"Polunin & Zakharova, How The Partnership Began"

[@olyakush]

Мне безумно понравились Светлана и Сергей в "Жизели"! Amazing! 💖

[@ypomekumatan4235]

この 2人が踊るところがまた観たい。 最高のダンサー達。

[@ОльгаШаталина-п9п]

Идеально классично! Чистейшей прелести чистейший образец! Браво!

[@robinavalyn9513]

Excellent! Thank you.

[@Kali999]

Невероятно красиво💓! Наверняка, это самая лучшая пара для Жизель💕!

[@ninakornilevskaya3886]

Вы правы.Само совершенство!

[@svetashchukina6045]

Какое совершенство??Он на полголовы ниже Захаровой.Ей нужен более высокий,они не смотрятся вообще!!!

[@ЕленаШевченко-ф8е]

@@svetashchukina6045 Захарова с Цискаридзе прекрасно смотрелась. Самое интересное, что в интернете пишут, что у Полунина 182 см рост. А у Цискаридзе 183. Но такое ощущение, что Цискаридзе выше на голову Полунина. В артистизме и по данным, кстати, тоже выше намного.:)

[@katharinas2590]

​@@ЕленаШевченко-ф8еЦискаридзе технарь, вечный принц. Скучен до зубного скрежета.

[@ЕленаШевченко-ф8е]

@@katharinas2590 Особенно "скучен" Цискаридзе был в "Лебедином озере", когда облачался в костюм Злого Гения. Он был так скучен, что зрители переставали замечать белого принца Зигфрида и следили только за чёрным персонажем на фоне тёмных декораций.:)

[@normamimosa5991]

Beautiful. Amazing dancers: both of them!

[@nicolehourcade]

Outstanding dancers🥰

[@florencegirard3494]

The perfect partner for classical ballet!!!!!!!Thanks Pam

[@annapick6301]

Sergei e Svetlana, the magic couple of ballet ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@karinajansson8431]

So nice to hear someone discribe Sergei....thank you for posting this

[@Незнайка-ц7л]

На сцене Сергей Полунин - благородное совершенство, а на репетиции обозначает эмоции или состояние.

[@Незнайка-ц7л]

Тем более, там люди, как он сказал. 😊

[@cynthiafletcher9845]

They are magic together and really capture the scene from Giselle. C 💝💝💝

[@yitsierojas]

I love Sergei Polunin, with all my heart. I love him as a ballet dancer.He's the best today!

[@serenashaw-q3y]

Her comment about his surpressed attitude when rehearsing, rings very true. One of the problems he had at the Royal Ballet, was that he was pressurised into repetitive rehearsing; he said he hated it, and just wanted to perform. Everything she says in this clip, bears that out. He is transformed when he is dancing live, and fresh, in a performance. I think he brings a whole new spontaneous level to his onstage performances, that sets him apart, and above, other dancers. It is a pity that the Royal Ballet put so much pressure on him when he was still so young; (I think it was down to the Artistic Director at that time; they simultaneously lost several other dancers) had they been more sensitive and in tune with their talent, maybe we would still be enjoying him here in the UK now. Happily, the dancers seem to be thriving and happy now under the current director.

[@casteretpollux]

I have the impression RB is not respectful enough of the individuality and creativity of its dancers.

[@eg2800]

Sergei is one of the best in history. How did they let him down? He obviously needed support. What a shame for the Royal Ballet

[@danieburger5290]

Nice one Pam. A fascinating record of a partnership made in heaven. Also appreciated another dimension of Sergei revealed. A truly complex character. Heartfelt gratitude.

[@mirakocher3530]

Nothing can be more beautiful than Sergei Polunin dancing classical ballet!

[@andageorgescu2490]

You are so right ! But the big opera houses in the world are so afraid to put on stage a great ( the greatest !) artist who has Putin's portrait on his chest. It's only censorship and stupidity!

[@serenashaw-q3y]

So true. He is heartbreakingly wonderful.

[@gretahassock8914]

two great dancers skilled in the Russian tecnique and poetical interpretation

[@serenashaw-q3y]

He is trained in the British technique! He was taught from the age of 10 at the White Lodge, followed by the senior school in Covent Garden. Then principal dancer at the Royal Ballet by age of 19. He has "Royal Ballet" written through him like a stick of rock! Even when he left, he returned for some time and lived in London.... but he expresses emotion in a truly wonderful Russian way. Same with Vadim Montagirov

[@Anabelle1226]

Интересное видео, прекрасный дуэт. Сергей прекрасен в классике. Как бережно он относится к партнершам

[@ninakornilevskaya3886]

Сергей принц в седьмом поколении!Гений балета.Превзошел всех

[@ЕленаШевченко-ф8е]

@@ninakornilevskaya3886 Принц в седьмом поколении и весь в тату? Раньше рабы только в татуировках были.:) В татуировках он точно всех артистов балета превзошел.

[@ТатьянаКузина-е3п]

Сергей чудесный, великолепный и Захарова тоже❤

[@theunspeakable24]

beautiful video.

[@AmberofBrisingham]

Very interesting interview; thank you so much, Pam, it feels so good and so right to be able to watch Sergei in classical ballets.

[@fabian_br319]

Thank You for this, Pam.♥️👏🏼

[@eg2800]

Sergei Polunin and Svetlana Zakharova forever❤. Best couple ever

[@susanpfaust]

I wish Zakharova and Polunin would do Giselle together again. Sometimes it seems to me that Polunin is afraid or hesitant to revisit his past. Big mistake - and a loss for all of us

[@fionaerleigh]

He has danced classical ballets recently ...Coppelia a month ago in Munich, Romeo and Juliet in Verona in August, also Spartacus in August. And classical ballet underpins all his moves in his other ballets. I’m betting there will be more yet. He is only 30!

[@AmberofBrisingham]

@@fionaerleigh Hello Fiona, I don't know about Coppelia but don't think Romeo and Julet was the classical version. I was in Verona and it was great but not the classical version; a condensed and adapted one by Johan Kobborg working with Sergei, the group being on their own, funds (or lack of) matter a lot. I also saw Rasputin in Zurich: very interesting but short and with few dancers... Same problem... And it's such a shame because Sergei is at his best in big demanding productions of classical ballets.

[@kathyschultheis4382]

I would love to see Sergei Return to classical. How was his performance in Coppelia? Is there a video of it?

[@fionaerleigh]

The Verona R&J was a new classical ballet by Johan Kobborg. That is no less valid as a classical ballet than versions by MacMillan, Cranko, Grigorovich, etc. I was there too. Rasputin is marketed as a dance drama. I agree it’s short, but Sergei is on stage for almost the entire performance and takes the majority of the dancing. I think he actually dances longer in Rasputin than in a traditional 3 act ballet which is padded out with intervals and corps de ballet numbers, pas de trois or other divertissements. I’ve seen it. Coppelia and Spartacus are full length traditional classical ballets - both performed in 2019. Fact. I’ve seen these too. Sacre is not a traditional classical ballet, but there are plenty of classical steps in it. Unusual to have a dancer perform for 35-40 minutes solo. I guess he is mostly dancing in his own ballets /shows lately. If you want to see him dance ..... get to one of his shows! You won’t come away unaffected.

[@serenashaw-q3y]

I would imagine that the effect of being left in a foreign country (England) so young, not speaking the language and being thrown into the spotlight with too much pressure at 19, probably did not help his self confidence. And not seeing his family for years. Very hard on a child growing to adulthood. His level of hard work and talent was extraordinary; and that was recognised; but he must have felt overlooked and used, as a person. I think he has in the past, felt insecure.

[@1987Alla]

"Жизель" - любимый классический балет Сергея. Бесподобен. Еще очень нравится "Жизель" Полунина и Вишневой.

[@lenanedilkonedilko3046]

Какая же Захарова великолепная балерина!!!

[@gretahassock8914]

She would make an excellent partner for Polunin in everything

[@carolebodey9542]

He does sound very nervous in rehearsal but maybe it was those brown trackies !! Alls well on stage and he's super confident and gorgeous !!

[@PamBoehmeSimon]

Carole Bodey, doesn’t he??!! And, isn’t he!!!!! Yes, yes, yes!!!!

[@wendystephenson407]

Amazing & sad that soo many people wish to see SP back in classical ballets!!!!

[@kathyschultheis4382]

Pam- where did you find this amazing video? It’s really interesting to compare Sergei’s chemistry with Osipova with his energy directed toward Zakharava. Can’t say which one I like best- both Wonderful!

[@serena751215]

Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe this video clip was recorded in 2013, not 2015. The rehearsal and performance parts were in Kiev in 2013 as well. Their partnership began way earlier than the cinema version was made. There’s another video posted here on KZbin, titled “the first joint in Giselle” at the Bolshoi in 2013.

[@jeanvocalist]

I love all your videos. Thank you for all of them. How are you? Hope you are fine. God bless. Take care! Hugs from the Philippines!

[@PamBoehmeSimon]

Dearest Eulogia, thank you so much for all your kind comments. They touch my heart and make me smile. I am well, and hope you and yours are too! Big hugs from Texas!!

[@jeanvocalist]

@@PamBoehmeSimon I am glad that you are feeling fine. We both love the same ballet dancer, Sergei Polunin. I sang several songs in my channel for him because he inspires me. You are a great inspiration to me too for you are also a beautiful ballet dancer with a gentle heart. Great to know you. Please take care always. Looking forward to watching your vids all the time! God speed!

[@PamBoehmeSimon]

@@jeanvocalist oooo I have always wished I could sing lol. I will certainly check out your songs for Sergei. Isn't just amazing how he inspires so many of us to create!!! He is pure magic. Thank you for responding, it is good to know you as well, and I thank you again for your care, concern and interest in my videos. Hope to hear from you often my dear.

[@jeanvocalist]

@@PamBoehmeSimon please keep uploading videos. They are a constant joy to my heart. Yes Sergei is such a magnificent talent and strong presence that he inspires many of us. MY GREATEST WISH IS TO DANCE LIKE YOU. Alas, I am so clumsy and I have two left feet. Hahaha. Regards and love from the Philippines.

[@louisea6109]

♥️

[@nancybinder8006]

Thank you for this lovely snippet, Pam. Sergei is truly in a category a part and it would be so special to see him in the classical full length roles again ...and I realize the likelihood of that is minimal :-( Do you know if the Cinema films are ever sold on DVD (appropriate to US use)..? Maybe I'm not looking in the right places.....?

[@learntocrochet1]

I would also love to know where to find this lovely ballet.

[@learntocrochet1]

Nancy, I found where you can purchase this! HDCollection.com . You need to register first, then search and purchase.

[@nancybinder8006]

Thanks so much, Love Music, for alerting me to the HDCollection site! I will be ordering this Giselle. I'm only sad that I couldn't find the full length versions of the snippets of Bayadere, Swan Lake, and Mayerling with Sergei that I've loved online :-( Please let me know if you come across any other sources to order from:-)

[@cotatigirl8590]

Of course those of us who are completely under Sergei’s spell would do very well to understand that in addition to being the best male ballet dancer ever gifted to this world by God, he is a consummate ACTOR. In real life, he actually turns those emotions and feelings we so look forward to (and love and take to heart) off and on again like a faucet the moment his feet hit the stage. That’s why his partners often complain that he doesn’t “get into” the rehearsal. Rehearsals are for technique and steps. Performances are for, well, performance. This realization doesn’t change my love for the CHARACTERS he portrays. I own and am still in love with the feelings I get from watching him dance, but we mustn’t confuse them with who Sergei is in real life.

[@PamBoehmeSimon]

Brilliantly said. Brava.

[@clara12342]

Oh, look at his body! He was in such a good shape, totally perfect for classical ballet at that time! I hope that one day all the archived material of him from 2007 to 2015 gets leaked. Those glimpses already take your breath away but unfortunately, also make you mourn the great loss as he will probably never dance and look like that again. He chose a different path and that’s fine, though I feel sad sometimes but that’s okay. Edit: it’s 2023 and no, supporting putin is not okay, I made that comment before he lost it on social media

[@kathyschultheis4382]

Can’t bear to compare this to what he’s become

[@francisheperi4180]

Free speech and the use of one's free-will are our Christian rights!

[@flavioclamer1910]

Sto cercando di capire se val la pena continuare a sperare...

[@aaraspensor]

На сцене и маэстро АЛЕКСЕЙ Боклан

[@davb803]

What kind of language is this?!!!

[@PamBoehmeSimon]

Russian.

[@flavioclamer1910]

E' terminato il tempo dei giochi e delle finzioni.

[@-ked-845]

Pam Boehme Simon - Sorry, I don’t know how to contact you, you girl or boy? The question is, who do you think is better-Natalya Osipova or Svetlana Zakharova?--kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKTLgn6og5amotk - ? So who exactly is BETTER? 😉

[@flavioclamer1910]

Parole molto confuse....

[@larisa455]

Нет. Не так. Так много умных людей смотрит и оценивает талант, а не татуировки.