AN ECLECTIC MIX: American Repertory Ballet dancers Leandro Olcese (left) and Savannah Quiner in “The Time That Runs Away” by Stephanie Martinez, on the program at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center May 9-11. (Photo by Megan Teat)

“Pasion” is the title of the program being presented by American Repertory Ballet at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center May 9-11. Three works, with Spanish, Mexican, and Cuban ties, are being danced.

Originally choreographed by Joseph Mazilier and later restaged by Marius Petipa in the mid-19th century, Paquita is one of the purest and most technically challenging ballets of the classical repertoire. With its Spanish flair, the ballet includes a pas de deux, pas de trois, and virtuosic solos.

“The Time That Runs Away” by Stephanie Martinez returns to ARB this season. A co-commission with Madison Ballet, it is set to music of Nat King Cole and The Mamas and the Papas.

“The piece is a kaleidoscope,” said ARB dancer Erikka Reenstiema-Cates, “illustrating unique patterns and shapes depending on how you twist it. But it never strays far from its intention: the appreciation of love and loss and every moment in between — the gift of life, and the pertinent struggle to live it.”

“Compasso” is a world premiere from Luis Napoles, danced to live music. “This powerful fusion of self-expression and deep connection blends individual sparks into a shared rhythm, a united heartbeat,” said Napoles. “In that space, you’re not just seen — you’re felt, and you feel others, too. Dance becomes more than art, it becomes a celebration of belonging, of being part of something greater while never losing the essense of you. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s pure joy.”

Shows are Friday, May 9 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, May 10 at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, May 11 at 2 p.m. A post-show reception is scheduled for Friday; pre-show artist talks are at the Saturday matinee and Sunday performances. Visit arballet.org for ticket information. The theater is located at 11 Livingston Avenue in New Brunswick.