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A row of dancers striking different poses

Sibilo

2016

Sophie Laplane’s Sibilo is joyful and unrestricted. This work by Scottish Ballet’s Choreographer in Residence is a celebration of the power and versatility of dancers’ bodies and of movement in all its forms.

Sophie collaborated with Scottish electronic DJ and music producer Alex Menzies (aka Alex Smoke) to create an original musical composition for Sibilo. 

Last performed: Spring 2020, New York City

Scottish Ballet premiere: 2016 (World Premiere)

Choreography: Sophie Laplane
Music: Alex Menzies

‘Laplane is clearly a major talent in the making.’

Sunday Herald

Gallery

Two couples swinging a dancer around

Glasgow, UK. 28.09.16. Scottish Ballet presents the World Premiere of Sibilo, choreographed by company dancer and choreographer, Sophie Laplane, at the Theatre Royal Glasgow, as part of their Autumn Season 2016, in a programme which also includes Crystal Pite’s “Emergence”. Photograph © Jane Hobson.
A group of dancers close together on stage. Thomas Edwards stands with his right arm in the air and left arm on his chest next to Constance who is kneeling with her arms crossed over diagonally

Glasgow, UK. 28.09.16. Scottish Ballet presents the World Premiere of Sibilo, choreographed by company dancer and choreographer, Sophie Laplane, at the Theatre Royal Glasgow, as part of their Autumn Season 2016, in a programme which also includes Crystal Pite’s “Emergence”. Photograph © Jane Hobson.
Two dancers kneel on the ground holding their head with one hand and looking up at the other one splayed

Glasgow, UK. 28.09.16. Scottish Ballet presents the World Premiere of Sibilo, choreographed by company dancer and choreographer, Sophie Laplane, at the Theatre Royal Glasgow, as part of their Autumn Season 2016, in a programme which also includes Crystal Pite’s “Emergence”. Photograph © Jane Hobson.
A group of dancers in a circle, resting their heads on each other's shoulders.

Glasgow, UK. 28.09.16. Scottish Ballet presents the World Premiere of Sibilo, choreographed by company dancer and choreographer, Sophie Laplane, at the Theatre Royal Glasgow, as part of their Autumn Season 2016, in a programme which also includes Crystal Pite’s “Emergence”. Photograph © Jane Hobson.
A row of dancers striking different poses

Glasgow, UK. 28.09.16. Scottish Ballet presents the World Premiere of Sibilo, choreographed by company dancer and choreographer, Sophie Laplane, at the Theatre Royal Glasgow, as part of their Autumn Season 2016, in a programme which also includes Crystal Pite’s “Emergence”. Photograph © Jane Hobson.