Christopher Wheeldon Biography (1973-)

Born 1973, in Yeovil, Somerset, England; son of Peter (an engineer) and Judy(a physical therapist) Wheeldon. Addresses: Office: New York Ballet, c/o New York State Theater, 20 Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023.

Nationality
British
Gender
Male
Occupation
Choreographer, dancer
Birth Details
1973
Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom

Famous Works

  • CREDITS
  • Film Work
  • Additional choreographer, Center Stage, Sony Pictures Entertainment, 2000
  • Stage Choreographer
  • The Syncopated Clock, Royal Ballet School, 1984
  • Le voyage, Royal Ballet, 1995
  • Danes bohemiennes, New York City Ballet, 1995
  • Souvenir, Royal Ballet, 1996
  • A Midsummer Night's Dream, Colorado Ballet, 1996
  • Diversions, Royal Ballet School, 1996
  • Pavane pour une infante defunte, Royal Opera House, London, 1996
  • Slavonic Dances, 1997
  • A Midsummer's Night Dream, Auditorium Theater, Denver, CO, 1997
  • Scenes de ballet, New York City Ballet, 1999
  • Corybantic Ecstasies, New York City Ballet, 1999
  • Firebird, Boston Ballet, 1999
  • Sea Pictures, San Francisco Ballet, 2000
  • Mercurial Manoeuvres, New York City Ballet, 2000
  • Polyphonia, New York City Ballet, 2001
  • Variations serieuses, New York City Ballet, 2001-2002
  • Morphoses, New York City Ballet, 2002
  • Carousel (A Dance), 2002
  • Tryst, Royal Ballet, Royal Opera House, 2002
  • Continuum, San Francisco Ballet, 2002
  • The Leaves Are Fading, New Wheeldon Ballet, and A Monthin the Country, Royal Opera House, 2002
  • The Sweet Smell of Success, Martin Beck Theatre, New York City, 2002
  • Swan Lake, Pennsylvania Ballet, 2004
  • Also choreographed Souvenir, Royal Ballet touring company.
  • Stage Appearances
  • Ballets
  • Fritz, The Nutcracker, Royal Ballet, Covent Garden, 1984
  • Appeared as Benvolio, Romeo and Juliet, Royal Ballet; also dancedin Chaconne; Divertimento No. 15; Donizetti Variations;The Four Temperaments; A Midsummer Night's Dream; The Nightcracker; Scotch Symphony; The Sleeping Beauty; The Concert; Dances at a Gathering; Brandenburg; Reliquary; Swan Lake; Symphonic Dances; La stravaganza; Episodes & Sarcasms.

Further Reference

OTHER SOURCES

    Periodicals
    • Christian Science Monitor, April 12, 2002, p. 17
    • Dance Magazine, September, 2001, p. 78
    • The Independent, May 6, 2002
    • Interview, October, 2000, p. 179
    • Time, May 31, 1999, p. 90