Cecchetti Training

Cecchetti is a method of teaching ballet in which select students learn a set ballet syllabus and, when ready, present their work before a panel of examiners. The exam process gives the students a specific goal. 

Dance Center Evanston is the only studio in Evanston to prepare students for exams with the Cecchetti Council of America. For more information about the Cecchetti Method, visit the website of the Cecchetti Midwest Committee at cecchettimidwest.org.

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Cecchetti Training

All Cecchetti students are required to take non-syllabus classes as well. In Ballet 2-Ballet 5, Cecchetti qualifies as one of the required Ballet classes, but dancers who are in Pointe/Pointe Prep are expected to take a Pointe/Pointe Prep class following their Cecchetti class. Contact the office for more information.

Cecchetti (pronounced Cha KEH tee) is a thorough and careful method of teaching classical ballet. Developed by Maestro Enrico Cecchetti in the late 1800s and codified in 1922, the method continues to flourish. The Cecchetti method focuses on strong technique, correct body alignment, and graceful quality.

Cecchetti Training Schedule

Session 1: September 2-December 20
ClassDayTimeAgeInstructor
RegisterPrimary 3Saturday9:15-10:15amBy Rec
Calyn
RegisterCecchetti Grade 1Monday4:15-5:30pmBy RecBéa
RegisterCecchetti Grade 1 (Older)Wednesday4:15-5:30pmBy RecShelby
RegisterCecchetti Grade 1/2Thursday4:15-5:30pmBy RecOlivia
RegisterCecchetti Grade 2 (Older)Wednesday4:15-5:30pmBy RecJoey
RegisterCecchetti Grade 2/3Thursday5:30-6:45pmBy RecRosina
RegisterPointe Prep for Cecchetti 2/3Thursday6:45-7:15pmBy RecRosina
RegisterCecchetti Grade 3Tuesday6:45-8:00pmBy RecShelby
RegisterCecchetti Grade 4Thursday7:00-8:30pmBy RecCalyn
RegisterPointe for Cecchetti 4Thursday8:30-9:15pmBy RecWendy
RegisterCecchetti Grade 5Thursday7:15-8:45pmBy RecRosina
RegisterCecchetti Grade 5/6Tuesday4:15-5:45pmBy RecShelby
RegisterCecchetti Grade 7Friday4:15-5:45pmBy RecRosina