Montage of ballet dancer, Sergei Polunin (Сергей Полунин), showing what a fan sees, versus what the media and others often focus on about him. This video isn’t meant to convince anyone who has already made up their mind about Sergei to change the opinions of him. It’s for the people curious about why people might still love him and for those who haven't seen much about Sergei except the bad press. And it's ultimately for the fans who understand you don't give up on people you love.
While fans differ on what they most love about Sergei, what I think we can all agree on is that he is so much more than, and often completely different than, the person he is often portrayed by others to be. I can’t speak for anyone else, but this video is my attempt to show others a glimpse of what I see when I see Sergei.
Song: Bella Notte by Ludovico Einaudi
Additional Audio: "Beyond the Obvious" interview with Tanit Koch
Source Videos listed after Disclaimer. With the exception of the "Awakening" footage, which is from 2018, all of the footage in this video is from 2019 -2021.
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FURTHER THOUGHTS: Rather than writing an essay or opinion piece few would be interested in reading, this video is my way of thinking out loud. But for those interested in a random opinion piece, here are some further thoughts:
Idealization is one of the first stages of love and fandom. But idealization can’t long survive someone like Sergei Polunin - Someone who values honesty over diplomacy and, while the two aren’t mutually exclusive, despite his frequent well-spoken moments, hasn’t yet mastered the skill of balancing both.
It seems those who most adamantly reject Sergei are those who were once admirers or fans who felt a rude awakening at the sight of his flaws. And somehow the amazing qualities that once captivated them couldn’t survive the disappointment or offense. And now the flaws are all they see.
Sergei’s most loyal fans are also fully aware of many of his flaws, weaknesses, and growing points. Fans will differ on how serious they think the flaws are, or even on what they think those shortcomings even are - his technique, his life or career choices, his values and beliefs and/or the way he sometimes expresses those beliefs, etc. But what they do agree on is that there is so much more to Sergei. And what they see matters more than any of those perceived shortcomings.
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DISCLAIMER: I don't own the rights to any of this audio or video footage and have no affiliation with the original content creators. (i.e. the video reflects my own beliefs, values, interests, and ideas and not those of the original content creators.) It was edited and shared for entertainment and inspirational purposes only and not for profit.
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Source videos: With the exception of the "Awakening" footage, which was from 2018, all of the footage in this video is from 2019 and later. Most of these videos can be found on Sergei's KZitem channel or by searching KZitem with these keywords.
"Beyond the Obvious" interview with Tanit Koch
Blackswanei and Polunin Ink Instagram videos
Little Red Riding Hood Premier promotion
"Вечерний Ургант" Interview with Elena and Sergei
Interview with Russian Times
Russia Channel 1 Interview with Sergei
Sergei and Elena "Хоккей - мир ярких красок"
“Awakening” Museum opening
Sergei Polunin X Hantang Culture
Sergei Polunin X Merk Russia
Audience recording of Raymonda 2019
“Take Me to Church” April 2020
“Bolero” premier performance April 2021
*Polunin Ink Tour Videos*: Romeo & Juliet rehearsal in London; Russian Tour Behind the Scenes: Ekaterinburg, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk; Prague Travel Log; “Satori” Russian tour Krasnodar & Voronezh; Travel Log Crimea, Sevastopol; Belarus Travel Log; Russian Tour: St Petersburg; Sergei Polunin Foundation: So Far
Screenshots from online Dance Magazine articles by Courtney Escoyne, Marisa Hayes, Lauren Wingenroth; Athanauem review dance magazine article by Hermione Dowling
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If you enjoyed Sergei's dancing you can follow his Instagram, Facebook, and You Tube page for the latest updates about his performances:
Sergei's You Tube Channel: / sergeipolunin
Sergei's Instagram: / poluninink
Sergei's Facebook: / sergeipolunin.dancer
Sergei's Official Website: poluninink.com
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