by Garth Grimball | Apr 10, 2026 | News, Onstage, The Latest
Alonzo King, artistic director of his LINES Ballet, choreographs dances that flow like water, constantly splashing into new ideas. His creative process prioritizes deep collaboration with dancers, designers, and musicians—an approach that will be on display as Alonzo...
by Kyra Laubacher and Lilliana Miller | Jan 13, 2026 | News, The Latest
Happy New Year, readers! As ever, the past few weeks have brought another exciting round of ballet career news. Check out the latest farewells, appointments, promotions, and more in your first roster roundup of 2026. Promotions and Appointments Houston Ballet’s Tyler...
by Amy Brandt | Feb 7, 2025 | Career, Pointe+, Profiles
Amanda Smith is known for her go-for-broke performances. Formerly a leading dancer with Dance Theatre of Harlem, she has since joined Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet to further stretch her limits. Below, Smith shares her approach to her roles, why she wanted to get a...
by Pointe Magazine | Dec 23, 2024 | The Latest
Each December, we look back on all of the memorable performances we’ve attended over the course of the year. Here are 12 our writers were especially excited about in 2024, listed in chronological order. They range from impressive debuts to full-company achievements,...
by Linnea Swarting | Apr 13, 2023 | Career, Pointe+, Profiles
Last season, Alonzo King LINES Ballet company dancer Ilaria Guerra was busy completing her master’s degree in arts administration through Drexel University. “It was a lot of homework,” says Guerra, a graduate of LINES’ BFA program at Dominican University. “I would...
by Claudia Bauer | Sep 30, 2022 | The Latest
What could ballet and basketball possibly have in common? That was the topic for an onstage conversation between Alonzo King, the founder and artistic director of San Francisco’s Alonzo King LINES Ballet, and Steve Kerr, the head coach of the 2022 NBA champion Golden...
by Catja Christensen | Aug 8, 2022 | News, Onstage, The Latest
This month, ballet companies debut classical reinterpretations, attend annual festivals around the world and take performances to new venues. Read on to learn about the premieres and international stars performing near you. Vail Dance Festival Highlights The annual...
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,...
