DANCE EMERGING DANCE FROM JAPAN Dance showcase feat. the Condors, Arrow Dance ...

Dance showcase feat. the Condors, Arrow Dance Communication & others at the Japan Society, 333 E. 47th St. (betw. 1st & 2nd Aves.), 832-1155; Sat. at 8, $12, $8 st./s.c.

FLAMENCO EXTRAVAGANZA

Flamenco performances in tapas bar; El Patio Del East Side, 211 E. 60th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 838-9090; Fri. & Sat. 8:30, $25.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: BAGNOLET PLATFORM

Thirteen choreographers participate in international contemporary dance program which takes place in 19 countries twice a year & benefits local food distribution programs; Joyce Soho, 155 Mercer St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 334-7479; Fri.-Sun. at 6 & 8:30, $10, $5 w/2 cans of food [through 1/9].

FAYE SAMPSON DANCE CO.

Faye Sampson's solo performance "Trapped in Seven" about living with HIV returns to Here, 145 6th Ave. (Dominick St.), 647-0202; Sat. at 4 & 7, $12.

SECRET SUNSHINE SCHEDULE

Production the The New York Times calls "impressively startling in its imagery & execution," starring dancer Betontanc; La MaMa, 74A E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 475-7710; Thurs.-Sat. at 8, mat. Sun. at 3, $15-$20 [through 1/9].

7UP FOR 2000

Seven dance companies debut new & dance theater works to usher in the millennium. Participating companies incl. Seattle's 33 Fainting Spells, The School of Hard Knocks & Lulu Washington Dance Theater; Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 242-0800; Tues., call for times, $18 [through 1/30].

SARAH SKAGGS DANCE

Skaggs' "Paradise" dance event which explores boundaries between concert & social dance debuts during "Artists in the House" series at St. Patrick's Youth Center, 268 Mulberry St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 674-8194; Sat. at 7 & 9, $10 [repeats 1/15].

SWEET MOVES

Eight choreographers incl. the Artichoke Dance Co. & Wanted: X-Cheerleaders Project showcase work at Arts at University Settlement, 184 Eldridge St. (Rivington St.), 674-9120 ext.183; Sun. 2-5, $12.

TANGO & TANGO

Spanish dancing & singing production from Thalia Spanish Theater in Queens comes to Theater East, 211 E. 60th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 838-9090; Weds. & Thurs. at 8:30, Sun. at 4, $22-$30.

DOUG VARONE & DANCERS

Premiere of five new works incl. "Eclipse," "Polonaise #44," "Sleeping with Giants," "Tomorrow" & "Agora;" Joyce Theater, 175 8th Ave. (19th St.), 245-5100 or www.joyce.org; Weds.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7:30, mats. Sat. & Sun. at 2, $35 [through 1/9].