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CUSA is dedicated to the improvement of classical ballet training as developed by Enrico Cecchetti

The Cecchetti Method of ballet training is a progressive system of training dancers from a pre-ballet beginning level to a professional level. The Cecchetti Method was designed with careful regard to the laws of anatomy to prepare a dancer’s body to bear the physical demands of public performance. The Method embodies qualities that are essential to the dancer; balance, poise, strength, elevation,

elasticity, musicality and artistry. Cecchetti USA has established a syllabus of carefully orchestrated exercises that build in complexity ensuring that each new movement is introduced from a fundamental approach. As each movement is mastered and refined, new movements are introduced. This progressive approach with attention to detail has produced a long list of very famous and accomplished ballet dancers. The Cecchetti Method is classic in its purity and clean style and enables dancers to respond to the demands of a variety of choreographers. The Method emphasizes the importance of using the entire body to establish a feeling for line. Focus is on instruction by studying and absorbing the basic principles which govern the art, rather than by mere imitation of an individual's teaching style. Balance between the daily practice of both Cecchetti's set exercises and each teacher's new sequences is essential to producing a well rounded and versatile dancer.

05/29/2026

What can happen in just one week?

For students: stronger technique, deeper artistry, new friendships, and the experience of training alongside dedicated dancers from across the country.

For teachers: renewed inspiration, mentorship, fresh teaching insights, and meaningful connection within the Cecchetti community.

The Cecchetti USA Classical Ballet Summer Intensive is more than a summer program — it’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in the tradition, discipline, and artistry of the Cecchetti Method. ✨

📍 Rutgers University
📅 July 26 – August 1

05/27/2026

A syllabus is only as strong as the teacher who delivers it.

Within the Cecchetti Method, teacher development is supported through a mentor–mentee approach—creating space for guidance, feedback, and continued growth.

Because effective teaching requires more than knowledge of a syllabus. It calls for nuance—the ability to observe, adapt, and respond to each dancer while maintaining clarity and intention in the work.

This ensures that the method is not simply followed, but understood and communicated with purpose.

Alongside this, workshops and summer intensives provide opportunities for both certified teachers and those new to the method to learn, connect, and develop within a supportive community.

This is how the standard is maintained—through teachers who continue to refine not only what they teach, but how they teach.

✨ Join us this summer
📍 Rutgers University
📅 July 26 – August 1
→ Register now

05/26/2026

Strong teaching doesn’t happen by chance—it’s developed through time, guidance, and continued study.

The Cecchetti Method provides a structured approach to training, but it is through opportunities like our summer intensive that teachers deepen their understanding, refine their practice, and connect with a broader community of educators.

Join us for a focused week of classes, discussion, and development.

📍 Rutgers University
📅 July 26 – August 1
→ Registration now open

05/25/2026

✨ From a recent Cecchetti USA Teachers’ Retreat ✨

Strong teaching is built on clarity, structure, and intention.

Through the Cecchetti Method, educators develop the tools to guide students progressively—maximizing class time while supporting long-term growth.

05/22/2026

ONE WEEK.
WORLD-CLASS FACULTY.
LASTING IMPACT. ✨

The Cecchetti USA Classical Ballet Summer Intensive brings together exceptional faculty, live music, and dedicated dancers for an unforgettable week of growth, artistry, and training.

📅 July 26 – August 1
📍 Rutgers University

Registration is now open.

05/20/2026

The Cecchetti Method incorporates set exercises, dances, and thoughtfully composed music within its syllabus, giving dancers a foundation for musicality, phrasing, and dynamic expression.

But it doesn’t stop there.

Cecchetti teachers are trained to guide students beyond the syllabus—encouraging interpretation, refinement, and a deeper connection to movement.

The result? Clean, confident technique that allows dancers to move seamlessly between styles—adapting, interpreting, and truly owning their choreography.

Because when the foundation is strong, artistry has room to grow.

✨ Join us this summer
📍 Rutgers University
📅 July 26 – August 1
→ Register now

05/18/2026

✨ From a recent Cecchetti USA Teachers’ Retreat ✨

An environment that encourages questions, dialogue, and connection is essential to meaningful learning.

These retreats are designed to create space for thoughtful exchange—where educators can deepen their understanding and grow together.

05/17/2026

What is Learn Ballet — and why subscribe? ✨

Learn Ballet is designed to help students reinforce what they’ve already learned in class while practicing at home — especially during exam preparation.

For teachers, it serves as a supportive classroom resource with access to the written syllabus, music, and videos for each exercise at every level, helping maintain consistency and structure in training.

Subscribe now at www.cecchettiusa.org

05/15/2026

One week can change a dancer’s confidence, artistry, and understanding of technique.

Join us this summer for the Cecchetti USA Classical Ballet Summer Intensive and experience immersive classical ballet training in a supportive and inspiring environment. ✨

Train with internationally respected faculty, live music, and dedicated dancers from across the country in an environment rooted in the Cecchetti Method.

📍 Rutgers University
📅 July 26 – August 1
Register now www.cecchettiusa.org

05/13/2026

The Cecchetti Method is rooted in intention, not chance.

Based on the teachings of Enrico Cecchetti, his approach to training followed a days of the week structure—each class designed with a specific focus to support balanced, progressive development.

While Cecchetti himself worked primarily with professional dancers, his work was later codified into the structured syllabi used today—preserving a system refined through generations of pedagogy.

This is what sets the method apart: a clear, intentional framework that builds strength, coordination, and understanding over time.

✨ Join us this summer
📍 Rutgers University
📅 July 26 – August 1
→ Register now

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7199 Tuolumne Drive
Goleta, CA
93117

Website

http://cecchettiusa.org/

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