This weekend’s Fall Kick-Off series at Velocity Dance Center offers three different programs to give you a taste of coming attractions (and a look at what people did on their summer vacations). Tonight and Sunday feature showcase performances by a mixed lineup, while Saturday’s Big Bang is a self-explanatory party time with over 30 artists performing simultaneously throughout the space. And if that’s not enough excitement, Velocity will also present its annual Dance Champion Awards on Saturday. This year’s honorees are choreographer and presenter Aiko Kinoshita and stalwart volunteer and donor Jeremy Steward. SANDRA KURTZ

Sept. 14-16, 8 p.m., 2012