CECCHETTI SYLLABUS
Learning the Cecchetti method through a graded syllabus and with syllabus music, beginning with Primary work through the Maestro Cecchetti final Diploma.
GET TO KNOW US
Northville Ballet is a classical Ballet studio that trains dancers in the Cecchetti method of Ballet, and inspires them to dance for the glory of God. Watch Video
Northville Ballet Theatre is a non-profit 501(c) (3) ballet company, bringing the Classics and Contemporary Christian dance to our community. Our performance net proceeds and donations benefit local charitable endeavors, including Northville Civic Concern. Northville Ballet is the training school for our principal, soloist, corps de ballet and apprentice members of Northville Ballet Theatre. We also feature professional guest artists in all of our productions.
Northville Ballet Classes
NON-SYLLABUS
Ballet classes exercises based on the Cecchetti level and above of the dancers with non-syllabus music.
CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN
Choreography in a contemporary, modern, jazz or lyrical style, with the use of interpretive movement and worship sign language, expressing the message of a song, or inspiration of scripture.
TAP
An exciting dance form full of rhythm, syncopation, and life. This class is fun, high energy class, developing coordination of feet and rhythm!
MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS
Kathy Cooke
Founder | Artistic Director | Instructor in Ballet
Trained and inspired by Rose Marie Floyd, Kathy holds a BS degree in Ballet from Indiana University and is a Diploma Fellow of the Cecchetti Council of America. She served on the National Executive Board and Board of Examiners for several years. Professionally, Kathy danced with... read more.
ISABELLE VIDOSH
Associate Artistic Director | Instructor in Ballet
Isabelle holds her Cecchetti Advanced certificate as a dancer and has a Cecchetti Council of America Teacher Elementary Certification. She has danced principle roles in The Nutcracker, Coppelia, Sleeping Beauty and Swan Lake.
DANA COCHRAN
Instructor in Ballet | Adults
Dana Cochren is a member of the Eastern Michigan Committee of the Cecchetti Council of America and holds the Intermediate Teacher Certificate.
BROOKE JOHNSON
Instructor in Ballet | Christian Contemporary
Brooke holds her Cecchetti Council of America Student Intermediate Certificate as a dancer and Teacher Grade 2 Certification. She also teaches Contemporary Christian Dance.
Eliana Gibbs
Instructor in Ballet | Christian Contemporary
Eliana studied ballet under Kathy Cooke and holds her student Advanced Cecchetti and Cecchetti Teacher Grade 3 certifications. She is currently working towards her student Diploma and Teacher Grade 4 examinations. Performing as a Guest Artist for NBT, Eliana has danced the principal roles of Swanhilda in Coppelia and Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker.
CONTACT US
Northville Ballet | Northville Ballet Theatre 42333 W. 7 Mile Road, Northville Michigan 48167
PHONE (248) 924-8357
EMAIL TonyaH@northvilleballet.com