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Children's
Examinations
Although Cecchetti himself taught professional dancers, his
wife and later some of his former pupils adapted his work
to be suitable for training children in Classical Ballet.
The syllabus is continually revised and updated, providing
a comprehensive training method from the small child through
to the professional dancer.
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General
Graded Examinations and
Class Examinations
The children's work is divided into these two parallel schemes.
Grade examinations are undertaken by those taking their training
more seriously and are more technically demanding. Class examinations
progress in parallel and candidates are assessed on their
'dance quality', enjoyment and musicality with less emphasis
on technical achievement. These examinations are taken as
a 'class' group, with the teachers conducting the work.
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Performance
Awards
These are short examinations, linked to the above syllabi,
and are judged with the emphasis again on performance and
musicality. Successful candidates receive a medal and a certificate.
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Major
Examinations
• Intermediate Foundation - minimum age 12 years
• Intermediate - minimum age 12 years
• Advanced 1 - may only be taken at Centres
• Advanced 2 - may only be taken at Centres
The
Intermediate and Advanced examinations can be taken in either
of two categories:
A) As a dancer, or
B) As a dancer who will be expected to perform all the work
to their individual ability and to answer questions on aspects
of the syllabus.
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Enrico
Cecchetti Diploma
Candidates will be expected to have a full and complete knowledge
of the entire Cecchetti Method as contained in the Manual
and the two Allegro books. This examination may be taken by
candidates who have entered any other Major Cecchetti examination
but conveys no teaching status within the ISTD.
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Teaching
Qualifications
Those qualified to teach Cecchetti Classical Ballet will have
followed an extensive programme in order to gain their Associate
qualification. Thereafter they are encouraged to attend regular
courses in related subjects such as anatomy, history, music,
as well as keeping up to date with syllabus revisions and
teaching practices.
Parents
can be assured that the training given by a teacher of Cecchetti
Classical Ballet will be safe, well structured and given with
the student's best interests in mind.
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Professional
Examinations
• Associate
• Associate Diploma - Parts 1 and 2 (which give teacher
registration status)
• Licentiate
• Licentiate Diploma
• Fellowship
Full
details and syllabi of examinations can be obtained direct
from the ISTD Sales Department.
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