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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 | Theo Duff-Grant | © RJ Muna
Second Image: esperanza spalding | © julian loma

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 | Shuaib Elhassan | © RJ Muna
Second Image: esperanza spalding | © julian loma

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 | Mikal Gilbert | © RJ Muna
Second Image: esperanza spalding | © julian loma

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 | Shuaib Elhassan | © RJ Muna
Second Image: esperanza spalding | © julian loma

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

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 | Adji Cissoko | © RJ Muna
Second Image: esperanza spalding | © julian loma

ORIGINS

Directed by Emmy Award winning filmmaker Drea Cooper, ORIGINS is an intimate portrait of Alonzo King and LINES Ballet, blending breathtaking performances with personal stories and insights. Filmed in spectacular settings from the Arizona desert to the galleries of SFMOMA, ORIGINS offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the company’s creative process. More than a documentary, ORIGINS is a poetic meditation on life, love, and the inspiring power of movement.

Ticket Price: $27.50, including fees

To learn more, visit our ORIGINS Screening webpage.

Photography: Alonzo King LINES Ballet | ORIGINS

ORIGINS

Directed by Emmy Award winning filmmaker Drea Cooper, ORIGINS is an intimate portrait of Alonzo King and LINES Ballet, blending breathtaking performances with personal stories and insights. Filmed in spectacular settings from the Arizona desert to the galleries of SFMOMA, ORIGINS offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the company’s creative process. More than a documentary, ORIGINS is a poetic meditation on life, love, and the inspiring power of movement.

Ticket Price: $27.50, including fees

To learn more, visit our ORIGINS Screening webpage.

Photography: Alonzo King LINES Ballet | ORIGINS

ORIGINS

Directed by Emmy Award winning filmmaker Drea Cooper, ORIGINS is an intimate portrait of Alonzo King and LINES Ballet, blending breathtaking performances with personal stories and insights. Filmed in spectacular settings from the Arizona desert to the galleries of SFMOMA, ORIGINS offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the company’s creative process. More than a documentary, ORIGINS is a poetic meditation on life, love, and the inspiring power of movement.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Alonzo King and the artists of LINES Ballet.

Ticket Price: $27.50, including fees

To learn more, visit our ORIGINS Screening webpage.

Photography: Alonzo King LINES Ballet | ORIGINS