Classical variation guide
Princess Florine
The Sleeping Beauty · Act III · Bluebird Pas de Deux
Role
Female
Level
Advanced
Choreography
Marius Petipa
About this variation
A lyrical-bravura solo with delicate hops, expansive lines, and quick directional changes. It needs both lightness and a serene upper body.
Performance quality
Luminous, airborne, gracious
Training focus
Build endurance for repeated hops, keep the supporting ankle aligned, and sustain breath through the arms while the feet remain quick.
Key elements
Hops en pointe · Arabesque control · Quick footwork · Balances