Cecchetti Ballet Program

Currently Debbie Felton's Academy of Dance has the privilege of offering Cecchetti ballet classes for grades I-VII.

Cecchetti ballet is the method of which classical ballet training comes from. Developed by Enrico Cecchetti.  Cecchetti training is a rigorous ballet method which pays careful attention to the laws of anatomy. It develops all of the qualities essential to the dancer: balance, poise, strength, elevation, elasticity, “ballon”, etc. It is classic in its purity and clear-cut style. Dancers that have shown their understanding in both verbal and performance at each level of Cecchetti Grade I and higher are offered the opportunities to go to exams in March of each dance season if the teacher feels the dancer is ready to test.

Dancers who are preparing for exams can do so by using their review books, practice in class and use quizlet flashcards to prepare.

Cecchetti Council of America's Summer School Program: July 6-19th, 2025