Lots of reviews have already been circulating about her rare appearance here in the States-- and many of them have been less than thrilled with her choices.
But that's no surprise. Hasn't Sylvie always made choices that were questioned by her fans? Wasn't leaving the Paris Opera a huge point of consternation for most, if not everyone, but herself? I think at this point we can all see that Sylvie has her own mind, goes her own way, and leaves the dust behind.
The way I see it: "You win some, You lose some and THE BEAT GOES ON!" It's Sylvie 'BALLERINA TO THE GODS' Guillem & WE ARE LUCKY TO HAVE THE CHANCE TO SEE HER LIVE IN NYC!
While I've got my own ideas about the program, I am so enthralled by her that at the end of it all, it really didn't matter what she did. At nearly 50 years old, Sylvie is someone I look up to and whom I deeply admire. She has changed my perception of what is possible -- bringing a vitality, commitment and level of focus rarely seen by anyone on the stage today. Just seeing her eyes peer out through the screen in Mat Ek's work was riveting. As such, I feel she deserves the respect and leeway that she craves -- and permission to express whatever suits her fancy.
Madame B. says: Brava Sylvie & TOI TOI TOI!
ps. I really do hate to be so annoying here, but did you notice her ABSOLUTELY PERFECT STANDING FOOT ALIGNMENT UP THERE IN THAT PHOTO? Uhm, I know some think that it doesn't pay off to be too, too choosy. But, it most obviously does.
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