Sylvie Guillem: 6000 Miles Away
Precision and artistry take first position in this stellar trio of ballet compositions.
Overview
If humans could affect a change in climate with their presence, Sylvie Guillem would be the first amongst us to possess such a trait. Sydney dance fans now have a chance to witness her pressure-dropping artistry for a brief visit when Guillem brings a trio of balletic compositions, 6000 Miles Away, to the Drama Theatre this March.
French-born Guillem has honed her skills and artistry for over 30 years, performing early in her career with the Paris Opera Ballet and The Royal Ballet and garnering a bounty of accolades that include chivalric orders in both France and the United Kingdom. There is certainly something of St George and Joan of Arc about Guillem, not only in the discipline, intelligence and power she brings to her performances but also in her environmental activism. Guillem sits on the arts and media advisory board for Sea Shepherd and requests that the organisation be granted a stall to promote its activities at her performances.
Guillem may be the star of 6000 Miles Away, but she is joined by formidable companions. Two of the pieces — Rearray and Bye — feature Guillem and are choreographed by international greats William Forsythe and Mats Ek respectively, while a third piece, choreographer Jiří Kylián's 27'52", features three dancers, including Australian Benjamin Stuart-Carberry.
For Sydney audiences that have not witnessed Guillem's earlier works (Sacred Monsters in 2008 and Push in 2009), 6000 Miles Away is an opportune experience of an artist in command of her field.
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