Classical variation guide
Franz · Second Variation
Also known as Franz Second Variation · Coppelia Franz Second Variation · Coppélia Franz Second Variation
Coppélia · Act III
Male
Advanced
Arthur Saint-Léon
Léo Delibes
About this variation
Franz’s Second Variation is a bright, celebratory male solo from Coppélia’s wedding festivities. Its crisp allegro, buoyant jumps, and expansive presentation call for both technical clarity and an open, joyful stage presence.
Performance quality
Joyful, gallant, expansive, and confidently musical
Training focus
Coordinate the broad port de bras with clean footwork, build elevation from a well-placed plié, and preserve a lifted torso through jumps and turns. Finish each phrase generously without sacrificing precise fifth positions or quiet landings.
Key elements
Grand jumps · Batterie · Pirouettes · Expansive port de bras · Character acting