Part of HANCHER’S 2026–2027 SEASON
Presented by HANCHER AUDITORIUM

An “Irreplaceable Dance Treasure” (Dance Heritage Coalition), King reigns in contemporary ballet.

In 1982, Alonzo King launched LINES Ballet in San Francisco to perform his choreography—work he calls “thought structures.” Since then, he has been lauded as a pioneer of contemporary ballet and collected a host of honors for his contributions to dance. His company beautifully brings together classical ballet technique and pure athleticism in the service of King’s meditative, emotional, and sometimes spiritual explorations through movement. The program features music by two brilliantly exploratory musicians—esperanza spalding and Alice Coltrane.

PROGRAM
LEGACY
Ode to Alice Coltrane

"Alonzo King, artistic director of his LINES Ballet, choreographs dances that flow like water, constantly splashing into new ideas.” — Pointe Magazine

Alonzo King LINES Ballet website

TICKETS
Adults $95 / $65 / $45 / $25
Students & Youth $10*
*Limited tickets available
Purchase your tickets through Hancher Box Office online or call 319-335-1160.

HANCHER EVENT PARTNERS
The Strauss Family
LaDonna & Gary Wicklund

Photo: © RJ Muna