World Premiere with esperanza spalding + “Ode to Alice Coltrane”
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Don’t miss this landmark world premiere! esperanza spalding’s soulful harmonies and improvisations unite with Alonzo King’s renowned choreography in a powerful artistic exchange you won’t see anywhere else.
Also returning by popular demand: LINES Ballet’s acclaimed “Ode to Alice Coltrane,” a stirring tribute to the legendary composer whose transcendent legacy continues to inspire across generations.
Date: Sunday, April 12
Time: 5 PM
Cost: $46–$149
This season, LINES Ballet is thrilled to present a landmark world premiere collaboration uniting two global artistic forces: Grammy Award-winning bassist, vocalist, and composer esperanza spalding and contemporary ballet pioneer Alonzo King, April 11–19, 2026 at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.
spalding’s intricate harmonies and soulful improvisations will come together with King’s celebrated choreographic language, renowned for its sculptural beauty, emotional depth, and expansive sense of space. Together with the sublime dancers of LINES Ballet, they will craft a dynamic dialogue between music and movement that promises to be unlike anything else on stage today. spalding will perform live with LINES Ballet at all performances.
And, back by popular demand, the program will also include LINES Ballet’s critically acclaimed Ode to Alice Coltrane, honoring the groundbreaking composer and musician whose artistic legacy continues to inspire.
Join LINES Ballet as we celebrate two of the musical world’s most iconic women artists, whose visionary approaches continue to influence generations of musicians and listeners.
To learn more, visit our Spring Season webpage.
Banner Photography: Alonzo King LINES Ballet | Josh Francique | © RJ Muna
Second Image: esperanza spalding | © julian loma