“The purpose of art is higher than art. What we are really interested in are masterpieces of humanity.” ArtPurposeHumanityHigherArt IsBalletMasterpiecePurpose Of Art Author:Alonzo King
“My intention was to grapple with the metaphysical meaning behind Scheherazade and present that meaning in its essence. Scheherazade is the symbol of the savior. She weaves tales not to save her own life, but to save humanity from its unending retributive response to injury.” HumanityBehindsEssenceIntentionResponseTalesSymbolsInjurySaviorMetaphysicalUnending Author:Alonzo King
“Dance training can't be separate from life training. Everything that comes into our lives is training. The qualities we admire in great dancing are the same qualities we admire in human beings: honesty, courage, fearlessness, generosity, wisdom, depth, compassion,and humanity.” LifeHumansArtWisdomLife IsHumanityHuman BeingsQualityCompassionCourageOur LivesHonestyTrainingBraveryDancingDanceDepthAdmireGenerosityBeing HonestBalletFearlessnessAdmiringChoreographers Author:Alonzo King
