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Adrian Studios

117 W. Maumee St., Suite 3
Adrian, MI  49221
(517) 263-2947

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9508 Stephenson Rd.
Onsted, MI  49265
(517) 467-2425

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Ballet

Dance Center uses both the Italian Cecchetti method of Ballet and Dance Masters of America Ballet technique.

Fall-Spring 2008-2009 Ballet Classes

Location Day Time Class Instructor
Onsted Mon. 4:45 - 5:30 New Primary I Ballet with Pre Jazz (Ages 5 & 6) Carrie
Adrian Mon. 5:00 - 5:45 Primary II-III with Pre Jazz (Ages 7-9) Katie
Adrian Mon. 5:15 - 6:15 Grade III Ballet Technique Eleanore
Adrian Mon. 6:15 - 7:00 Floor/Barre & Stretch Eleanore
Adrian Mon. 6:15 - 7:15 Grade II Ballet Technique Katie
Onsted Tue. 4:00 - 4:45 Primary II-III Ballet with Pre Jazz (Age 8) Eleanore
Adrian Tue. 4:15 - 5:00 Primary I with Pre Jazz (Ages 6 & 7) Katie
Adrian Tue. 5:00 - 5:45 New Primary I with Pre Jazz (Ages 5 & 6) Carrie
Onsted Tue. 5:45 - 6:30 Primary Ballet I with Pre Jazz (Ages 5 & 6) Eleanore
Adrian Tue. 6:15 - 7:15 Ballet III-IV Katie
Onsted Wed. 3:30 - 4:30 Grade I Ballet Exam Eleanore
Onsted Wed. 5:00 - 5:45 Primary III and Grade I Ballet with Jazz Eleanore
Adrian Wed. 5:00 - 6:00 Grade II Pointe Anya
Onsted Wed. 5:45 - 6:30 Primary I Ballet (Ages 6 & 7) Eleanore
Adrian Wed. 6:30 - 7:30 Grade III-IV Pointe Anya
Onsted Wed. 7:45 - 8:45 Grade II Ballet Eleanore
Adrian Thu. 4:00 - 4:45 Primary Ballet II with Pre Jazz (Ages 7 & 8) Eleanore
Adrian Thu. 5:15 - 6:00 Primary Ballet II-III with Pre Jazz (Ages 8 & 9) Eleanore
Adrian Thu. 6:30 - 7:15 Primary Ballet III & Grade I with Pre Jazz (Ages 9-11) Eleanore
Adrian Thu. 7:15 - 8:45 Ballet IV-V Eleanore
Onsted Thu. 7:45 - 8:30 Intermediate DMA and Grade I Ballet Tammy
Adrian Fri. 4:15 - 5:15 Intermediate Pointe Eleanore

The Cecchetti method of teaching is based on the work of dancer and master Enrico Cecchetti.  The method, teaching anatomically sound principles and balanced exercise to work all the muscle groups.
Cecchetti was born in Rome, Italy in 1850 to a dancing family.  The Cecchetti's toured the US in 1857 and 1858 and performed in Philadelphia, New York, Boston, Baltimore, Louisville, New Orleans, St. Louis and St. Paul.
In London and at the end of his teaching career, a friend insisted his notes and exercises be written down and thus we have three manuals to follow.  To become a certified teacher of the Cecchetti Principles one must study with a member or coach of the CCA or ISTD and take examinations.

Ballet Links

Interactive Ballet Dictionary (Provided by ABT)

Cecchetti Council of America