Classical variation guide
Fairy of Temperament
Also known as Violente Fairy · Finger Fairy · Golden Vine Fairy
The Sleeping Beauty · Prologue · Christening
Role
Female
Level
Intermediate
Choreography
Marius Petipa
About this variation
Also known as the Violente Fairy, Finger Fairy, or Golden Vine Fairy, this variation pairs sharp musical accents with quick pointe work and expressive gesture. It favors precision and bold stage clarity.
Performance quality
Decisive, spirited, crystalline
Training focus
Separate finger and wrist detail from shoulder tension, articulate each relevé, and rehearse the accent pattern with the score before dancing full-out.
Key elements
Quick footwork · Balances · Character acting