Choreographer
British-American choreographer Christopher Wheeldon has established himself as one of the most prolific and celebrated creative voices in contemporary ballet, creating narrative-driven works that seamlessly bridge classical technique and theatrical storytelling.
Defining moments and milestones
Wheeldon trained at the Royal Ballet School and danced with the Royal Ballet before transitioning to choreography in the late 1990s, initially creating works for the company's choreographic workshops. His breakthrough came with a series of acclaimed pieces for New York City Ballet and the Royal Ballet, establishing him as a choreographer of rare narrative gifts and technical sophistication. By the early 2010s, with the international success of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, he had become one of the most sought-after ballet creators of his generation, expanding into musical theatre, opera, and concert dance while maintaining deep institutional relationships with the world's leading ballet companies.
Created Alice's Adventures in Wonderland for the Royal Ballet (2012), which became a global phenomenon and is now in the repertories of major ballet companies worldwide; won a Tony Award for Best Choreography for An American in Paris (2015)
Royal Ballet School
Recordings featuring Christopher Wheeldon in the Society index
Additional recordings will appear here as the catalog expands.