Alonzo King Lines Ballet kicks off fall season in SF with tribute to jazz icon Alice Coltrane
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Alonzo King encourages his dancers to experiment boldly, saying, "Go for it. Make a big mistake that you experiment with what you've built all your life." This mantra promotes innovation in performance.
King reflects on Alice Coltrane’s influence saying, "She has combined the east and the west in a devotional handshake that is based on Namaste, which is bowing to the god in each and every one." This highlights Coltrane’s spiritual artistry.
Returning to Coltrane’s music, King mentions, "So to return to Journey into Satchidananda, which is one of the works, has been a beautiful experience, because I see it differently and deeper and hear it differently." This indicates a profound personal connection to the music.
Adji Cissoko describes her experience with the new production, noting, "I feel like it's less me just deciding everything. This exploration pushes dancers to engage deeply with their artistry and interpretation of the music.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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