Cechetti Walkthrough with Diana Byer

Length: 36 min. Level: Beginner Space: Medium

Class Description:

In this short feature, Diana Byer leads you through her strategies in teaching the Cecchetti class. With fantastic explanations for how she works with young students, why she starts dancers off with certain exercises, and her ultimate ethos of creating lifelong dancers, this is a must for anyone who shares their love of dance. After class, sit back and enjoy an interview where we learn more about Byer’s history as a student of Margaret Craske, the renowned Cecchetti teacher, and her personal philosophy in teaching dance to the next generation.

About Diana

Diana Byer is the founder and artistic director of New York Theatre Ballet and its official training school, New York Theatre Ballet School.  Ms. Byer has performed as a principal with the Company and as a guest artist with ballet companies throughout the U.S.  Before establishing the Company and School, she performed as soloist with Les Grandes Ballets Canadiens, Manhattan Festival Ballet, New York City Opera Ballet, and the Juilliard Ensemble.  Ms. Byer received her principal dance training from Margaret Craske and Antony Tudor…Keep Reading