The Cecchetti Method of Classical Ballet Training

The Cecchetti Council of America (CCA) is an organization dedicated to maintaining the standards and method of ballet training established by Cav. Enrico Cecchetti, revered teacher of Anna Pavlova, Nijinsky, and dancers of the Imperial Theater of St. Petersburg.  The CCA uses Cecchetti’s  teachings and writings in a sequence of grades which are carefully measured as to degree of difficulty and physical development.  The CCA also provides a system of accredited examinations to test the student’s proficiency within these grades.  Ballet students at Rock Creek Dance Academy may qualify for these examinations.

The Cecchetti Method offers teachers a completely balanced and analyzed system of theory and execution for the development of the student from the first lesson to solo status.  In addition to “set” exercises based on the syllabi of the Cecchetti Society Branch of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing in London, England, the Cecchetti teacher includes “unseen” steps in each lesson so that a student will learn to adapt quickly and easily to any pattern of steps or rhythm.  There are eight grades, consisting of four children’s grades and four professional grades (Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced, and Diploma).

For more information, visit the CCA’s website.