Marie-Agnès Gillot completely mesmerized the stage of Anthea Antibes in the performance For Gods Only, choreographed by Olivier Dubois and set to the music of Stravinsky.
A dance of the gods, between light and sacrifice, a meditation on the ephemeral, on what we sacrifice to become legendary, and on the power of the body. Marie-Agnès Gillot’s performance is the true backbone of this creation. A former étoile dancer of the Paris Opera until 2018, she returns here with renewed intensity, embodying Dubois’ choreographic and philosophical ambitions to perfection. Her movements, both fluid and powerful, evoke a star that refuses to freeze in its own brilliance—a legend that still seeks to be alive.
This solo comeback is a dazzling demonstration of her talent, but also of her remarkable ability to reinvent herself. As a samurai, she unfolds a magnetic, transcendent presence that goes beyond classical grace to embrace a raw, almost primal universe. While she seems to dance only for herself, each movement resonates with those who watch her, embodying the hopes, projections, and fantasies that Dubois attributes to legendary figures.
“She dances her own Rite, the sacrifice of life for the eyes of the world, so that they may finally look straight ahead.” — Olivier Dubois
Olivier Dubois shatters all clichés about the body: not only has he become a remarkable performer in top-tier companies—he was even named one of the world’s twenty-five best dancers in 2011—but he has also made a name for himself as a choreographer.
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