Lines

“The term LINES alludes to all that is visible in the phenomenal world. There is nothing that is made or formed without a line. Straight and Circle encompass all that we see. Whatever can be seen is formed by a line. In mathematics it is a straight or curved continuous extent of length without breadth. Lines are in our fingerprints, the shapes of our bodies, constellations, geometry. It implies genealogical connection, progeny and spoken word. It marks the starting point and a finish. It addresses direction, communication, and design. A line of thought. A boundary or eternity. A melodic line. The equator. From vibration or dot to dot it is the visible organization of what we see.”

— Alonzo King

I was recently introduced to a company that I had not met with before. Alonzo Kings LINES company. It was a beautiful piece called Writing Ground. I immediately wanted to know more about the company. On finding their website https://linesballet.org I found the above quote from Alonzo King. It made me think of all the lines in our lives. As dance artists or teachers we make connections with many people. Children, parents, landlords, producers, tutors and colleagues. The list is endless. 
Some lines are broken and some remain steadfast. Some lines form a circle, when after a break they reform. Sometimes our lines cross and recross as we meet and part. Alonzo also mentions dot to dot. A lovely idea that each connection we make could be joined to form the bigger picture.