Classical variation guide
Gamzatti Variation
Also known as Gamzatti · Princess Gamzatti Variation · Gamzatti Wedding Variation
La Bayadère · Act II · Grand Pas d’Action
Role
Female
Level
Advanced
Choreography
Marius Petipa / later Soviet staging
Composer
Ludwig Minkus / Riccardo Drigo
About this variation
Gamzatti dances at the palace as a proud princess and Solor’s future bride. The solo combines clear balances, strong turns, large jumps, and a calm, royal presence.
Performance quality
Regal, proud, confident, commanding
Training focus
Build each balance from a strong supporting leg, prepare every turn from a clean plié, and practice the jumping phrases with quiet landings. Use the eyes and upper body to show Gamzatti’s royal confidence.
Key elements
Balances · Pirouettes · Grand jumps · Character acting