SEARCHING FOR SIGNAL For the final piece of its American Repertory Theater residency, ToUch Performance Art presents a show fusing dance, dialogue, and video. The show examines the blistering pace of contemporary life. Feb. 18-March 4, $10-$35. Oberon, Cambridge. 617-547-8300, www.americanrepertorytheater.org

AVALANCHE The New York-based dance theater troupe MoveWorks makes its Boston debut with three pieces, including the world premiere of “Avalanche.’’ Instead of bemoaning our fate, this work celebrates the ice and snow. Gabriella Orcha joins a cast of local performers. Feb. 19-20, $20-$25. Dance Complex, Cambridge. 617-547-9363, www.moveworks.co

WINTERWORKS Boston Conservatory showcases the creative talents of its dance students in this evening of original choreography. In addition to student works, the concert also includes choreography by faculty Sydney Skybetter and Diane Arvanites, as well as Alumni Commissioning Project artist Robin Aren. Feb. 18-20, $10-$15. Boston Conservatory Theater. 617-912-9222, www.bostonconservatory.edu

SYNESTHESIA Dancer Catherine Musinsky’s Tabula Rasa Multidisciplinary Experiment brings together a wide range of artists to create new work in real time. For this one, Musinsky, Zöe Dance choreographer/dancer Callie Chapman, and performance painter Linda Clave join with other area artists. Feb. 19, 8 p.m., $10-$15. Warehouse XI (11 Sanborn Court, Union Square), Somerville. 617-223-7822, www.facebook.com/tabula rasamaKAREN CAMPBELL

Karen Campbell can be reached at karencampbell4@rcn.com.