Classical variation guide
Zephyr Variation
Also known as Zephyrus Variation · West Wind Variation · God of the West Wind Variation · Zephyr Variation from The Awakening of Flora · Awakening of Flora Zephyr Variation
The Awakening of Flora · One Act
Male
Advanced
Marius Petipa
Riccardo Drigo
About this variation
Zephyr's male solo from The Awakening of Flora represents Zephyrus, the god of the West Wind and Flora's husband. The variation should feel airborne and effortless, combining buoyant classical allegro with clean attack, elegant line, and a light wind-swept quality.
Performance quality
Airy, buoyant, romantic, swift, elegant, and effortless
Training focus
Build the allegro vocabulary below performance tempo, emphasizing ballon, clean fifth-position landings, and coordinated épaulement. Isolate batterie and turns before reconnecting them to the musical phrases so the solo stays light and expansive rather than muscular or forced.
Key elements
Grand jumps · Batterie · Pirouettes · Quick footwork · Character acting