DANCE

Blurring the lines between classical and contemporary, San Francisco-based Alonzo King LINES Ballet is renowned for its impeccable technique, captivating dancers and rich visual works. Alonzo King’s newest creation, Deep River, uses spiritual music from Black and Jewish traditions alongside original compositions by Jason Moran to assert the power of hope in the face of seemingly impossible odds. The piece premiered last year to celebrate the company’s 40th anniversary and is described by King as a reminder that “love is the ocean that we rose from, swim in, and will one day return to” – and that love can set us free.

Ephrat “Bounce” Asherie, a New York-based b-girl with extensive training in ballet and modern dance, returns to reveal and explore the complexities of street and social dance forms. ODEON brings together and remixes street and club dances including breaking, hip hop, house and vogue, set to a mix of early 20th century romantic music and popular Afro-Brazilian rhythms.

State Street Ballet presents Other Voices on Friday, May 10, 2024 at 7:30 PM and on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 7:30 PM. This contemporary rep program is a highlight of State Street Ballet’s season. A production of short works that range from classical to experimental idioms, Other Voices showcases the talents of choreographers who push boundaries, redefining the art of dance.

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State Street Ballet brings its 2023 /24 season to a close with Other Voices, featuring the talents of  contemporary creators who push boundaries, redefining the art of dance. With choreography ranging from classical to experimental idioms, the production includes new works—Corelli Concerto by Nilas Martins, The S.I.T. by Royce Zackery, and A Warm Window by Nicole Powell—plus audience-favorites As We Always