Become a Qualified Cecchetti Teacher

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This pathway is suitable for current teachers who hold classical ballet teaching qualifications in other methods and would like to 'cross over' into the Cecchetti teaching ranks.

Candidates are required to undertake an entry-level examination equivalent to the Cecchetti Associate Diploma Examination

Upon commencement, the candidate is permitted to Pre-Register, and thereby teach and enter candidates for Cecchetti examinations whilst they themselves are preparing for their assessment. A pre-registered teacher must enter candidates for examinations within 12 months and complete the requirements for provisional registration within 2 years. For further information, please see Teachers Handbook and the newly revised Associate Diploma booklet Edition 3. 2022.

Pre-requisites:

• Teaching qualification with another recognised classical ballet method

• Current First Aid Qualification

• Current WWCC

Candidates will undertake training with a mentor (a senior Cecchetti teacher or examiner) at their own expense. Mentor will be allocated to candidate upon commencement. Training will also entail assessments for Anatomy and Childhood Development.

Outcome: Successful candidates will receive their Associate Diploma of Cecchetti Ballet Australia Inc. and Cecchetti International – Classical Ballet (CICB) in the year in which their examination was taken. The candidate is entitled to use the letters ‘A(Dip).C.B.A. - C.I.C.B. (See Membership Classification for more detail).

How to apply:

An Application in the form of a letter of introduction from the candidate should be emailed to National Office enrico@cecchettiballet.org

Please include the following information and documents.

• Your full name, contact number and location (suburb and state)

• Evidence of teaching qualification with another recognised classical ballet method

• A range of students examination results (students taught by you) if possible

• Your CV (teaching)

• Copy of current first aid qualification

• Copy of current WWCC

Once the above has been received, it will be put forward to National Council for approval. Once approved, you will be required to pre-register as a member and a mentor will be allocated to you.

This pathway is suitable for ex-professional dancers entering into the Cecchetti Teaching Ranks.

Candidates are required to undertake an entry-level examination equivalent to the Cecchetti Associate Diploma Examination.

Upon commencement, the candidate is permitted to Pre-Register, and thereby teach and enter candidates for Cecchetti examinations whilst they themselves are preparing for their assessment. A pre-registered teacher must enter candidates for examinations within 12 months and complete the requirements for provisional registration within 2 years.

Pre-requisites:

• CV outlining details of professional dance contracts

• Current First Aid Qualification

• Current WWCC

Candidates will undertake training with a mentor (a senior Cecchetti teacher or examiner) at their own expense. Mentor will be allocated to candidate upon commencement. Training will also entail assessments for Anatomy and Childhood Development.

Outcome: Successful candidates will receive their Associate Diploma of Cecchetti Ballet Australia Inc. and Cecchetti International – Classical Ballet (CICB) in the year in which their examination was taken. The candidate is entitled to use the letters ‘A(Dip).C.B.A. - C.I.C.B. (See Membership Classification for more detail).

How to apply:

An Application in the form of a letter of introduction from the candidate should be emailed to National Office enrico@cecchettiballet.org

Please include the following information and documents.

• Your full name, contact number and location (suburb and state)

• Letter of support from a Senior Cecchetti Examiner (Category 3 or above) and the Cecchetti teacher with whom they have studied the Cecchetti work leading up to their application lodgement.

• Your CV

• Copy of current first aid qualification

• Copy of current WWCC

• Copies of any Cecchetti Major Examination results you may have gained

Once the above has been received, it will be put forward to National Council for approval. Once approved, you will be required to pre-register as a member and a mentor will be allocated to you.

Mentors are allocated to each candidate. Fees are payable directly to the mentor for their services.

List of registered Cecchetti Teachers

Cecchetti teachers must hold at least a Licentiate qualification in order to be considered as a mentor.