Teaching Cecchetti

10/10/2026

10/03/2026

When was the last time you saw this Petit Allegro from Sallie Wilson? 💙🩵

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This petit allegro challenges the dancers to both utilize the jump and the balance by pairing temps de cuisse and glissade with the slight rond de jambe on relevé. It also utilizes the Peer position of the arms, key in the Cecchetti technique. Make sure to elongate the breath between the rond de jambe and the glissades to give dynamics to the step!

Let us know if you try this one!

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09/27/2026

When was the last time you saw this Grand Allegro with a Big Body Bend? 💙🩵

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This grand allegro incorporates a big jump in the beginning (the technique of which we explained in a previous video) that requires pressing down further into the plié in order to land the jump and propel into the next step. Then, instead of springing up to a pique, this variation of the step includes a big bend forward, and swinging up to croisé front.

Let us know if you try this step!

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09/20/2026

When was the last time you saw this dynamic Men’s Grand Allegro? 🩵💙

Featuring dancewear from , this Men’s Grand Allegro step challenges coordination, rhythm, and dynamics. To find the weight shifts between steps, to reach forward on the elancé arabesque, to almost touch the ground with your fingers — all of these elements make up a wonderful, challenging Grand Allegro demonstrated masterfully by Victor Abreu (), a pupil of Diana Byer and current Soloist at New York City Ballet.

An important part of this step is the dart to arabesque. This accent should be sharp, but contrast with the flow of the next jump.

Let us know if you try this step in class!

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09/17/2026

Sometimes Long Lost Steps take a loooooong time to get right 🩵💙

09/16/2026

When was the last time you saw this Pas de Basque combination? 💙🩵

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This combination challenges the dancer’s agility by balancing the dynamics of pas de basque with the technique of the double pirouette. A common mistake is to anticipate the pirouette, throwing away the excitement and lift of the pas de basque. Instead, focus on giving each step its due time, and the flow of the combination will come naturally!

💃🏻 Giulia Faria
📍 New York Theatre Ballet School
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09/15/2026

When was the last time you saw this Grand Allegro combinations where you bend forward and touch the floor? 💙🩵✨

This fun alternative to a menage of tour jetés allows the dancers to feel the movement with the full body, and brings in a new plane of dancing — the floor! Full of feeling and emotion, this grand allegro is sure to liven up any ballet class!

Let us know if you’re going to try it :)

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09/11/2026

When was the last time you saw this Grand Allegro combination with a Jump in Attitude? 🩵💙

The most important part of this step is the coordination of the arms especially at the top of the jump. The breath of the arms at the top help to create a moment of pause at the top of the jump, as if the dancer floats up there for an extra second.

Not only is this step fun to watch, but it’s even more fun to execute (especially wearing Elevé Dancewear). Let us know if you try this one!

💃🏻 Giulia Faria
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09/11/2026

Exciting news! 💙🩵 Join Diana Byer, founder of Teaching Cecchetti and New York Theatre Ballet, for Teaching Cecchetti LIVE at Paul Taylor West.

Beginning September 16th, Diana Byer will teach twice a week at the Taylor Dance West (). Join her Open Intermediate/Advanced classes each week to build style, musicality, and skill and add some long lost steps to your repertoire.

🕰️ Wednesdays 10:00-11:30am
Thursdays 2:00-3:30pm

📍 Taylor Dance West
307 West 38th Street, 9th Floor

09/08/2026

Exciting news! 💙🩵 Join Diana Byer, founder of Teaching Cecchetti and New York Theatre Ballet, for Teaching Cecchetti LIVE at Paul Taylor West.

Beginning September 16th, Diana Byer will teach twice a week at the Taylor Dance West (). Join her Open Intermediate/Advanced classes each week to build style, musicality, and skill and add some long lost steps to your repertoire.

🕰️ Wednesdays 10:00-11:30am
Thursdays 2:00-3:30pm

📍 Taylor Dance West
307 West 38th Street, 9th Floor

Sign up: https://paultaylordance.org/center-dance-education/drop-in-dance/