Spot the Iconic “Kitri Jump”
A single step that captures Kitri’s spirit
One of the most thrilling moments in Don Quixote is the famous “Kitri Jump”—a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it burst of athleticism and quintessential Kitri flair. Keep an eye out for this soaring step, where Kitri springs upward from two feet in a sissonne, kicking her back leg high and extending her arms long, almost as if to grab her back foot.
More than a technical feat, the “Kitri Jump” captures our heroine’s effervescent spirit. Principal Dancer, Wona Park shares: “Technically, I think to really push from two legs to jump as high as possible and relax my back so my arms can reach my foot. What’s actually going through my mind is just screaming ‘Olé!’ It helps to express the joy!”
That joy is at the heart of Don Quixote. When Kitri takes flight in her Act I solo, watch for the height, the electric energy, and the unmistakable spirit—an instant that certainly earns a well-deserved Olé!
