31/07/2026
We are looking forward to welcoming students for a whirl wind tour of the basics of Cecchetti Classical Ballet next week!
While this will be a refresher for many, we also welcome dancers less familiar with the Cecchetti work. Studying Enrico Cecchetti's theory, method and his many different arrangements and exercises is fascinating for anyone with an interest in ballet.
We have 2 different levels on offer next week: a daytime, low impact class aimed at the over 55s but open to anyone who wants to take things a bit slower; and a general adult level open to anyone with a couple of years of experience (including teenage students). All exercises will be adapted to suit participants. Both workshops are at St John's church, Ashbrooke.
**About Cecchetti**
Enrico Cecchetti 1850-1928 devised a thorough and systematic training method still in use all over the world. As well as being a virtuoso dancer in his performing days, he was the ballet master with the legendary Ballets Russes and was Anna Pavlova's teacher. He worked with all the great dancers of his day, and it was said that no dancer had really completed their training until they had passed through Cecchetti's hands. The Cecchetti work is known for its purity of style and holistic quality, without affectation.
