Eight Female Classical Ballet Variations

From the graceful flutter of Princess Florine at Sleeping Beauty's wedding to the playful jet�es in the first act of Giselle, the variation - or short solo work - is one of the key elements of classical ballet. Arguing that true artistry requires in-depth knowledge, author Nina Danilova has worked with students for many years to focus on performing individual variations with the greatest extent of technical proficiency and artistic sensitivity.