Classical variation guide
Lise · Act I Variation — Hertel/Gorsky tradition
Also known as Lise Variation Act 1 · Lise Act One · Victoria Carrillo Lise
La Fille mal gardée · Act I
Role
Female
Level
Foundational
Choreography
Competition reference edition
About this variation
A playful Act I Lise solo presented here through Victoria Carrillo’s 2023 YAGP Finals performance. Bright phrasing, clear footwork, and expressive upper-body coordination bring Lise’s confident village character to the stage.
Performance quality
Bright, playful, buoyant, and affectionate
Training focus
Practice the footwork with coordinated head positions and port de bras, then connect each phrase without losing clear placement. Keep the musical accents crisp and the character gestures natural.
Key elements
Quick footwork · Petit allegro · Balances · Character acting