Step into the world of ballet beyond the spotlight with our exclusive feature! Each edition offers a glimpse into the off-stage lives of your favorite dancers, showcasing their unique hobbies and passions. Discover the surprising and delightful activities that make these artists’ lives as captivating as their performances.
CARLY WHEATON
Oregon Ballet Theatre
Principal Dancer
Essential item in your dance bag?
Electrolytes! I like LMNT and Nuun.
Movie you can re-watch till the end of time?
The Sound of Music.
Dancer who’s inspired you?
There are so many! Muriel Maffre comes to mind as a dancer who completely moved me when I was first falling in love with ballet.
Song/artist/playlist you’ve been playing on repeat?
“fear less” by Fred Again.. & Sampha.
Least favorite dance step?
Développé Devant.
How do you like to spend your time outside of dance?
I love yoga, hiking, and eating my way through Portland.
Best place to hang out in your company’s home city?
Laurelhurst Park is a favorite.
Dream role?
Juliet.
Go-to coffee shop order?
Black coffee.
Essential post-show ritual?
I will chat with my husband Gabe, eat a good meal, and take a soak in the bath.
ABOUT CARLY
Carly Wheaton is from Marin County, California, where she trained with Stapleton Ballet School, Marin Ballet, and San Francisco Ballet School. Carly went on to dance with Ballet Memphis as a Trainee and danced with The Washington Ballet’s Second Company and Company for a total of three seasons. Prior to joining OBT, Carly danced with BalletMet from 2015–2022. She has had the pleasure of performing works by choreographers Julia Adam, Jiří Kylián, Val Caniparoli, Alexander Ekman, Matthew Neenan, Christopher Wheeldon, Andi Schermoly, Ma Cong, Septime Webre, Gustavo Ramirez Sansano, Edwaard Liang, James Kudelka, and George Balanchine.
Featured image by Yi Yin.
