it's a nod to the legendary jazz musician alice coltrane. >> she deserves a closer look and an honor,henomenal. >> king sat down with us to discuss the personal importance of this work. >> alice was one of the first ballets that ever choreographed to years ago. she has combined the east and the west in a devotional. return to journey into satchidananda, which is one of the works, has been, a beautiful experience because i see it differently and deeper and hear it differently. >> that's exactly what king asked of his dancers to dig deeper, to be bolder as they showcase their artistry to the world. aj sissoko has been with the lions ballet company for a decade. for her, this production is special. >> i feel like it's less me just deciding everything, but also like through the music, it's almost like it's within me and then it's guiding my movement and it guides like way i hold, how i play, how i interact with her. >> along with the premiere of the work set to the music of alice coltrane, the fall season will also feature king's latest work for the san francisco symphony, set to ravel's