DANCE ARTICHOKE DANCE COMPANY Dance/theater production "Ho-Down Showdown" by Amy ...

Dance/theater production "Ho-Down Showdown" by Amy Drum & Lynn Neuman; Arts at University Settlement, 184 Eldridge St. (Rivington St.), 212-420-8877; Weds. at 3:30, Thurs. at 5:15, Fri. at 10:15, mat. Sat at 12, $12 [through 8/26].

LES BALLETS TROCKADERO DE MONTE CARLO

Twenty-four year old troupe performs classics incl. "Swan Lake" as well as two NY debuts, "Raymonda's Wedding" & "Russian Dance" at Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800 or www.joyce.com; Weds.-Sun. at 8, $38 [through 8/27].

CORTEZ & CO. CONTEMPORARY/BALLET

Bryant Park pres. evening of dance choreographed by Afro-Celt Sound System & World Music artists which combines Irish, Indian & African styles; 42nd St. (6th Ave.), 212-799-8682; Fri. at 6, free.

DANCE & MUSIC ON THE PLAZA

Jaime Guardian guest stars w/Peruvian Traditions: The Maximo Damian Scissors Dancers (Fri. at 5:30); African dance & drums w/The Harambee Dance Co. (Fri. at 6:45); Kenny Banks & the Rhythm Makers (Sat. at 3); The Bronx Horns (Sat. at 5); Mama Africa: The Maimouna Keita School of African Dance (Sun. at 5), as part of the Lincoln Center Out-Of-Doors Festival; Josie Robertson Plaza, W. 62nd St. (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 212-875-5108 for info.

DANCING ON THE PLAZA

Central Park Conservatory pres. outdoor dancing w/dance lessons at 6. This week, disco fever takes over Dana Discovery Center, Harlem Meer in Central Park, 110th St. (5th Ave.), 212-310-6658; Thurs. at 7, free.

SWING WEEK

Celebrate swing all week long with events across city by Sandra Cameron, Fred Astaire & Pierre Dulaine dance studios; www.yehoodi.com or 212-398-2765, ext.154; call for times & price [through 8/23].