I have always longed to see Polina Semionova dance in London so when the chance came to see her dance Giselle at the London Coliseum, I jumped at it. The ticket price was pretty extortionate, but we had the best seats in the house and it was definitely worth it. Polina is simply beautiful. Not only one of the most facially attractive ballerinas I have ever seen, but the way she moves is simply extraordinary. After a huge leap, she lands back on her toes with hardly a whisper. Her point work is a picture of perfection, but she does not simply dance, she acts and draws the audience right into the story of the ballet. Who needs words when expression can say so much?
Perhaps my favourite part of the ballet was the point where Giselle learns of Duke Albrecht's prior engagement. She let down her hair, really enhancing the torment she was experiencing, and danced a tragic dance of absolute misery, but ultimate beauty.
Denis Matvienko danced the part of Albrecht brilliantly and the Mikhailovsky Theatre Ballet Company were very good technically. But, the stage was completely stolen by Polina.
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