Alonzo King LINES Ballet
Fall Season 2009
October 23-25, October 28 - November 1
Jason Moran & the MOROCCAN Project

The program features a world premiere with original music by visionary jazz pianist Jason Moran. Moran has performed alongside some of today's jazz greats including Ravi Coltrane and Cassandra Wilson and has been commissioned for numerous projects including Jazz at Lincoln Center. Having had what he calls a “breakthrough experience" while watching the Company, Moran pairs his technical virtuosity with a cutting-edge approach to jazz in creation of his first ballet score. The Jason Moran Trio, featuring Tarus Mateen and Nasheet Waits, will be performing opening weekend.

Don't miss his live performances October 23-25 only!

This season also features the return of the MOROCCAN Project. The vibrant drumming of Gnawa ceremonies sets a backdrop for the haunting strains of oud and violin performed live at all performances by El Hamideen. Amid shifting rhythms and echoing voices, the extraordinary dancers of Alonzo King LINES Ballet move with unexpected intimacy and flawless grace.

Fall Performances: Wednesday Oct 28, 8 pm Post-performance talk with Alonzo King*

Thursday Oct 29, 8 pm
Post-performance talk with Alonzo King*

Friday Oct 30, 8 pm
Post-performance talk with dancers*

Saturday Oct 31, 8 pm
First 350 ticket-holders to arrive at the theater will receive a beautiful Alonzo King LINES Ballet 2010 calendar!

Sunday Nov 1, 5 pm

Novellus Theater at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
700 Howard Street at 3rd Street, San Francisco

Fall Tickets:
$25, $35, $50, $65
Live music: El Hamideen

Discounts:
Limited $15 student tickets available for 10/28 and 10/29. Groups of 12 or more enjoy a savings of 20% (excluding 10/23 and 10/24).

To purchase tickets:
415.978.2787 or ybca.org/tickets