Classical variation guide
The Sylph · Variation 1
La Sylphide · Act II · Forest Scene
Role
Female
Level
Advanced
Choreography
August Bournonville
About this variation
Romantic lightness expressed through buoyant jumps, delicate footwork, and soft, forward épaulement. It favors elevation and musical ease over showy extension.
Performance quality
Elusive, airy, tender
Training focus
Study Bournonville head and arm coordination, keep jumps traveling with quiet landings, and preserve a soft Romantic silhouette.
Key elements
Petit allegro · Quick footwork · Grand jumps · Character acting