Alonzo King LINES Ballet

What Alonzo King LINES Ballet does

Alonzo King LINES Ballet is a San Francisco-based nonprofit contemporary ballet company founded in 1982 by choreographer Alonzo King. The organization operates three integrated lines of activity: (1) a professional touring dance company presenting King's original choreography domestically and internationally; (2) dance education programs including a Pre-Professional Summer Program for ages 11-25, a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree offered in partnership with Dominican University of California, and community/youth programs such as the HeART with LINES Summer Camp; and (3) the LINES Dance Center, a six-studio San Francisco facility offering classes, rehearsals, and paid studio rentals at rates between $40 and $125 per hour depending on use type.

The company's artistic foundation is King's proprietary 'thought structures' choreography methodology, which frames movement as the manipulation of natural energies through mathematical and geometrical principles rooted in East-West philosophical traditions. Recent notable productions include 'LEGACY' (April 2026 world premiere with an original live score by Grammy Award-winning musician esperanza spalding, sold out), 'Ode to Alice Coltrane', and two upcoming world premieres with the San Francisco Symphony scheduled for November 2026. Works by King are in the repertories of major ballet and modern companies worldwide.

Revenue is generated through four streams: ticketed performance sales at home (Cowell Theater, Fort Mason) and touring venues; tuition from education programs (e.g., $600 per participant for the HeART with LINES Summer Camp, with limited full scholarships available); studio rental income from the LINES Dance Center; and philanthropic contributions. The company distributes through domestic booking agent Selby Artists Management and European booking agent Delta Danse, and partners with presenting venues including Penn Live Arts (Philadelphia), Gallo Center for the Arts (Modesto), McCallum Theatre (Palm Desert), and Harris Theater (Chicago). The organization is led by Alonzo King as Artistic Director, supported by a small staff of 11-50 employees including an Associate Artistic Director, BFA Program Director, Director of Human Resources, and Community Programs Manager.

Name

Alonzo King LINES Ballet

Legal name

Alonzo King LINES Ballet

Website

https://linesballet.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alonzo King LINES Ballet is a San Francisco-based nonprofit contemporary ballet company founded in 1982, operating a professional touring company, dance education programs (Summer Program, BFA with Dominican University), community youth programs, and a six-studio rental facility, serving dancers, students, audiences, and donors domestically and internationally.

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Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Performance Tickets: Revenue from ticketed performances at the company's home venue and touring locations including Philadelphia, Modesto, Palm Desert, Chicago, and international venues
2. Education Programs: Tuition from Pre-Professional Summer Program, BFA Program at Dominican University, and community education programs serving youth and adults
3. Studio Rentals: Rental income from six professionally equipped dance studios at LINES Dance Center, available for rehearsals, auditions, and photography/film sessions
4. Donations and Contributions: Philanthropic support from donors, supporters, and funding organizations supporting the company's mission and artistic programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Alonzo King LINES Ballet is a nonprofit performing arts organization that produces and tours contemporary ballet works choreographed by founder Alonzo King. The company delivers ticketed live performances domestically and internationally, offers multi-tier dance education programs (Pre-Professional Summer Program for ages 11-25, BFA in Dance through Dominican University of California, and community programs including the HeART with LINES Summer Camp), and operates the LINES Dance Center with six professionally equipped studios available for classes, rehearsals, auditions, and rental.

Product overview

Alonzo King LINES Ballet operates as a single unified organization offering professional dance performances, dance education programs, and a dance center facility. The core offerings include the professional LINES Ballet Company (founded 1982) which presents choreographic works like LEGACY and Ode to Alice Coltrane; the Summer Program providing Pre-Professional and Advanced training for young dancers; the BFA Program at Dominican University of California in partnership with the organization; Community Programs including HeART with LINES Summer Camp for youth; and the LINES Dance Center facility offering six professionally equipped studios for classes, rehearsals, and rentals. The organization functions as a contemporary ballet company with integrated educational and community outreach components.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• LINES Ballet Company The professional dance company founded by Alonzo King in 1982, presenting original contemporary ballet works domestically and internationally including LEGACY and Ode to Alice Coltrane. Targets performing arts audiences, venue presenters, and dance patrons.
• Pre-Professional Summer Program An intensive summer training program for gifted artists ages 11-25 offering Pre-Professional and Advanced levels, taught by LINES company artists and guest choreographers including Gregory Dawson, David Harvey, Carmen Rozestraten, Kara Wilkes, Nicholas Korkos, Dexandro Montalvo, Liv Schaffer, and Erin Yen.
• BFA Program at Dominican University of California A Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program in dance offered in partnership with Dominican University of California, providing professional dance training integrated with academic degree completion and access to esteemed choreographers.
• LINES Dance Center A San Francisco dance facility housing six professionally equipped studios with Marley dance surfaces over sprung floors, pianos, streaming equipment, and professional sound systems, available for classes, rehearsals, auditions, and rentals.
• Studio Rentals Rental of LINES Dance Center studios for rehearsals, auditions, photo shoots, and commercial uses. Rates vary by use type: ongoing classes ($50/hour), workshops ($75/hour), non-profit rehearsals ($40/hour), and commercial use ($125/hour). Serves independent dance teachers, companies, photographers, and filmmakers.
• Community Programs Community engagement offerings including HeART with LINES Summer Camp for youth in Grades 5-8, LINES Family Experience workshops, and intergenerational dance initiatives led by teaching artists; serves youth, families, and community members seeking joyful, inclusive movement experiences.
• HeART with LINES Summer Camp A one-week summer camp for youth in Grades 5 through middle school providing creative movement exploration and confidence building. Priced at $600 per participant with scholarship options up to 100% available for accessibility.

Quantifiable outcome

• LEGACY world premiere sold out in April 2026
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Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Penn Live ArtscoreOthersVenue presenting LINES Ballet performances in Philadelphia, PA at Zellerbach Theatre. Partnership includes performances of 'LEGACY' and 'Ode to Alice Coltrane' in September 2026.
• Gallo Center for the ArtscoreOthersVenue presenting LINES Ballet in Modesto, CA at Mary Stuart Rogers Theater. Performance scheduled for January 2027.
• McCallum TheatrecoreOthersVenue presenting LINES Ballet in Palm Desert, CA. Performance scheduled for March 2027.
• Dominican University of CaliforniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership offering BFA in Dance through LINES Ballet Program. Students receive professional dance training alongside academic education, working with esteemed choreographers.
• Delta DansecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational booking agent representing LINES Ballet in France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, and Luxembourg.
• Selby Artists ManagementcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDomestic booking agent representing LINES Ballet in the United States, led by Margaret Selby in New York.
• esperanza spaldingflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrammy Award-winning musician, bassist, and vocalist collaborated with Alonzo King to create original score for 'LEGACY' world premiere, performing live with the company.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• San Francisco Ballet: America's oldest professional ballet company, also headquartered in San Francisco. Directly comparable as a ballet company sharing the same city and Bay Area audience, with overlapping presenter networks and donor pools.
• ODC/Dance: San Francisco-based contemporary dance company and school with a strong education component. Comparable in city, contemporary repertoire orientation, and integrated training/performance model.
• Mark Morris Dance Group: Contemporary dance company with a strong education and community engagement arm. Comparable in blending high-level contemporary choreography with structured training and touring.
• Hubbard Street Dance Chicago: Chicago-based contemporary dance company with educational programming and national touring. Comparable as a mid-sized contemporary dance organization combining performance, education, and community outreach.
• Pacific Northwest Ballet: Major regional ballet company combining classical and contemporary repertoire with a professional school. Comparable in scale, programming breadth, and integrated school/company structure.
• Houston Ballet: Large U.S. ballet company with a substantial school and international touring. Comparable as a ballet company with contemporary programming and an education-driven talent pipeline.

Broad incumbents

• Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: Larger, more established modern dance company with a renowned school and broad national/international touring. Comparable as a mission-driven modern/contemporary company with integrated education programs.
• Martha Graham Dance Company: Historic modern dance company with a school, licensing program, and global touring. Comparable as a legacy modern dance institution with educational programming and repertory licensing to other companies.
• Paul Taylor Dance Company: Established American modern dance company with a school and national touring. Comparable as a mission-driven modern dance company combining performance, training, and educational outreach.

Emerging players

• Batsheva Dance Company: Israeli contemporary dance company with a distinctive artistic philosophy (Gaga movement language) and integrated training programs. Comparable as a vision-driven contemporary company with an in-house methodology and global touring.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LINESBallet
• Facebookfacebook.com/AlonzoKingLINESBallet
• Instagraminstagram.com/linesballet
• TikToktiktok.com/@linesballet
• Xx.com/linesballet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alonzo-king-lines-ballet

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

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