Principals
Sasha De Sola
DIANE B. WILSEY PRINCIPAL DANCER
Biography
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Social Media
@sashadesola
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Born
Winter Park, Florida
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Training
Kirov Academy of Ballet
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San Francisco Ballet
Named an apprentice in 2006
Joined the Company as a member of the corps de ballet in 2007
Promoted to soloist in 2012
Promoted to principal dancer in 2017
Appointed Diane B. Wilsey Principal Dancer in 2020
Q&A
What ballet or role would you like to dance but haven't yet and why?
Giselle, Aurora, and/or Jerome Robbins' Afternoon of a Faun. I love the concept of Afternoon of a Faun and I feel like there is so much beauty and truth intertwined in the work that I would love to interpret it. Regarding Giselle and Aurora, I love the classics and how there are so many different ways to explore each character's depth. While we create the future of ballet here, I also like to remember the older works.
What has been your proudest moment as a dancer? Why?
There have been many moments when I have been proud of the Company as a whole. I always find satisfaction when we all come together to create our best performance possible. Something that stands out in my mind is performing Robbins’ Dances at a Gathering.
When I'm not working I enjoy...
Spoiling my dog.
What inspired you to keep dancing during the COVID-19 lockdown?
A deep desire to come back to dancing for audiences even stronger than before!
If you weren’t a dancer, what would your job be?
An entrepreneur.