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Cecchetti USA

🩰Building the future of classical ballet through the Cecchetti Method
Educating dancers. Empowering teachers.

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.

08/24/2026

When we say Cecchetti for life, Felicia Fry apparently took us VERY literally. 😂🩰

From taking her Cecchetti exams as a little girl ➝ to becoming a CUSA teacher ➝ to making it officially permanent. 💙

Swipe for the throwback proof that this commitment started early. 👀 Felicia is pictured on the right.

No, a Cecchetti tattoo is not required for membership.
No, it does not earn extra marks on your exam.
But this? 10/10. No corrections. 😂👏

Felicia Fry is a member of CUSA and has recently passed her Fellowship and Maestro Enrico Cecchetti Diploma.

08/22/2026

💭 Let’s talk about Managing a Studio.

From communicating with parents and building enrollment to scheduling, staffing, and creating a positive studio culture — running a dance studio comes with challenges you don’t always learn about in teacher training.

What’s one studio challenge you wish you could discuss with other teachers?

Share below 👇 and then join us for our first Beyond the Plié: Roundtable Discussion, where we’ll bring dance educators together to exchange ideas, experiences, and practical advice.

📅 August 30 | 4 PM ET / 1 PM PT
Free for CUSA Members | $20 Non-Members

🔗 Register now at www.cecchettiusa.org

08/19/2026

✨ The smiles say it all. ✨

Our 2026 Cecchetti USA Summer Intensive may be over, but we’re still celebrating the wonderful students, teachers, friendships, and memories that made the week so special. 🩰💙

We’re thrilled to share these beautiful professional photographs capturing the joy, energy, and community of this year’s Intensive.

📸 Love a photo? Images from the Summer Intensive are available to view and purchase through the link below. A wonderful way to take home a memory from an unforgettable week — while supporting the talented photographer who captured it all.

Thank you to everyone who made this year’s Summer Intensive so memorable!

https://hawkesworth.smugmug.com/Dance/CUSA-Summer-intensive-2026

08/18/2026

Membership is more than joining an organization—it’s joining a community. 🩰

At Cecchetti USA, our mentor-to-mentee approach creates opportunities to learn from one another, share experience, ask questions, and continue growing at every stage of your teaching journey.

And that sense of connection continues with Beyond the Plié: Roundtable Discussions—a new CUSA benefit bringing teachers together for meaningful conversations on the topics that matter in the studio.

✨ Free for CUSA Members | $20 for Non-Members

Our first conversation, Managing a Studio, is coming up August 30.

Come for the conversation. Stay for the community.

Learn. Connect. Grow.

Join CUSA + register for Beyond the Plié at cecchettiusa.org

08/12/2026

🍂 Join us this October in Cheshire, Connecticut! 🩰
Cecchetti USA is excited to bring a weekend of inspiring classes, expert instruction, and meaningful learning to Cheshire Dance Centre!

📍 Cheshire Dance Centre
📅 October 9th-12th, 2026
📍 Cheshire, Connecticut

Open to students and teachers, this workshop is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your understanding of the Cecchetti Method, refine your technique, and connect with fellow members of our dance community.

Whether you're preparing for examinations, expanding your teaching, or simply looking to be inspired, we can't wait to dance with you!

Save the date - Registration opening soon!

08/07/2026

✨ Introducing a New CUSA Member Benefit! ✨

We're excited to launch Beyond the Plié: Roundtable Discussions—a new series created to bring ballet teachers together for meaningful conversation, shared experiences, and practical professional development.

Moderated by Executive Director Denise Rinaldi, alongside members of the CUSA Board and our experienced Examiners, each discussion will explore topics that support, inspire, and strengthen today's dance educators.

🗓 2026–2027 Discussion Series

• August 30, 2026 — Managing a Studio
• January 10, 2027 — Choosing & Coaching a Variation
• March 21, 2027 — Developing Musicality
• June 6, 2027 — Preparing for a Teaching Exam

🕓 4:00 PM Eastern | 1:00 PM Pacific

💙 FREE for CUSA Members
✨ $20 for Non-Members

Whether you're looking for fresh ideas, thoughtful discussion, or the opportunity to connect with fellow teachers who share your passion for ballet education, we hope you'll join us Beyond the Plié.

REGISTER NOW at www.cecchettiusa.org

07/31/2026

There’s something truly special happening in our Student Course this week. 🩰💙

From inspiring classes and individualized coaching to new friendships, laughter, and unforgettable memories, our dancers are embracing every moment of the Cecchetti USA Classical Summer Intensive.

Each day they’re growing stronger—not just technically, but as artists, classmates, and confident young dancers. Watching them challenge themselves, support one another, and soak up every opportunity from our incredible faculty has been one of the greatest joys of the week.

The smiles say it all. ✨

Here’s to a week filled with beautiful dancing, lifelong friendships, and memories that will last long after the final reverence.

07/27/2026

✨ Welcome, Teachers! ✨

Today we welcome an incredible community of educators to the 2026 Cecchetti USA Classical Ballet Summer Intensive.

Whether you're returning to reconnect with colleagues or joining us for the first time, we're so excited to have you here. This week is about more than professional development—it's about sharing ideas, strengthening our teaching, building lifelong friendships, and celebrating our shared passion for the Cecchetti Method.

💙 Pictured are Cecchetti USA's two newest recipients of the prestigious Maestro Enrico Cecchetti Final Diploma Certificate—Felicia Fry (left) and Blair D'Amico (right). Their achievement represents years of dedication, artistry, and excellence in the Cecchetti Method, and we are proud to celebrate this milestone with them as they join us this week.

Thank you to every teacher for investing in your growth and in the future of your students. We can't wait to learn, collaborate, and be inspired together.

Here's to an unforgettable week!

07/26/2026

Some familiar faces from our last Maryland Summer Intensive! 💙🩰

We can’t wait to welcome both returning and new students tomorrow for another incredible week of dancing, learning, and making lifelong memories.

Safe travels to everyone—we look forward to meeting you today! ✨

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