by Lydia Murray | Mar 2, 2022 | Profiles, Show and Tell, The Latest
Alonzo King LINES Ballet dancer Adji Cissoko thinks pink. In her dance bag, “there are a lot of pink things, from workout balls to TheraBands,” she says. But her favorite item is the multicolored jacket she designed for her friend Kate Duhamel’s production company,...
by Hannah Foster | Aug 5, 2020 | Career, Instagram, Profiles
We revisited some of Pointe’s past cover stars for their take on how life—and ballet—has changed. Adji Cissoko, August/September 2011 Then: Corps de ballet dancer, National Ballet of Canada Now: Alonzo King LINES Ballet company member On being...
by Claudia Bauer | Nov 11, 2018 | Cover Story
Adji Cissoko has the alchemical blend of willowy limbs and earthy musicality you expect from a dancer in Alonzo King LINES Ballet. But she also has something more—a joy in dancing that makes every step feel immediate. “She has this soulful quality of an ancient...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Sep 9, 2018 | News
Wonder what’s going on in ballet this week? We’ve pulled together some highlights. “Fury,” The “Mad Max” Rock Ballet, Makes Its Debut in San Francisco This Week FURY Show on Instagram: “Here’s a little sneak of #furyshow...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Jun 26, 2018 | Profiles, Trending
You might be used to throwing on a leotard, tights and warm-ups each day, but now it’s summer, and your schedule is different. Whether you’re trying to dress to impress for a day off at your intensive or you’re packing for a much-needed vacation...
by Suzannah Friscia | Jul 29, 2015 | Profiles
This story originally appeared in the August/September 2015 issue of Pointe. When asked to describe her style, Adji Cissoko’s answer is short and sweet. “I would say ‘pink casual,’ ” she laughs. “I’m like the pink girl of the...
by Nancy Wozny | Nov 23, 2014 | Career, Profiles
This story originally appeared in the December 2014/January 2015 issue of Pointe. Whether attacking a new role with gusto or finally finishing that book, dancers are a goal-oriented lot. The New Year is a natural time to reflect on one’s life and put forth goals...