dance: “Granny Dances” unlike any other holiday show
through sunday. Holiday traditions that truly cross cultures and religions (and that don’t include spending lots of money) are rare this time of year, but Cleo Parker Robinson’s Denver-based dance company has an answer to the crush of “Nutcracker” and “Christmas Carol” productions. “Granny Dances to a Holiday Drum,” Robinson’s sprightly, pan-cultural celebration of the season, will mark its 23rd season this year of bringing family-friendly movement to the stage. The character of Granny relives her holiday memories with a cast of dancers who invoke Christian, African, American Indian, Celtic, Jewish and Chinese holiday traditions. “Granny” finishes up its 2014 run with shows at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, and 2 p.m. Dec. 21 at the Byron Theatre at DU’s Newman Center, 2344 E. Iliff Ave. $30-$44. 303-871-7720 or . John Wenzel
