DANCE PASCAL BENICHOU French choreographer & six-piece troupe ...

French choreographer & six-piece troupe pres. "An Evening of Dance: Endless Wonder," which incl. romantic pas de deux, dance-theater work & series of duets; The NY Conservatory of Dance, 30 E. 31st St. (betw. Park & Madison Aves.), 212-505-0196; Fri. & Sat. at 8, $15, $12 st./s.c.

CAPOEIRA

Brazilian martial art form, which dramatically influenced break dancing, is accompanied by the playing of percussion instruments; St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-414-0622; Sun. 2-4, $15.

DANCE/MUSIC COLLABORATIONS

Five dancers collaborate w/five composers; The Construction Co., 10 E. 18th St. (B'way), 212-924-7882; Fri.-Sun. at 8, $10, $8 st./s.c. [through 11/20].

DANCE WORKS IN PROGRESS

Series feat. works by emerging dancers as well as established choreographers. Today, Catlin Cobb, Erin Cornell & Risa Jaroslow are featured, discussion w/artists & audience follows; Arts at University Settlement, 184 Eldridge St. (Rivington St.), 212-674-9120, ext.4583; Weds. at 8, $5 [through 11/15].

A FEW GOOD MEN...DANCIN'

Ninety-minute, high-energy celebration of the male dancer as an athlete benefits Dancers Responding to AIDS; New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 212-840-0770; Mon. & Tues. at 7:30, $35-$1000.

MERCE CUNNINGHAM DANCE CO.

Ninety-minutes of new & rep. works performed daily, part of "Events" dance form created by Merce himself; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 212-242-0800 or www.joyce.com; call for times, $30 [through 11/12].

NEW DANCE ALLIANCE

Up & coming experimental dance, theater & burlesque commentary by Seattle's Terra Bernstein, Incidents Physical Theater, Linda Martini, Lydia Wagerer & others; Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-532-1546; Mon. at 8, $12, $8 st./s.c.

PARSONS DANCE CO.

Popular dance troupe debuts world premiere & several classics incl. "Caught" at the New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St. (B'way), 212-239-6200; Fri. at 2 & 7, Sat. at 7, Sun. at 12 & 5, $10-$20 [through 11/26].

PILAR RIOJA

Spanish & Flamenco dance at Gramercy Arts Theater, 138 E. 27th St. (betw. Lexington & 3rd Aves.), 212-889-2850; call for times, $25-$40 [through 11/19].

REMEMBERING THE FUNKY CHICKEN

Dancers Pat Catterson, Tina Croll & their dance companies pres. unique evening of new & rep. works at St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-674-8194; Thurs.-Sun. at 8:30, $15, $12 st./s.c.

JODY SPERLING, TIME LAPSE DANCE

Sperling pres. "The Magic-Lantern Dance" fantasy work that combines image, color & modern dance w/dancer Terry Borton, modernization of The Little Mermaid entitled "Washed Up" & "Serpentine Dance" inspired by Loie Fuller; Cunningham Studio Theater, 55 Bethune St. (betw. West & Washington Sts.), 212-924-0077; Fri. at 9, Sat. & Sun. at 8, $15.

UNDER EXPOSED

Dance series feat. Caitlin Cook, Christine Doempke, Tony Ramos & Jon Zimmerman; Dixon Place, 309 E. 26th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 212-532-1546; Weds. at 8, $12.