In the Cecchetti Method, the barre section of class is intentionally concise. Each exercise engages the dancer’s placement, strength, and control for the work ahead.When the barre becomes too long or the combinations become overly complex, we lose focus on what truly matters. It’s not about doing more, but about doing with purpose. Simplicity sharpens awareness, and from that awareness, artistry grows. The Cecchetti barre structure reminds us that clarity and simplicity in technique are what all

The Cecchetti Council of America is an organization dedicated to maintaining the standards and method of ballet training established by Cavalier Enrico Cecchetti. The organization uses his teachings and writings in a sequence of grades, carefully measured as to a degree of difficulty and physical development. The CCA provides a system of accredited examinations to assess the knowledge, proficiency, and quality of teacher and student candidates. As an educational organization, the CCA mentors mem