Highlights include Mark Morris, Dance Theatre of Harlem and Cloud Gate

Consider it a human-centered season, where the lives of real people take center stage. It’s an intriguing coincidence — I can’t remember another dance season with so many works in circulation that have been inspired by historical figures, complicated icons, and artists living and dead. It feels like a promising trend, one that offers a way to think differently about familiar names and learn about those who have all but vanished. In chronological order, here are some . . .