Classical variation guide
Franz · Act III
Coppélia · Act III · Wedding
Role
Male
Level
Advanced
Choreography
Arthur Saint-Léon
About this variation
A joyful classical male variation with generous jumps, beats, turns, and openhearted presentation. It suits a dancer with ballon and an easy, unforced stage manner.
Performance quality
Joyful, gallant, buoyant
Training focus
Coordinate épaulement with takeoff, articulate the beats at moderate height, and finish each jump through a full, quiet plié.
Key elements
Grand jumps · Batterie · Pirouettes · Character acting