Alonzo King LINES Ballet.
DIVINE DANCERS
ALONZO KING LINES BALLET KELOWNA COMMUNITY THEATRE, MARCH 7
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echnical brilliance, hyper-physicality, exquisite extensions — these are a few of the ways in which Alonzo King LINES Ballet has been described. For one night only in Kelowna, you can decide for yourself if this internationally celebrated company lives up to the hype. King is a visionary choreographer whose pieces are performed by dance companies throughout the world. LINES Ballet is a celebrated, San Francisco-based, contemporary company, whose dancers are renowned for their long lean lines and explosive athleticism. Ballet Kelowna is proud to host Alonzo King LINES Ballet as the company stops in the Okanagan during its North American winter tour, presenting a double bill performance. Shostakovich is the first of two dances. Set to four 68
Shostakovoch string quartets, the dancers will be pushed to the limits of their physicality: fast, frenetic movement at one moment, and graceful long extensions the next. SAND is the second piece, one that made its world premiere in April 2016 to critical acclaim. Jazz is at the heart of this electrifying dance, combining the improvisational nature of the music with the technical discipline of ballet into a romantic and potent mix. Take this unique opportunity to enjoy one of the truly original ballet companies in existence today.
A NOTION OF BEAUTY
FABRICATIONS KELOWNA ART GALLERY, UNTIL APRIL 16 “This exhibition features the works of four women artists who are from different regions of Canada, but all of whom work in installation,” notes promotional materal.