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Expert: - 6/13/2010


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My daughter is just about to take Grade 5 Cecchetti Ballet.  We are considering a move to another school where the school will consider pupils for a reduction in fees if they are RAD Grade 6.  Are these two grades comparable or is the Cecchetti Grade 5 slightly higher?

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Hi Belinda. I doubt that the two Grades would be considered comparable - they are stylistically so different. Cecchetti has been considered a more professional grade training for many years, but there may be a different perception of this at the RAD studio.....

I think that it would be reasonable to expect that your daughter could study in the Grade 6 RAD class - although it will be a change in style for her if she has only studied Cecchetti. Most studios would allow her to watch a class if she is a prospective student.

I hope this response is helpful -all the best, Dianne

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Dianne M. Buxton

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I can answer questions about ballet positions, ballet movements and ballet technique, pointe shoes and pre pointe exercise, mens training, ballet diet, general health issues related to dance, artistry, performance, modern dance, rehabilitation from injuries, and teaching ballet. I have taught ballet, choreographed, produced and directed dance companies. For any answers related to health questions I will offer my experience, and give references to information, but I also automatically include "see a professional".

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Graduate of the National Ballet School of Canada where I studied Cecchetti, Bournonville, Vaganova and Graham technique. Taught at the National Ballet School of Canada, York University, George Brown College and Harvard University.

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