Classical variation guide
Gamzatti Entrance Variation
Also known as Gamzatti Entrance · Gamzatti’s Entrance Variation · La Bayadère Gamzatti Entrance · Gamzatti Act II Entrance Variation
La Bayadère · Act II · Engagement Celebration
Female
Advanced
Marius Petipa / later stagings
Ludwig Minkus
About this variation
Gamzatti’s entrance variation is a regal classical solo shaped by poised balances, controlled turns and extensions, precise pointe work, and a calm sense of authority.
Performance quality
Regal, poised, ceremonial, confident, and musically precise
Training focus
Build the balances and turning phrases separately, then connect them through clean pointe transitions and coordinated épaulement. Keep the torso lifted and rehearse the musical accents so the variation feels spacious and authoritative rather than hurried.
Key elements
Balances · Pirouettes · Extensions · Quick footwork · Character acting