Classical variation guide
Second Shade
La Bayadère · Act III · Kingdom of the Shades
Role
Female
Level
Advanced
Choreography
Marius Petipa
About this variation
A demanding sequence of traveling hops and arabesque shapes that tests pointe stamina, coordination, and calmness under pressure.
Performance quality
Weightless, pure, relentless
Training focus
Condition the hops in short, correctly aligned sets; stabilize the pelvis; and preserve the port de bras independently from the supporting foot.
Key elements
Hops en pointe · Arabesque control · Quick footwork · Balances