The Cecchetti Convention is a wonderful experience! It is such a pleasure to refresh my knowledge of the Cecchetti Syllabus that I learnt when I was a student, particularly when I find I can remember most of it!

Jacqui has set up a little gem of a course in a corner of Devon totally dedicated to keeping the Cecchetti method alive. I will certainly go again and again…..

In May 2024, our daughter, Darcey started learning the disciplines of: ballet, tap and musical theatre at Devon Dance Centre. Under the instruction of Miss Jacqui and Miss Shannon, Darcey has come on in leaps and bounds! In only 20 ballet lessons, she achieved a Distinction in her Primary ballet examination in November 2024. We were especially pleased as she had been held back in her previous school and now shows such promise. It’s wonderful to see Darcey happy, has made new friends and is excelling in her chosen classes. Thank you to Devon Dance Centre for nurturing Darcey’s potential. 

I met Jacqui and her formidable family in Forlì at the 2024 International Cecchetti Summer School. Since then, I have taken part in two CCBCs and started my DDE with Jacqui herself as my tutor I also join her online Advanced 2 Cecchetti ballet classes . At Devon Dance Centre, I feel at home. As I live in Scotland, it is lovely to have the opportunity to visit at least twice per year for training and getting together with peers that share the love and passion for ballet and the Cecchetti method!

Big things are going to happen for the Cecchetti method in Devon, many thanks to Jacqueline Lewis