Christopher Wheeldon

English choreographer Christopher Wheeldon continued this tradition of crafting a classic ballet to be timeless with “Cinderella” at the War Memorial Opera House on April 4

The immersive three piece set boasted an eclectic and dazzling bill that spanned genre, style and theme, keeping audience members — as well as the dancers — on their toes.

In an interview with The Daily Californian, De Sola discussed what it was like making the move from a key supporting role to the titular character of the Bay Area production.

Wheeldon’s choreography allows the dancers to create a sense of depth in each of their characters.