Enrico Cecchetti Diploma
The diploma is not part of the qualifying process and can be taken without having previously passed Intermediate, Advanced 1 or Advanced 2. The Diploma gives no teaching status within Cecchetti International - Classical Ballet.
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Contact your State Secretary for exam fees and dates.
Candidates should have a full and complete knowledge of the entire Cecchetti Method as contained in the Manual, the two Allegro books and the Dancer's Notebook. Female candidates should know the 'Steps for Men' and the Male candidates should know the 'Supplementary Pointe Steps' for Females.
Extract from International Professional Examinations syllabus notes
Book available at the Cecchetti Shop.
Formats: Digital (PDF) and hard copy (A5)
The book includes suggested guidelines on the composition of the class, variables on the candidate and time restrictions.
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Two categories:
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Dancer: MUST be in pointe shoes. Rises, pose, and jete must be en pointe at the barre.
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Teacher: OPTION en pointe or no pointe.
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Both categories may take the examination in its entirety or in two parts separately - Part A and Part B.
(More info on Part A and B is available in the book "International Professional Examinations Syllabus notes".)
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The minimum age limit for teachers has been removed (National Council Meeting, October 2013).
There is no Student Teacher category i.e. Category B.
The teacher will be expected to demonstrate the syllabus to the limit of their physical ability and can be questioned on any aspect of the syllabus. They will not be required to teach.
There is no dance.
N.B. Candidates taking the exam as a dancer or teacher en pointe are allowed to do the required pirouettes en pointe later when the candidate changes into stronger shoes.
This examination may be taken by candidates who have not entered any other major Cecchetti Examinations but does not count towards any Cecchetti Teaching Qualifications
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Dress Regulations
Female Dancer
Any colour sleeveless or cap sleeved leotard and pointe shoes for the barre and matching ½ tutu for use in the centre with stronger pointe shoes for use as required. Leotard and tutu must be unadorned.
Female Teacher
Any colour leotard appropriate to the physique and age of the candidate with matching skirt either short or teaching length. Shoes may be canvas or leather flats with either elastics or ribbons.
Male Teacher or Dancer
Cap sleeved or sleeveless leotard and tights or sleeveless or cap sleeved unitard in navy, burgundy or grey. White socks, length optional, shoes white or grey.
White T-shirts are NOT permitted for Major candidates.
Resources
International Professional Examinations syllabus notes
Incorporating Dance Spectrum 1 & 2, Intermediate, Advanced 1, Advanced 2 and the Enrico Cecchetti Diploma Syllabus notes. Version: October 2019
Formats: Hard copy (A5 size) and Digital (PDF)
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Available for purchase:
PDF: www.cecchettiballet.org/product-page/digital-international-professional-examinations-syllabus-notes
The Manual
A Manual of the Theory and Practice of Classical Theatrical Dancing (Cecchetti Method) by Cyril Beaumont & Stanislas Idzikowski
Available for purchase: www.cecchettiballet.org/product-page/a-manual-of-the-theory-and-practice-of-classical-ballet
Allegro Books
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The Theory and Practice of Allegro In Classical Ballet (Cecchetti Method), by Craske, Margaret and Beaumont, Cyril W.
Available for purchase: ​www.cecchettiballet.org/product-page/theory-and-practice-of-allegro
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The Theory and Practice of Advanced Allegro in Classical Ballet-Cecchetti Method by Craske, Margaret and De Moroda, Derra. Available for purchase: www.cecchettiballet.org/product-page/theory-and-practice-of-advanced-allegro​
The Dancer's Notebook
Notes for a Dancer for classical ballet training in the Cecchetti Method - traditional material- compilation by Sheila Kennedy, 7th Edition 2020.
Available for Purchase: www.cecchettiballet.org/product-page/dancers-notebook
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Additional Book mentioned in the Notes for a Dancer book:
Ryman’s Dictionary of Classical Ballet Terms - Cecchetti
by Rhonda Ryman. Available for purchase: www.cecchettiballet.org/product-page/dictionary-classical-ballet-terms-cecchetti