Some reactions to one of Balanchine's classics.
Emeralds: looked like a dance recital, showing off technique with a stiff smile and no apparent motivation, very symmetrical and didn't hold my attention
Rubies: hoppy feet, sassy hips, and flinging high kicks looked like an attempt at spunk but came across as awkward and unnatural. dancers looked very stiff and worried about messing up
Diamonds: pretty in white, unexpectedly tame after rubies, elegant moments but not enough sparkle
Did Balanchine tell his dancers to push through their ankles so they're off their pointe shoes? I saw a lot of dangerous looking ankle positions.
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