Classical variation guide
Siegfried · Act III Variation
Also known as Siegfried Variation · Prince Siegfried · Black Swan Pas de Deux Male Variation · Swan Lake Male Variation 2 · Swan Lake Act 3 Male Solo
Swan Lake · Act III · Black Swan Pas de Deux
Male
Advanced
Marius Petipa / Lev Ivanov (traditional staging; versions vary)
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
About this variation
At the royal ball in Act III, Prince Siegfried dances with Odile, believing her to be Odette. His solo in the Black Swan pas de deux expresses princely confidence and exhilaration within the scene that leads to his mistaken pledge of love. Expansive jumps and controlled turns should carry a noble, generous presence, with the exact choreography depending on the production.
Performance quality
Princely, expansive, assured, exhilarated
Training focus
Build coordinated takeoffs, clear airborne positions, and controlled landings. Rehearse turns with a stable axis, finish each phrase musically, and maintain generous port de bras through demanding allegro.
Key elements
Grand jumps · Pirouettes · Batterie · Character acting