ABOUT

Federally incorporated as the Cecchetti Society of Canada, the Canadian Branch of the Cecchetti Faculty of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) was founded in 1949 by Betty Oliphant, the first ballet mistress of the National Ballet of Canada and co-founder, with Celia Franca, of Canada’s National Ballet School. In January 2011, the Cecchetti Society became independent of the ISTD and in 2018, changed its name to Cecchetti Canada. 

Cecchetti Canada is a national, non-profit, charitable organization and a founding member of Cecchetti International Classical Ballet (CICB).

The Honorary Patron of Cecchetti Canada is the eminent Canadian performer, author, lecturer and broadcaster, Veronica Tennant, C.C., LL.D.

Learn more about our patron, Veronica Tennant

 

OUR MISSION

Cecchetti Canada is a student-focused, national organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the Cecchetti Method of classical ballet and committed to the highest standards of training for dancers and teachers.

 

OUR PURPOSE

• Promote and preserve the Cecchetti Method in Canada
• Ensure a high standard of training for students and teachers
• Support knowledgeable and responsible teaching
• Encourage a measured modernization of style and teaching techniques
• Provide an effective liaison with dance associations around the world
  
   

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Promote a strong national identity for Cecchetti Canada and greater awareness of our method of training.
• Ensure that Cecchetti Canada functions and is accountable as a single, national organization.
• Determine a clear direction for international affiliations and accreditation.
• Provide opportunities for professional development.