

BREAK THE FLOOR

Dance/theater piece combines tap dance with rock music feat. dancers from Tap Dogs, Riverdance & Bring in da Noise/Bring in da Funk & music by Michael Fredo & The Gene Pool; Sylvia & Danny Kaye Playhouse at Hunter College, 68th St. (betw. Park & Lexington Aves.), 212-772-4448; Mon. at 8, $20.

DIAVOLO DANCE THEATER

Los Angeles-based troupe makes their NYC debut as they jump, tumble & ski across the stage at Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800 or www.joyce.com; call for times & prices [through 1/7].

NY CITY BALLET

New season begins w/George Balanchine's ballet The Nutcracker; Lincoln Center Plaza, B'way (65th St.), 212-870-5570; Weds. & Thurs. at 6, Fri. at 8 & Sat. at 2 & 8, Sun. at 1 & 7, $16-$85 [through 12/31].

NY CITY BALLET

Winter season 2001 feat. repertory works: "Stars & Stripes" by Balanchine & "Moves" by Jerome Robbins, as well as new ballet by Eliot Feld; Lincoln Center Plaza, B'way (65th St.), 212-870-5570; Tues. at 8, $26-$74 [through 2/25].