# @bostonballet on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DNqZmHMAxu9
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/33637932-bostonballet-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-08-22T15:34:35.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Boston Ballet (@bostonballet) — https://gondola.cc/bostonballet

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FEATURE FRIDAY // It’s #FeatureFriday with new Principal Dancer WanTing Zhao. Originally from China, she started her classical training at age 6 at Beijing Dance Academy. 

🧜‍♀️ Favorite role to perform: Little Mermaid by John Neumeier
🍿 Favorite dance movie: Center Stage — classic
👣 Favorite step: A smooth, flowing adagio sequence always speaks to me
☕️ Go-to coffee shop order: Almond milk cappuccino
🎒 Essential item in your dance bag: Lip balm, a small snack, and a hint of perfume. Simple, but always necessary.
💭 Dream ballet role: I’d love to dance Onegin — it’s a deeply moving story that lets me explore a range of emotions and storytelling on stage.
✈️ Best place ever traveled to: The quiet beauty of Huang Shan in China from my recent trip truly stayed with me—the misty peaks, serene landscapes, and timeless atmosphere made it unforgettable.
👯‍♀️ Dream dance partner: A dream dance partner is someone with whom I can grow, sharing both the joy and the challenges of the journey together — pushing each other to new heights while supporting every step.
💫 Superpower wish: The ability to understand and speak every language — to truly connect with anyone.
💿 Current soundtrack to your life: is Sabrina Carpenter, but honestly, I’m more of a podcast girl these days—love having stories and conversations playing while I go about my day.
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒🐈 How do you like to spend your time outside of ballet: Outside of ballet, I love spending time with my family and our cat — they’re a big part of my life and bring me so much joy and comfort.
✨ What inspires you to dance: Dancing feels like part of me — it’s just who I am.
♥️ Advice for aspiring dancers: Work smarter, not just harder, rest strategically. Train your body and your brain. Practice doesn’t make perfect — deliberate practice makes better. Know when to push and when to step back to avoid injury or burnout.
🩰 Dance is: the connection between body and mind — a moving meditation that brings focus, peace, and expression all at once.

📷 wanting__zhao 

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