DANCER Doc on Ukranian "Bad Boy" of Ballet Sergei Polunin

DANCER is both a beautiful dance doc. and a beguiling character study of Ukranian born Sergei Polunin. In 2010, Servei became the youngest principal dancer for the Royal Ballet.  Sergie (b Ukraine 1989) in an impoverished town, he Sergei he trained as a young gymnast, switching to ballet where his natural talents became apparent.  This film is for ballet lovers & for those not enthralled with the ballet world, it should pique your interest in this beautiful & demanding art form.  Either way, it doesn't require an officiando to recognize the incredible talent Sergei demonstrated during his training at The Royal School of Ballet & the virtuosity in his illustrious & notorious career.  A degree in psychology  may be needed to comprehend Sergei's tempestuous behaviors & decisions.  It's enthralling to watch Sergie dance.  It's also somewhat troubling & enigmatic to grasp.  As we follow Sergei we're left with more questions than insights.  Coming from such humble beginnings to become the fastest rising star in the ballet world, why quit only 2 years into his career?  Unpredictable, unknowable & indomitable are the 3 major traits I gleamed from what Sergei revealed.  What we learn from parents & closest (perhaps only) friend; Jade, a fellow student/dancer elucidate certain sides to Sergei.  The mother wants a better life for her son.  The family makes many sacrifices to financially support Sergei's training.  His seemingly sudden departure from may be explained in part by his irascibility, drug use, & resentments.  Blaming his pushy mother is cliche but plausible.  Nonetheless, with his majestry & artistry, it's mystifying why he would impulsively leave the ballet behind.  I deem the doc. film DANCER a captivating trove of ballet treasures.  And, a titilating pleasure of an artist dealing with his demons.  "Why do you have to do anything?  Because you're good at it? Why am I doing it?  I'm a prisoner to my body & to the urge to dance."  (S Polunin)  I recommend DANCER.  At the very least, watch Sergei's utube "TAKE ME TO CHURCH."