Alonzo King LINES Ballet, November 17-19, 2011, Seattle

*NEW* Opening night received a rave review in the Seattle Times.

“King’s company boasts the most limber, attractive, technically fearless set of performers.” —San Francisco Chronicle

This celebrated contemporary ballet company is guided by its uniquely global artistic vision. Drawing on a diverse set of deeply rooted cultural traditions, the company’s works imbue classical ballet with new expressive potential. Alonzo King’s visionary choreography is renowned for its ability to connect audiences to a profound sense of shared humanity—of vulnerability and tenderness, but also of furious abandon and exhilarating freedom. The company’s program includes Scheherazade about which a reviewer for the San Francisco Chronicle says “[Alonzo] King has created nothing finer in years.”

Program

Scheherazade
Alonzo King’s Scheherazade is a re-envisioning of the ancient collection of Persian, Sanskrit, and Arabic stories of 1,001 Nights. The new score was composed and recorded by tabla master Zakir Hussain. Its premiere was lauded by the San Francisco Chronicle.

Dust and Light
In a landscape that shifts like the clouds, dappling the stage with soft light and then bathing the dancers in silvery radiance, Alonzo King brings out the emotional intimacy of dance. Music by Arcangelo Corelli and Francis Poulenc.

Thinking & Drinking

Join your fellow dance fans after the Thursday performance for drinks, discussions and the chance to meet members of the company! This event will take place at LUCID after the Thursday show only. Click here for info about other Special Events.

Learn More About Alonzo King LINES Ballet

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