Alonzo King

Alonzo King
Alonzo King
Born1952 (1952)
Albany, Georgia, U.S.[1]
Occupation(s)Dancer, Choreographer
Years active1981–present
AwardsDance Magazine Award, 2020; Doris Duke Performing Artist Award, 2015; San Francisco Museum & Historical Society San Francisco Treasure Award, 2012; Jacob's Pillow Dance Creativity Award, 2008; Bessie Award for Choreographer/Creator, 2005; Kennedy Center Master of Choreography, 2005
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Alonzo King, born in Georgia to civil-rights activists Slater King and Valencia King Nelson, is an American dancer and choreographer based in San Francisco.[2] King grew up in Georgia and California, and, as an adult, decided his contribution would be teaching and choreography. In 1982, having established himself as a well-respected teacher, he founded Alonzo King LINES Ballet. Believing that everyone has the potential to grow through dance, seven years later he opened what was then known as the San Francisco Dance Center, offering classes for both professionals and the community.[3]

Alonzo holds Honorary Doctorate Degrees from The Juilliard School,[4] California Institute of the Arts,[5] and Dominican University of California.[4]

  1. ^ Cynthia Bond Perry (January 1, 2017). "For the first time, celebrated choreographer Alonzo King brings his ballet company to his home state". The Atlanta Magazine. Retrieved October 24, 2017.
  2. ^ Molly Glentzer (May 2, 2014). "Meet: Alonzo King, LINES choreographer". Chron. Retrieved October 24, 2017.
  3. ^ "Dance Magazine Award Honoree: Alonzo King". Dance Magazine. December 2, 2020. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Choreographer Alonzo King, Actress Rita Moreno, and Composer Kaija Saariaho to Receive Honorary Doctorates at Juilliard's 114th Commencement Ceremony on May 24, 2019 | The Juilliard School". www.juilliard.edu. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
  5. ^ "Honorary Degree Recipients". CalArts. Retrieved January 5, 2021.