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Cecchetti

Cecchetti refers to a system of classical ballet pedagogy developed by the Italian dancer Enrico Cecchetti (1850–1928). Cecchetti was a celebrated performer with major Italian companies and a prolific teacher whose pragmatic approach sought to produce technically correct and artistically expressive dancers.

Developed in the early 20th century and refined by his students, the Cecchetti method provides a structured

Examinations and instructor accreditation are carried out by national bodies such as the Cecchetti Council of

Today Cecchetti remains one of the major classical ballet training systems worldwide, taught in conservatories, ballet

program
of
barre,
centre
and
allegro
work.
It
emphasizes
precise
turnout,
clean
lines,
balanced
alignment,
rhythmic
clarity,
and
an
integrated
development
of
strength
and
musicality.
The
method
relies
on
a
codified
set
of
exercises
and
an
established
repertoire
of
steps
and
positions,
teaching
dancers
to
execute
movements
with
economy
and
control.
America
in
the
United
States
and
the
Cecchetti
International
Classical
Ballet
network.
These
bodies
oversee
teacher
training,
student
progression,
and
certification
to
ensure
consistency
of
technique
and
presentation
across
regions.
schools,
and
professional
companies.
It
is
used
alongside
other
pedagogical
approaches
and
continues
to
influence
the
teaching
and
performance
of
classical
ballet
globally.