Mayerling “Love Deaths” Still Haunt
One of Sergei Polunin’s greatest roles is that of Crown Prince Rudolf in Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s “Mayerling.” He drew rave reviews for his pristine ballet technique and innate talent, but even more so for his emotional torching of the stage. Many fans, while adoring the ballet “Mayerling,” are a bit […]
Dancer: The Outtakes
Julie Kavanaugh goes behind the scenes of a documentary recording the life of Sergei Polunin. By Julie Kavanaugh For Dancing Times, March 2017 issue An idea is born In September 2012, I was approached by the Dutch documentary director Aliona van der Horst. She’d read a long article I […]
Something In The Way He Moves
Sergei Polunin / Сергей Полунин “Something” in the way he moves. Sergei Polunin is a Ukrainian ballet dancer famous for his “once every hundred years” talent, his incredulous elevation, his impeccable technique, and glorious dramatic range. He brought an unprecedented new awareness to ballet when he danced in Hozier’s viral […]
Sergei and Harry Potter – Dancelines Article 2016
Sergei Polunin: His life so far, from his ‘Harry Potter’ world to the celebrity circuit A bridge connects the Royal Ballet School to the home of the Royal Ballet in London’s Covent Garden. One day, the students hope, one day. For most, that day never comes. For Sergei Polunin the […]
The Royal Ballet: Sylvia, A Review
The Royal Ballet: Sylvia, A Review 4/5 Stars Royal Opera House, London Judith Mackrell Monday, 8 Nov 2010 The lovers in Ashton’s Sylvia barely get to dance together until the final act. And in the case of Lauren Cuthbertson and Sergei Polunin – both making their debuts this season – […]
If You Fall, I Will Catch You
“If You Fall, I Will Catch You” Sergei & Natalia. They are ballet superstars and real life companions. The two met in Milan in 2015 when Sergei stepped in for an injured partner. While performing “Giselle” they fell in love. The pair have been close ever since. Choreography: “Silent Echo” by […]
“Passion De Deux” Natalia And Sergei
Passion de deux: The explosive chemistry between Royal Ballet superstar Natalia Osipova and ‘bad boy’ dancer Sergei Polunin By Charlotte Pearson Methven For You Magazine PUBLISHED: 20:02 EST, 3 September 2016 | UPDATED: 20:02 EST, 3 September 2016 My interview with Russian ballet star Natalia Osipova has not got off to the best of starts. So […]
“The Cheek Of It” A Telegraph article from 2012
Sergei Polunin: the ballet cheek of it The shock departure of the Royal Ballet’s young star has rocked the company. By Louise Levene 8:43PM GMT 25 Jan 2012 Where were you when you heard that Sergei Polunin had left the Royal Ballet? I was just about to take my seat at […]
Very Detailed Article of the “Departure” 2012
The Economist | 1843 | The Economist Unwinds COVER STORY A DANCER’S DEMONS Why did Sergei Polunin walk out on a golden career with the Royal Ballet? Julie Kavanagh goes to Kiev and Moscow to talk to him, his parents and his mentors JULIE KAVANAGH | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2012 ON JANUARY 24TH this year […]
Dream Becomes A Nightmare, Polunin Quits Royal Ballet
The Dream becomes a nightmare: Royal Ballet’s youngest ever Principal quits a week ahead of show By Daily Mail Reporter 11:59 EST, 28 January 2012 The youngest male dancer ever to be made a principal with the Royal Ballet, abruptly quit the company. Ukrainian Sergei Polunin, still only 21, rose […]