Sergei Polunin

Sergei Polunin is a Russian ballet dancer, actor, and model who gained worldwide attention for his solo dance to Hozier's 'Take Me To Church'.

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Profession :

Dancer

Birthday :

November 20, 1989

Age :

35

Sergei Polunin, a Russian ballet dancer, actor, and model, rose to global prominence after a 2015 video of him performing solo to Hozier’s “Take Me To Church,” directed by David LaChapelle, went viral. Holding Ukrainian, Russian, and Serbian citizenships, Polunin was once the youngest principal of the Royal Ballet but left the company at 21. Known for his technical prowess and unpredictable behavior, he has since founded Project Polunin and appeared in films such as “Murder on the Orient Express” and “Red Sparrow.” He was also featured in the documentary “Dancer,” which delves into his life and career. Polunin continues to challenge the ballet world and is currently exploring choreography with his latest project, “Satori.”