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Announcements: Haiti Update
Posted by: gailcp on Jan 22, 2010 - 11:15 AM |
Haitian CCA Member, Karol-Ann Vilaire, is safe.
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Announcements: Changes to the Graded Syllabus
Posted by: gailcp on Jan 19, 2010 - 10:58 AM |
Things to note in the new syllabus books that will be required for examinations in 2011.
At the last Examining Board Meeting the following changes and additions to the Graded Syllabus were made:
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Cecchetti News: Movement and Balance - Allegro
Posted by: gailcp on Jan 19, 2010 - 10:47 AM |
Article written by Cara Drower, London, 2009 (all rights reserved)
Note: Bibliography
Beaumont, C.W. and S. Idzikowski, (1977) A Manual of The Theory and Practice Classical Theatrical Dancing, London; ISTD (Revised edition)
Bruhn, E. and L. Moore, (2005), Bournonville and Ballet Technique, Hampshire; Dance Books (First published 1961)
Glasstone, R. (1997) ‘Some Thoughts on Jumps’, The Dancing Times, LXXXVII, No. 1041 June, 843
Vaganova, A. (1969), Basic Principles of Classical Ballet, New York: Dover Publications
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Announcements: Diploma Intensive
Posted by: gailcp on Sep 30, 2009 - 01:16 AM |
Introducing an Exclusive Cecchetti Diploma Intensive
Diane van Schoor, FISTD, Master Teacher and International Examiner, will present an intensive Enrico Cecchetti [Final] Diploma Course. This is the culmination of the study of the Cecchettti Method of training in classical ballet and is designed for professional students, dancers, and teachers.
The course will offer five days of in-depth study with Ms. van Schoor, who is currently Ballet Principal of the Royal Ballet School, White Lodge, London, England. The all-encompassing Diploma work will enhance knowledge of attendees and emphasize development of strength of technique, movement dynamics, musicality and style.
Note: Mark your Calendar for this wonderful opportunity! July 12 - July 17, 2010 on the beautiful campus of Hope College, Holland, Michigan. Read more about the course on our Summer Schools Page. Contact ccainfo@aol.com for more information.
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Cecchetti News: Haitian Dance, HIstory and Tradition
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 14, 2008 - 01:32 AM |
CCA Member, Eileen Herzog-Bazin, spent thirty one years living and teaching dance in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Appointed by Odette Weiner, CHAF’s founder and Artistic Director for Haiti’s famed Baccoulou Troupe. Acting as “seminar coordinator” for CHAF (the Comitée Haïtien Art & Folklore), a subsidiary of CIOFF (the International Council of Organizations for Folklore Festivals and Folk Art); Eileen helped to organize an unprecedented historical Haitian dance event entitled "Haitian Dance: History & Tradition".
Note: In 1997 Eileen was the recipient of a “certificate of appreciation” for her work. She was dubbed an “American-Haitian” by US Ambassador, William Lacy Swing, at the American Embassy, in Port-au-Prince, Haïti, along with several other prestigious Americans and Haitian personalities. She was recognized for her “Contributions in the Performing Arts & Intercultural Communication”; in short, for “valuable contributions in Promoting Mutual Understanding between Haiti and the United States”.
Note: Eileen is currently living in Florida and continues to support our member teachers in Haiti.
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