EDINBURGH
NEWS
SYLVIE GUILLEM–-LIFE IN PROGRESS
Hailed as one of the finest dancers of her generation, Sylvie Guillem
embarks on her final world tour in a program that features new works by
Akram Khan and Russell Maliphant, and existing creations by Mats Ek and
William Forsythe.
Sylvie Guillem – Life In Progress
Guillem began training at the Paris Opera Ballet School in 1977, and in
1981 joined the company’s corps de ballet, being promoted to the
rank of ‘Etoile’ by Rudolf Nureyev at the age of 19.
Since then she has performed all the leading roles of the classical repertoire
with the world’s leading companies. Since 2004 she has been an Associate
Artist at Sadler’S Wells, and has forged a second hugely successful
career as a dancer in new and contemporary works.
Sat 8-Mon 10 Aug 7, 7.30pm at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh International
Festival. Call 44-131-473-2000 or visit eif.co.uk