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WanTing Zhao

WanTing Zhao

Biography

  • Social Media

    @wanting__zhao

  • Born

    Anshan, China

  • Training

    Beijing Dance Academy
    Rock School for Dance Education
    San Francisco Ballet School

  • San Francisco Ballet

    Joined the Company as a member of the corps de ballet in 2011
    Promoted to soloist in 2016
    Promoted to principal dancer in 2019

 

Q&A

What ballet or role would you like to dance but haven't yet?

Lady of the Camellias, Swan Lake, and Carmen because they each have a large acting component and lots of drama.

When you have downtime from productions, what do you do to relax?

I love take hot bath do my skincare routine and spent time with my cat Jerry.

What has been your proudest moment as a dancer? Why?

I was so shocked and proud when I was chosen to do Snow Queen during my first year at SF Ballet and when I got promoted to soloist in 2016.

When I'm not working, I enjoy...

Traveling to beautiful places.