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
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
Artistic Director | Ballet Instructor
Isabelle is a Diploma Fellow of the Cecchetti Council of America. She has studied the complete works of Maestro Cecchetti under Kathy Cooke and is passionate about passing this valuable method of ballet down to her students. Read more...
DANA COCHRAN
Ballet Instructor | Adults
Dana Cochren is chairwoman of the Eastern Michigan Committee of the Cecchetti Council of America and holds the Intermediate Teacher Certificate. She teaches ballet, tap, and adult classes at Northville Ballet. She also serves in the costuming department at Northville Ballet.
BROOKE JOHNSON
Ballet Instructor | Christian Contemporary
Brooke Johnson is a ballet and contemporary instructor and choreographer. Brooke has primarily trained at Northville Ballet under the instruction of Kathy Cooke for 12 years, and she currently holds her Cecchetti Teacher Intermediate certification. Read more...
ELIANA GIBBS
Ballet Instructor | Christian Contemporary
Eliana began her ballet training at the age of 11 under the instruction of Kathy Cooke, DFCCA. She now has passed the Cecchetti Advanced exam as a student and has achieved her Cecchetti Elementary (V) exam as a teacher. Read more...
Alicia Falzon
Ballet Instructor | Christian Contemporary
Alicia Falzon (Pomponio) is a teacher and choreographer and has trained in ballet, pointe, contemporary, modern, and worship dance for over 10 years, primarily at Northville Ballet Theatre. She has also trained at Christina’s Adult ballet, Eisenhower Dance Company, and Wayne State University. read more...
CONTACT US
Northville Ballet | Northville Ballet Theatre 42333 W. 7 Mile Road, Northville Michigan 48167
PHONE (248) 924-8357
EMAIL charlynl@northvilleballet.com