Three of the best... dance performances this week

Walk this way: Marie Chouinard’s fusion of dance, text and imagery. Photograph: Frederick Duchesne

1 Marie Chouinard

The experimental choreographer presents two contrasting works: a minimalist piece exploring the dynamics of walking is paired with a fusion of dance, text and imagery inspired by Belgian surrealist Henri Michaux.

Sadler’s Wells, EC1, Mon & Tue

2 Birmingham Royal Ballet

BRB embraces Shakespeare 400 with the sonnet-inspired Wink, The Moor’s Pavane (based on Othello) and David Bintley’s Shakespeare Suite.

Birmingham Hippodrome, Wed to 25 Jun

3 LA Dance Project

Founded in 2012, this group has developed an impressive repertory. This season features work by founder Benjamin Millepied and Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.

Sadler’s Wells, EC1, Fri to 25 Jun