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Jewels on Tuesday, 13th. I had seen the Bolshoi in previous years in all the classics, so this time opted for Jewels, with an interest in how they would handle Balanchine and a chance to see as many of their dancers as possible in soloist roles. I enjoyed Emeralds, though not the music as it seemed rather 'heavy'. Rubies is my least favourite of the trio but I did enjoy the dancing as thet seemed to warm up as it went on. The big draw for me, as for many was the chance to see Smirnova. I love a narrative ballet where I can get the emotional outlet that is so satisfying and did not expect to get that with Jewels. However, the sheer beauty of her grace and style ... Vaganova training rang through, was simply a thing of suh beauty that I was overwhelmed and reminded of everything that moves me in the expression of emotion through ballet. Loved them both in it and now add her to my list of 'lucky to have been there' moments.