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Former American Ballet Theatre Principal Polina Semionova will guest perform with Birmingham Royal Ballet in Swan Lake for two nights only at Birmingham Hippodrome in February.
Polina Semionova, Resident Guest Principal Artist with the Berlin State Ballet and former Principal Artist with American Ballet Theatre in New York, will guest perform the iconic dual lead role of Odette and Odile in the world’s best-loved ballet, Swan Lake at Birmingham Hippodrome for two nights only on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 February 2023.
Polina will dance with BRB Principal Brandon Lawrence as Prince Siegfried. This will be a rare chance to see one of the world’s greatest ballet dancers, renowned for her performances as Odette/Odile, perform in the UK in what promises to be an exquisite partnership with one of the Company's leading dancers.
Polina Semionova's appearances with Birmingham Royal Ballet are generously supported by Aud Jebsen.
The UK tour of Swan Lake is generously sponsored by Charles Stanley Wealth Managers.
Polina is a ballerina of such quality and grace, the kind of dancer that makes everything she does so special, a great role model to follow. She has cultivated a string of awards and an extensive career that has led her to perform with the major opera houses of the world. I’m thrilled that she will dance with Birmingham Royal Ballet and that British audiences will have a rare chance to see her dance live. Having her in BRB’s Swan Lake will enrich the perspective of our dancers and ultimately will inspire them.Carlos Acosta
