Classical variation guide
Paquita · Fourth Variation
Paquita · Act III · Grand Pas Classique
Role
Female
Level
Advanced
Choreography
Marius Petipa
About this variation
A polished classical showpiece with quick footwork, clean turns, and a proud upper body. Paquita rewards exact geometry and confident attack.
Performance quality
Regal, brilliant, assured
Training focus
Drill foot articulation slowly, spot turns consistently, and coordinate the fan-like port de bras with precise accents.
Key elements
Pirouettes · Piqué turns · Quick footwork · Balances