Elementary school assemblies tend to be one of those mixed blessings of childhood: a respite from the typical school day, but – depending on the content – often lacking in entertainment value.

Representing two generations of dance innovators with roots in Boston, the New York City-based Seán Curran Company will join forces this month with Decent Dance in Worcester to present “Through Lines,” a dynamic evening-length performance that marks the creative threads linking artist

A whole lot of holiday-themed events is coming your way, not surprisingly, but don’t assume they’re all the same – there’s quite a variety of styles and sounds here.