Fresh from performances at the prestigious Venice Biennale and the Maison de la Danse in Lyon, Alonzo King's LINES' first engagement at the Skirball Center features the New York premiere of Before The Blues, incorporating historic recordings of songs of the Old South brought from Africa. Contemporary movement merges with sleek ballet precision in the work of Alonzo King's San Francisco-based company. From phenomenal extremes of balance to ground-breaking partnering, from challenging, unusual pointe work to action-packed muscular choreography, from evocative situations to intricate relationships, King's dancers exhibit both flawless technique and expressive depth. The New York Times describes Alonzo King's LINES Ballet as "unpredictable... inventive... dazzling."
Co-Presented by LINES Ballet
