Classical variation guide
Bridesmaids · Second Variation
Also known as Second Bridesmaid Variation · Don Quixote Bridesmaid Variation II
Don Quixote · Act III · Wedding
Role
Female
Level
Intermediate
Choreography
Marius Petipa / Alexander Gorsky
Composer
Ludwig Minkus
About this variation
A sparkling wedding-divertissement solo from Don Quixote with quick, buoyant phrasing and gracious classical presentation. The Second Bridesmaid variation rewards clean footwork, clear musical accents, and an open celebratory stage presence.
Performance quality
Bright, buoyant, elegant, and joyfully assured
Training focus
Rehearse the fast phrases below tempo, articulate every closing position, and coordinate the upper body so the port de bras stays calm and generous over the quicker footwork.
Key elements
Quick footwork · Piqué turns · Petit allegro · Balances · Character acting