Company dancer Maël Amatoul jumps in the air with one foot crossed over the other, arms out in front of him with palms up and face towards the sky. He wears sequined skirt and a blur of smoke surrounds him in front of a black background.

LINES BALLET Spring 2027
45th Anniversary Season

April 17–25, 2027

In 2027, we celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Alonzo King LINES Ballet. Since 1982, Alonzo King, Robert Rosenwasser, and generations of LINES dancers, faculty, and staff have shared a vision of touching hearts and stirring minds through the transformative power of dance. For 45 years, LINES Ballet has inspired students, artists, and audiences to envision their fullest, most compassionate, and extraordinary potential.

Through groundbreaking, multidisciplinary collaborations and an unwavering commitment to artistic exploration, Alonzo King LINES Ballet has remained at the forefront of innovation in contemporary ballet. This legacy continues in our 2027 Spring Home Season, celebrating both the enduring power of King’s choreography and the limitless possibilities of what lies ahead.

The season features a world premiere collaboration between choreographer Alonzo King and Kris Bowers, an acclaimed American composer known for his genre-blending scores across film and television. He gained widespread recognition for his work on projects like Green Book, Bridgerton, and King Richard. Kris Bowers’ music is a genre-blurring fusion of classical sophistication, jazz improvisation, and contemporary hip-hop and R&B sensibilities.

Also on the program is King’s Appalachian Spring, which reimagines the expansive Americana of Aaron Copland‘s masterpiece score. Together, these works invite us to experience how movement and sound breathe together in real time.

As we honor 45 years of extraordinary artistry, we look forward to celebrating the legacy, creativity, and future of Alonzo King LINES Ballet with you.

Join us for our 45th Anniversary Opening Night Gala!

Sculptural dancer poses in a tight white gown that flares into a circle on the floor. Backdrop is a dark red, and dancer's arms reach up to the sky.

Gala Info & Tickets

Dates | location | cost

*Includes post-performance Q&A with Alonzo King

Blue Shield of California
Theater at Yerba Buena
Center for the Arts
700 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Ticket cost: $44–$165

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For ticketing assistance, contact City Box Office:
(415) 392-4400 or [email protected]
Hours: Weekdays & Saturdays 11am–4pm

As we celebrate 45 years as a cultural institution in the heart of San Francisco, we are also navigating an ever-changing landscape of arts funding. We are grateful to partner with our community to sustain our dancers, fuel our creative process, and carry this transformative work to audiences around the world. We hope you’ll join us in shaping the future of LINES.

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Dancers Adji Cissoko and Shuaib Elhassan in a duet. Adji is folded over Shuaib's back, legs held in perfect balance. Dancers are wearing navy with blue smoke swirling around them in front of a black background.

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Baker Family Foundation

Groundline Fund

LINES BALLET Spring 202745th Anniversary Season

April 17–25, 2027

Dates | location | cost

SUPPORT

LINES BALLET Spring 2027
45th Anniversary Season