With support from the California Arts Council, Alonzo King LINES Ballet will implement and expand HeART with LINES, a free in-school dance residency in partnership with 7 San Francisco and Berkeley schools. HeART with LINES Teaching Artists will collaborate with school faculty for a year to fully integrate dance into other academic disciplines and empower students ages 6-14 to experiment with movement, creative process, and performance in a nurturing, accessible environment.
Alonzo King LINES Ballet is a world-renowned contemporary ballet company. Under the leadership of visionary choreographer Alonzo King, LINES Ballet draws on cultural traditions, scientific principles, and diverse collaborations to propel classical ballet towards global cultural relevance. The company premieres new works in bi-annual seasons in San Francisco, which go on to tour nationally and internationally, reaching over 40,000 audience members annually.
In addition to the professional company, LINES Ballet is committed to dance education and community involvement. The organization serves Bay Area youth and adults through the LINES Ballet Training Program, Summer Program, BFA Program with Dominican University of California, LINES Dance Center, and LINES Community Programs. Combined, these programs reach over 6,000 people annually.