An étoile says goodbye: Sylvie Guillem’s Life in Progress

City Center, New York, NY November 12, 2015 Jerry Hochman Those who have been attending ballet a long time remember ‘firsts’. The first time…

Scene in Singapore: October 2015

Stephanie Burridge Packed houses, enthusiasts at workshops and hundreds watching free performances in the foyer each night, Singapore da:ns festival…

Saying goodbye: Sylvie Guillem at the Birmingham Hippodrome

September 8, 2015 David Mead This may come as a surprise, but I remember almost nothing about the first time I saw Sylvie Guillem on stage; a…

Sylvie Guillem: A Life in Progress

Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London; May 27, 2015 David Mead “Leave the people wanting more,” they say. Sylvie Guillem is certainly doing that. …

Sylvie Guillem is honoured with an Olivier Award (and farewell tour dates)

David Mead Sylvie Guillem is to be honoured at the Olivier Awards 2015 next month when she receives a Special Award to mark her lifetime in danc…

Sylvie Guillem and Russell Maliphant: Push

London Coliseum, London, UK; July 29, 2014 David Mead Sylvie Guillem and Russell Maliphant’s “Push” may have been around since 2005, but it c…

Sylvie Guillem: 6,000 miles away

National Theater, Taipei, Taiwan; April 13, 2014 David Mead There are not many people on stage in Sylvie Guillem’s “6,000 miles away”. But wh…