Classical variation guide
Kitri · Act III
Don Quixote · Act III · Wedding
Role
Female
Level
Pre-professional
Choreography
Marius Petipa
About this variation
One of the best-known bravura variations: proud balances, sharp accents, and a turning finale that must look celebratory rather than survival-driven.
Performance quality
Triumphant, glamorous, fearless
Training focus
Separate balance training from turn endurance, stabilize the passé position, and practice multiple musical endings so the finish stays controlled.
Key elements
Balances · Pirouettes · Fouettés · Character acting