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Join CUSA

There are four categories are the membership levels for CECCHETTI USA. Membership is due by January 1st each year.

Teacher Qualification and Certification

If you are interested in pursuing teacher’s certification in the Cecchetti method, please contact our executive director, Denise Rinaldi, who will be able to recommend a certified teacher in your area and assist you in beginning the certification process.

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Student Exams

Exams are designed to give teachers and students specific goals to work toward and to maintain standards of development consistent with international standards. Cecchetti USA offers several different types of exams which serve a unique purpose

News and Events

Deborah Oakley Vinton

by Judith Hawkesworth | May 30, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Deborah Oakley Vinton, of Sarasota, passed away on Sunday, May 19th, 2024 at the age of 71. A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, June 7th at St. Boniface Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Booker Promise. Survivors...

New Bookstore Items

by Judith Hawkesworth | August 12, 2023 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Shop our Bookstore for our new Tank T-Shirt and Croc Charms!

Louanne Wing Davies 1956-2023

by Judith Hawkesworth | August 1, 2023 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Louanne Wing Davies started her ballet training at the age of 5, inspired by her mother who danced in the first professional company in Johannesburg, South Africa. After beginning her training in the RAD method, her family moved to Kloof in the Durban area which...

New Online Resources for Teachers and Students!

by Judith Hawkesworth | November 4, 2022 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Visit learnballet.org to access our new online resources for teachers and students. Subscribers will have access to written syllabus, music, and videos of Primary-Grade 5. Subscriptions for teachers include TC1a&b. TC2a coming soon!

NEW Digital Downloads!

by Judith Hawkesworth | August 27, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Visit our Bookstore to access NEW digital downloads for Syllabi and Music!

Now Available! New Theory and Vocabulary Book!

by Judith Hawkesworth | August 20, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Visit the CUSA Bookstore to order the NEW Theory and Vocabulary Book! The 2016 edition includes Grades 1-10 Theory, Basic Steps and Vocabulary illustrated with color photographs. A must for students and teachers!

Exciting News for Male Students!

by Judith Hawkesworth | December 7, 2015 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Exciting News for Male Students! The Cecchetti USA Board of Directors is pleased to announce a new Residential Summer Course scholarship program for male dancers. Parents or legal guardians of male attendees may apply for financial assistance by filling out the...

Learn More About Us

Cecchetti USA is a ballet organization dedicated to the improvement of dance training as developed by Maestro Enrico Cecchetti.

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