Join our LINES Ballet company dancers in Boone, NC performing at Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts. Grounded on more than 40 years of thought-provoking dance, master choreographer Alonzo King’s unique artistic vision honors and advances the classical form—the linear, mathematical, and geometrical principles deeply rooted in the East-West continuum. Witness King’s creativity in his sought-after work, Deep River, a collaboration created with MacArthur Fellow composer Jason Moran and Grammy Award-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer.

Deep River is a call to keep hope, to make the lotus bloom in the mud, and to look at each other as a family of souls. Created over three years and throughout the pandemic, Deep River is a piece written with the heart, a love letter to a world writhing in pain, served by exceptional dancers.

“Deep River soars along a highway to the heavens, taking us on a journey from chaos and despair to revelation and deliverance.” —See Chicago Dance

Photography: Alonzo King LINES Ballet | Dancers: Adji Cissoko and Shuaib Elhassan | © Jamie Lyons

Join our LINES Ballet company dancers at Duke University in Durham, NC performing at Reynolds Industries Theater. Grounded on more than 40 years of thought-provoking dance, master choreographer Alonzo King’s unique artistic vision honors and advances the classical form—the linear, mathematical, and geometrical principles deeply rooted in the East-West continuum. Witness King’s creativity in his sought-after work, Deep River, a collaboration created with MacArthur Fellow composer Jason Moran and Grammy Award-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer.

Deep River is a call to keep hope, to make the lotus bloom in the mud, and to look at each other as a family of souls. Created over three years and throughout the pandemic, Deep River is a piece written with the heart, a love letter to a world writhing in pain, served by exceptional dancers.

“Deep River soars along a highway to the heavens, taking us on a journey from chaos and despair to revelation and deliverance.” —See Chicago Dance

Photography: Alonzo King LINES Ballet | © Jamie Lyons

Join our LINES Ballet company dancers in Santa Fe, NM performing at Lensic Performing Arts Center. Grounded on more than 40 years of thought-provoking dance, master choreographer Alonzo King’s unique artistic vision honors and advances the classical form—the linear, mathematical, and geometrical principles deeply rooted in the East-West continuum.

This summer, our company honors legendary spiritual leader, composer, pianist, and harpist Alice Coltrane and the imaginative storytelling of composer Maurice Ravel through Alonzo King’s choreography.

King has been mesmerized by Coltrane’s music since he was a child—he choreographed one of his very first pieces to her work. He now returns to her body of work to create a ballet as part of “The Year of Alice,” a nationwide tribute to her legacy that includes performances and exhibits by LINES Ballet, Impulse! Records, Detroit Jazz Festival, Hammer Museum, and The New York Historical Society. “Her musical and spiritual journey helped define and shape a life and an entire musical genre,” says Grammy-nominated harpist and composer Brandee Younger. Coltrane’s iconic works include Journey In Satchidananda (one of Rolling Stone’s 500 greatest albums), A Monastic Trio, Universal Consciousness, and Ptah, the El Daoud.

The performance will also feature Alonzo King’s recent collaboration with the San Francisco Symphony. Here our dancers delve into the enchanting world of Ravel’s 1912 suite Ma mère l’Oye (Mother Goose), infusing the music with a new interpretation. “I’m not trying to recreate Mother Goose fairy tales,” says King. “My intention is to unearth the deeper allegorical meanings beneath the fairy tales and illustrate those with dance.”

Photography: Alonzo King LINES Ballet | Dancer: Adji Cissoko | © Chris Hardy

Join our LINES Ballet company dancers in Aspen, CO performing at Aspen District Theater. Grounded on more than 40 years of thought-provoking dance, master choreographer Alonzo King’s unique artistic vision honors and advances the classical form—the linear, mathematical, and geometrical principles deeply rooted in the East-West continuum.

This summer, our company honors legendary spiritual leader, composer, pianist, and harpist Alice Coltrane and the imaginative storytelling of composer Maurice Ravel through Alonzo King’s choreography.

King has been mesmerized by Coltrane’s music since he was a child—he choreographed one of his very first pieces to her work. He now returns to her body of work to create a ballet as part of “The Year of Alice,” a nationwide tribute to her legacy that includes performances and exhibits by LINES Ballet, Impulse! Records, Detroit Jazz Festival, Hammer Museum, and The New York Historical Society. “Her musical and spiritual journey helped define and shape a life and an entire musical genre,” says Grammy-nominated harpist and composer Brandee Younger. Coltrane’s iconic works include Journey In Satchidananda (one of Rolling Stone’s 500 greatest albums), A Monastic Trio, Universal Consciousness, and Ptah, the El Daoud.

The performance will also feature Alonzo King’s recent collaboration with the San Francisco Symphony. Here our dancers delve into the enchanting world of Ravel’s 1912 suite Ma mère l’Oye (Mother Goose), infusing the music with a new interpretation. “I’m not trying to recreate Mother Goose fairy tales,” says King. “My intention is to unearth the deeper allegorical meanings beneath the fairy tales and illustrate those with dance.”

Photography: Alonzo King LINES Ballet | Dancer: Josh Francique | © Chris Hardy

Join our LINES Ballet company dancers in Vail, CO performing at Gerald Ford Amphitheatre. Grounded on more than 40 years of thought-provoking dance, master choreographer Alonzo King’s unique artistic vision honors and advances the classical form—the linear, mathematical, and geometrical principles deeply rooted in the East-West continuum.

This summer, our company honors legendary spiritual leader, composer, pianist, and harpist Alice Coltrane and the imaginative storytelling of composer Maurice Ravel through Alonzo King’s choreography.

King has been mesmerized by Coltrane’s music since he was a child—he choreographed one of his very first pieces to her work. He now returns to her body of work to create a ballet as part of “The Year of Alice,” a nationwide tribute to her legacy that includes performances and exhibits by LINES Ballet, Impulse! Records, Detroit Jazz Festival, Hammer Museum, and The New York Historical Society. “Her musical and spiritual journey helped define and shape a life and an entire musical genre,” says Grammy-nominated harpist and composer Brandee Younger. Coltrane’s iconic works include Journey In Satchidananda (one of Rolling Stone’s 500 greatest albums), A Monastic Trio, Universal Consciousness, and Ptah, the El Daoud.

The performance will also feature Alonzo King’s recent collaboration with the San Francisco Symphony. Here our dancers delve into the enchanting world of Ravel’s 1912 suite Ma mère l’Oye (Mother Goose), infusing the music with a new interpretation. “I’m not trying to recreate Mother Goose fairy tales,” says King. “My intention is to unearth the deeper allegorical meanings beneath the fairy tales and illustrate those with dance.”

Photography: Alonzo King LINES Ballet |  © Chris Hardy

Join us in Vail, CO, for Vail Dance Festival‘s all-star opening night, which samples and celebrates what is to come at this year’s festival with an appearance by our LINES Ballet company dancers, as well as stars of New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, and other celebrated individual artists. The program features a range of choreographic genius demonstrating the ambitious reach of the festival, from works by iconic choreographers George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins to dances by today’s leading creative voices, including Michelle Dorrance and Pam Tanowitz.

Photography: Alonzo King LINES Ballet | Dancer: Adji Cissoko | © Angela Sterling

Celebrate the LINES Ballet BFA at Dominican University of California Class of 2025 on May 13! The grand finale to their four-year college journey, the BFA Senior Showcase brings our seniors to the beautiful YBCA stage in a celebration of artistic achievement. See the students perform works by former LINES company members Gregory Dawson, Brett Conway, Maurya Kerr, and inaugural class of 2010 alumna, Katie Scherman.

This one-show-only event also features the second-year students of the LINES Ballet Training Program. Join us in celebrating the achievements of these accomplished, dynamic, and beautiful artists as they step into their professional careers.

For student and/or group discounts, please contact Maddie Sager, BFA Program Coordinator.

Photography: Alonzo King LINES Ballet | BFA at Dominican | Class of 2025 seniors | © Doug Kaye; Alonzo King LINES Ballet | BFA at Dominican | Dancer: Christina | © Steve Disenhof

Bring the whole family for an unforgettable experience with LINES Ballet!

Join us for a fun and engaging dance/movement workshop led by a LINES Ballet Teaching Artist, followed by an exclusive opportunity to observe a LINES Ballet rehearsal and participate in a Q&A session with the artists.

No dance experience is required—all movers are welcome! No drop-offs.

Please note: Our Family Experience event does not include a ticket to the LINES Ballet performance on Sunday, May 18 at 5:00pm. Purchase a ticket to the performance.

Accessibility: During the experience, we will walk up and down stairs. For our patrons with mobility concerns, we are more than happy to accommodate you. Please contact us at [email protected] so we can make the proper arrangements.

Photography: Alonzo King LINES Ballet | Community Programs | Family Experience participants and a LINES Teaching Artist | © David Sigismund

Students ages 11–25 are invited to audition for our 2025 Summer Program hosted in San Francisco! We are searching for aspiring dance artists to train with our exceptional faculty this summer at LINES Dance Center. Class will be led by LINES Ballet company dancer Tatum Quiñónez.

Our Summer Program offers a unified approach to training. Rooted in the philosophy of Alonzo King, our programs guide students on a collaborative journey that values risk-taking, creative power, and independent thinking.

San Francisco Summer Program 2025 Dates
Pre-Professional | June 9–30
Junior Week 1* | June 30–July 4
Junior Week 2* | July 7–11
Advanced | July 14–August 5
*Those accepted to the Junior Program may attend one or both weeks of the program

Photography: Alonzo King LINES Ballet | Education Programs | © Steve Disenhof

If you are unable to audition with us in-person, we welcome you to submit a video audition for our BFA Program at Dominican University of California! Our unique four-year Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program combines the acclaimed training and philosophy of LINES Ballet with Dominican University of California’s comprehensive liberal arts education and social values.

Video Audition Requirements

• Center adagio
• Pirouette combination
• Petite allegro
• Pointe combination optional (women)
• Performance or rehearsal footage of a solo or duet
• A video of the applicant performing a contemporary solo (3 minutes max.)
• Maximum length: 10 minutes

Submit Video

Additional Application Requirements

Artistic Application
Deadline: April 1, 2025

• Letter of intent describing how dance has led to a deeper understanding of yourself and the world
• Letter of recommendation from a dance teacher
• Resume of dance experience
• Headshot
• $36 application fee

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Academic Application
Accepted on a rolling basis

• Dominican University of California application form or Common Application
• 500 word essay (see application for suggested topics)
• Official high school or college transcript(s)
• Letter of Recommendation from an academic source

Note: Your audition fulfills the Arts Supplement portion of the application.
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Photography: Alonzo King LINES Ballet | BFA at Dominican | © Quinn B. Wharton