Alonzo King LINES Ballet is a celebrated contemporary ballet company that has been guided since 1982 by the artistic vision of acclaimed choreographer Alonzo King. Collaborating with extraordinary composers, musicians, writers, and visual artists from around the world, King draws on a diverse set of deeply rooted cultural traditions, imbuing classical ballet with new expressive potential. He has been heralded as a visionary and thought leader on topics that reach far beyond dance, receiving numerous accolades including a San Francisco Arts Medallion, an induction into the California Hall of Fame, and a 2020 Dance Magazine Award. The company brings new works of illuminating beauty to Bay Area audiences in bi-annual home seasons. LINES Ballet’s national and international tours allow the company to share its vision of transformative, revelatory dance through performances worldwide.

Alonzo King LINES Ballet pays tribute to the iconic Alice Coltrane—spiritual leader, composer, pianist, and harpist—through King’s electrifying choreography.

Since childhood, King has been captivated by Coltrane’s music, even choreographing one of his first pieces to her work. Now, he’s diving back into her legacy to create a ballet with Coltrane’s masterpieces, including Journey In Satchidananda—recognized as one of Rolling Stone’s greatest albums—A Monastic Trio, Universal Consciousness, and Ptah, the El Daoud, continue to inspire.

“A striking reminder of the universality King has reclaimed for ballet.” – San Francisco Chronicle

 “Gripping, urgently beautiful choreography” – San Francisco Chronicle

 “A feast for the eyes” – Boston Globe