Cecchetti USA

Training within the Cecchetti Method develops more than technique—it builds understanding.

Through a structured examination system, dancers progress with clarity and purpose, each level designed to refine control, precision, and artistry over time.

Guided by experienced teachers and mentors, this process becomes one of thoughtful development—where corrections are understood, not simply applied.

Through Cecchetti USA, dancers are supported within a standard that values both technical excellence and long-term growth.

Get ready to be inspired, and push your technical and artistic boundaries at CUSA’s Classical Ballet Intensive 2026! ✨

As part of this transformative experience, Cecchetti USA announces our GUEST MASTER TEACHER Judith Hawkesworth—CUSA Administrator, Residential Summer Course Coordinator, and member of the CUSA Board of Directors.

Mrs. Hawkesworth holds her Fellowship with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance, Cecchetti USA, and Cecchetti Council of America, and has served as a Cecchetti USA Examiner since 2012. With over 45 years of teaching experience, her work spans training students for examinations, developing early level syllabi, coaching classical repertoire, and directing full-length productions including The Nutcracker.

As part of our comprehensive training, Mrs. Hawkesworth will bring her extensive experience in dancer and teacher development—fostering strong technical foundations while nurturing artistry and a lifelong commitment to the discipline.

This is a unique opportunity to train with a dedicated educator whose leadership and mentorship have shaped generations of dancers and teachers within the Cecchetti community.

• Elevate your technique
• Deepen your artistry
• Train with world-class faculty

Don’t miss your chance to dance, learn, and grow with us! Learn MORE at cecchettiUSA.org
REGISTRATION is NOW OPEN! ✨

Those of you who have had the extraordinary privilege of dancing to the music of this talented pianist can now congratulate Catherine Schane-Lydon on achieving her LPN cm laude. Brava Dear Friend 👏🎓💐👍

✨Congratulations to Scholarship Winner Alexandra Wisniewski! ✨

We are delighted to announce that Alexandra will be joining us at the Cecchetti USA Summer Intensive this year 👏

“I’m excited to learn from new choreographers, continue progressing in my Cecchetti work, and reconnect with friends from past intensives while also building new friendships.”

Alexandra trains in Hanover, MD, and embodies the dedication and discipline of the Cecchetti Method.

“The Cecchetti Method has shaped me by giving me a deeper understanding of the mechanics and theory behind classical technique. Each level becomes more complex and intentional, and that progression has challenged me to refine my control, precision, and artistry. It’s helped me become a more disciplined and well-rounded dancer.”

Right now, Alexandra is focused on preparing for her Grade 9 exam, with the goal of completing Grade 10 before graduating high school.

We look forward to welcoming you this summer, Alexandra! 💙

Versatility is built through strong foundations.

The Cecchetti Method equips dancers with the strength, artistry, and technical clarity needed to adapt across styles and choreography with confidence.

From the studio to the stage—this is training that translates.

✨ Join us this summer
📍 Rutgers University
📅 July 26 – August 1
→ Register now

Get ready to be inspired, and push your technical and artistic boundaries at CUSA’s Classical Ballet Intensive 2026! ✨

As part of this transformative experience, Cecchetti USA is honored to welcome our GUEST MASTER TEACHER Betty Seibert—Director of Examinations for Cecchetti USA and former Chair of Cecchetti International – Classical Ballet.

Ms. Seibert is one of the most respected leaders within the Cecchetti Method, with a distinguished career spanning over five decades as a performer, choreographer, director, and educator. Her work—from the stage to the studio—reflects a lifelong commitment to excellence, shaping generations of dancers and teachers at the highest level.

As part of our comprehensive training, Ms. Seibert will bring her deep expertise to the studio, with a focus on cultivating artistry through theatricality—guiding dancers to move beyond technique and into fully realized performers.

This is a rare opportunity to train under a master teacher whose leadership and influence have helped define the Cecchetti Method both nationally and internationally.

• Elevate your technique
• Deepen your artistry
• Train with world-class faculty

Don’t miss your chance to dance, learn, and grow with us! Learn MORE at cecchettiUSA.org
REGISTRATION is NOW OPEN! ✨

✨ Congratulations to Scholarship Winner Charlotte Smith! ✨

We are delighted to announce that Charlotte will be joining us at the Cecchetti USA Summer Intensive this year 👏

“I am excited to attend the Cecchetti Intensive this summer and looking forward to meeting and dancing with new people.”

Charlotte trains with Kathy Koester at Adirondack Dance in Plattsburgh, NY, and embodies the dedication and spirit of the Cecchetti Method.

“The Cecchetti Method has given me the strength and artistry I need to perform well and helped me become more versatile in other dance styles.”

Charlotte’s commitment to her training is truly inspiring.

“I am currently working on the goal of passing my Grade 10 Cecchetti exam before I graduate high school in 2027.”

We look forward to welcoming you this summer, Charlotte! 💙

What can happen in just one week?

For students: stronger technique, deeper artistry, new friendships, and the experience of training alongside dedicated dancers from across the country.

For teachers: renewed inspiration, mentorship, fresh teaching insights, and meaningful connection within the Cecchetti community.

The Cecchetti USA Classical Ballet Summer Intensive is more than a summer program — it’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in the tradition, discipline, and artistry of the Cecchetti Method. ✨

📍 Rutgers University
📅 July 26 – August 1

A syllabus is only as strong as the teacher who delivers it.

Within the Cecchetti Method, teacher development is supported through a mentor–mentee approach—creating space for guidance, feedback, and continued growth.

Because effective teaching requires more than knowledge of a syllabus. It calls for nuance—the ability to observe, adapt, and respond to each dancer while maintaining clarity and intention in the work.

This ensures that the method is not simply followed, but understood and communicated with purpose.

Alongside this, workshops and summer intensives provide opportunities for both certified teachers and those new to the method to learn, connect, and develop within a supportive community.

This is how the standard is maintained—through teachers who continue to refine not only what they teach, but how they teach.

✨ Join us this summer
📍 Rutgers University
📅 July 26 – August 1
→ Register now