Classical variation guide
Kitri · Act I
Don Quixote · Act I
Role
Female
Level
Pre-professional
Choreography
Marius Petipa
About this variation
A fiery entrance variation driven by bold jumps, turns, fan work, and fearless musical attack. It demands technical power and an unmistakable Kitri personality.
Performance quality
Audacious, flirtatious, commanding
Training focus
Build the grand allegro progressively, coordinate the fan only after the torso is secure, and rehearse precise eye focus for every accent.
Key elements
Grand jumps · Pirouettes · Extensions · Character acting