Classical variation guide
Flower Festival · Female Variation
Flower Festival at Genzano · One Act
Role
Female
Level
Intermediate
Choreography
August Bournonville
Composer
Edvard Helsted
About this variation
A sunny Bournonville solo with buoyant steps, understated arms, and warm, conversational musicality. It favors coordination and ballon over extreme extension.
Performance quality
Effortless, gracious, festive
Training focus
Keep the footwork quick and close to the floor, let the épaulement answer the music, and land every jump through a quiet, elastic plié.
Key elements
Petit allegro · Quick footwork · Batterie · Character acting