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Cecchetti Method

The Cecchetti ballet syllabus is based on classroom patterns that Cecchetti developed for the advanced students and professional dancers of his day, many of whom (such as Vaslav Nijinsky and Anna Pavlova) were challenged by his work to improve their already considerable technique. Cecchetti's exercises were preserved by others late in his life, written down under his supervision. Childrens' syllabi were later developed by various organizations, featuring codified patterns intended to guide a dancer's development from the first ballet class all the way through to the professional level.

Learn more about the method at www.cecchetti.org 

for young dancers

for dancers ages 6 and up

Intro to Ballet/Beginning Ballet

This is an introduction to the fundamentals of the Cecchetti Ballet Method for young dancers. This class is recommended for dancers interested in studying ballet and/or the Cecchetti Method. 

Lyrical

Lyrical dance is a modern dance form which fuses modern dance, jazz, and ballet. Lyrical dance is often referred to as contemporary dance. It requires excellent technique to perform, as the moves are often difficult and precise. Moreover, the dancer must be well aware of facial expressions, essentially acting, to properly perform a lyrical dance piece.

Contemporary

Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements. Contemporary dance stresses versatility and improvisation, unlike the strict, structured nature of ballet. Contemporary dancers focus on floorwork, using gravity to pull them down to the floor. This dance genre is often done in bare feet. Contemporary dance can be performed to many different styles of music.

Modern

Stretch, Turns and Leaps

Workshop style class to improve upon proper stretching and strengthening practices, turning technique, and the mechanics of leaps.

Jazz

Jazz dancing is a form of dance that showcases a dancer's individual style and originality. This type of dancing is energetic and fun, consisting of unique moves, fancy footwork, big leaps and quick turns. To excel in jazz, dancers benefit greatly from a strong background in ballet, as it encourages grace and balance.

Tap

Tap is performed wearing shoes fitted with metal taps. It is characterized by rhythmical tapping of the toes and heels. This class participates in annual recital. Students begin learning basic vocabulary include taps, shuffles, slaps, shim sham and more. As the dancer progresses new, more intricate and faster combinations are introduced. Tap shoes required.

Hip Hop

Hip hop is a dance style, usually danced to music that evolved from the hip hop culture. Dancers are introduced to various hip hop dance movements in up beat, fun class with popular music.

Character

In Russian it is literally translated as “folk stage dance.” Character dance is derived from folk dances around the world and cultivated by the rich nuances unique to each national style. It is a staple of ballets throughout history: often character dances are used to establish the setting of where a ballet takes place and refer to where visitors come from.

Level Placement 

The following levels apply to each dance genre. Students must be proficient in their current level before advancing, which typically takes two years. 

Level 1- Beginner 

This level is suitable for students with 0-1 years of experience in the genre. Students will learn the critical technical foundations of the genre to set the up for success.

Level 2- Low Intermediate 

Students begin this level with 1-2 years of prior experience in the genre. Mastery of critical foundations from Level 1 is expected. Students will build upon the foundations learned in Level 1 to develop proper technique and artistry.

Level 3- Intermediate 

Students begin this level with 2-3 years of prior experience. The class introduces students to more complex combination of steps and more challenging choreography.  This is a faster paced class than Levels 1 and 2. A solid foundation in the genre, equivalent to mastery of Levels 1 and 2, is essential.

Level 4- Advanced

This class is suitable for mature students with 4 or more years of experience in the genre. This is a fast moving class with an emphasis on personal style, artistry and the use of proper technique.  Students learn the subtleties of the genre and are expected to pick up concepts, details, and choreography quickly.

Class Attire Requirements 

Deodorant is highly recommended for dancers ages 9 and over. Hair should be neatly secured away from the face for all classes.  For ballet, modern, lyrical, character and contemporary, hair should be in a bun or a similarly secure hair style. 

Creative Movement/ Dance With Me/ Ballet Classes: Solid leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes or white t-shirt, black leggings, black ballet shoes.

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Combo Classes: Solid leotard, pink convertible, foot-less or footed tights and appropriate shoes (pink ballet slipper, black tap shoes and skin-toned jazz shoes).   Students do not have to wear black tap shoes or skin-toned jazz shoes for class but will need that for the recital.

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Character:   Until instructor requests a specific leotard and character skirt- black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes.  Students should bring heels if they have them.
 

Tap: Dance top/ leotard and fitted dance shorts/ leggings and black tap shoes (for recital but can wear any color to class).
 

Jazz/ Musical Theater: Dance top/ leotard and fitted dance shorts/ leggings and black tap shoes and skin-toned jazz shoes (for recital but can wear any color to class) or heels if appropriate.
 

Contemporary/Lyrical: Dance top/leotard and fitted dance shorts/ leggings and bare feet.

Modern: Leotard and tights/leggings. Bare feet. No shorts. 
 

Hip Hop: Street clothes students can move in and running shoes that are not worn outside.
 

Stretch, Turns & Leaps: Dance top/ leotard and fitted dance shorts/ leggings and turners.