“Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.”
– Chinese Proverb
The Cecchetti Council of America is committed to raising the standards of the art of teaching ballet and works diligently to provide teacher members with up-to-date information and reference materials. The CCA encourages member teachers to continually refine their teaching skills and offers training opportunities across the country.
CCA teachers who attend these training sessions are continually updated on syllabus changes, current on grade level expectations, and informed of proper exam procedures. Teachers strengthen their ability to develop the dancer technically and artistically through the method. The CCA and its regional committees offer numerous Teacher Refreshers and Ballet Days as well as an Annual Summer International Teachers’ Course.
Member in Good Standing
A member in good standing upholds the bylaws of the Cecchetti Council of America, follows the continuing education requirements, and keeps membership dues current.
Only members in good standing are eligible to present student candidates for examinations. Teacher members may prepare and sponsor students up to their own level of certification.
Requirements & Obligations to Submit Candidates for Examinations
To present teacher candidates for examinations, a member in good standing must hold the Intermediate Teaching Certificate (LCCA). Sponsoring teachers must supply candidates with appropriate study materials to support proficiency in the academic components of each examination, including theory, history, music, and anatomy. A sponsoring teacher may prepare and present teacher candidates up to their own level of certification.
Continuing Education Requirement
To remain eligible to submit candidates for examinations, a member must continue to attend, within a three-year period, either:
- One National Seminar
- Two CCA Seminars of shorter duration
- Two CCA refreshers (either online or in-person)
Attendance at regional seminars and refreshers are submitted to the Executive Board. For more information on upcoming CCA Liaison, Teacher Refreshers or Ballet Days in your area, please click on the Regional Committee or the CCA Events page.