Alonzo King's Commissions

Alonzo King is a visionary, sought-after choreographer whose works live in the repertories of leading ballet and modern dance companies. He brings a spirit of experimentation, integrity, and rigor to each rehearsal room, working with artists around the globe to excavate their fullest potential and deepest honesty. Alonzo created and set notable commissions and licensed works for companies including Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Frankfurt Ballet, Joffrey Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Washington Ballet, Hong Kong Ballet, and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. He continues to create new works for LINES Ballet with world-renown collaborators each year.

Alonzo King's Past Commissions and Licensed Works

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater,
Following the Subtle Current Upstream
Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley, CA
April 3, 4, 7, 2024

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Miami City Ballet,
Following the Subtle Current Upstream
Kravis Center, West Palm Beach, FL
March 23–24, 2024

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater,
Following the Subtle Current Upstream
New York City Center, New York, NY
Dec 13–14, 17, 23, 27, 30, 2023

American Ballet Theatre,
Single Eye
David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center, New York, NY
October 27–29, 2023

American Ballet Theatre,
Single Eye
Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA
March 16–19, 2022

American Ballet Theatre,
Single Eye
Kennedy Center, Washington, D.C.
March 29–30, 2022



Ballet Rambert,
Following the Subtle Current Upstream
Hall for Cornwall, UK
May 13–14, 2022

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Ballet Rambert,
Following the Subtle Current Upstream
Sadler’s Wells, London, UK
May 18–21, 2022

Ballet Rambert,
Following the Subtle Current Upstream
The Lowry, Greater Manchester, UK
May 25–27, 2022

Ballet Rambert,
Following the Subtle Current Upstream
Brighton Theatre Royal, Brighton, UK
May 31–June 1, 2022

American Ballet Theatre,
Single Eye
Metropolitan Opera House, New York, NY
July 7–9, 2022

A Closer Look at Alonzo's Commission for ABT

Photography: Alonzo King LINES Ballet | Dancers: Adji Cissoko and Company | © Jamie Lyons; Alonzo King and former company dancer Laurel Keen | © RJ Muna; Video courtesy of American Ballet Theatre

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