Northern Plains Cecchetti Council

03/31/2025

Our regional Northern Plains Cecchetti Council committee held our annual CCA Liaison weekend exams and Cecchetti workshop and held our annual meeting all at our host studio Dance Gallery of South Dakota. Thanks to Jackie Kriens and Arthur Kriens.

Exams were held Thursday-Sunday, March 20-23, 2025 with our Liaison Peggy Wright, from Michigan who is a permanent examiner for the Cecchetti Council of America.

Peggy Wright also taught three upper professional level Cecchetti classes on Saturday, March 29th in the afternoon and Sunday, March 30th in the morning.
On Saturday afternoon:
⚫️ Grade 5 (Elementary V) 12:30 to 2:30 PM
⚫️ Grade 6 (Intermediate VI) 2:45 to 5:00 PM
On Sunday morning:
⚫️ Grade 7 (Advanced VII) 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM

03/24/2025

This coming weekend! Register online ASAP.
Our regional Cecchetti committee called the Northern Plains CCA is hosting a Cecchetti workshop. Our mentor (Peggy Wright) for the Cecchetti Council of America will be here from Michigan next weekend.
She is teaching the upper level Cecchetti classes on Saturday, March 29th in the afternoon and Sunday, March 30th in the morning. Each class is 2 hours (or more)! These classes are $30 each or $65 if you want to take everything! Here is the schedule...

SATURDAY, MARCH 29TH SCHEDULE
12:30 to 2:30 PM - Grade 5 (Elementary V) - $30
2:45 to 5:00 PM - Grade 6 (Intermediate VI) - $30

SUNDAY, MARCH 30TH SCHEDULE
9:30 AM to 12:00 PM - Grade 7 (Advanced VII) - $30

OR...$65 for all classes

In order to register, follow this link...
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2025-april-liaison-meeting
REGISTER FOR CECCHETTI CLASSES

If you are planning on taking a Cecchetti exam in the next 6 months or you would just like to learn more about the upper levels, this would be a great opportunity for you!

This is the registration for the 2025 April Liaison Classes for the Northern Plains Cecchetti Council Liaison Session. All classes taught by Peggy Wright, Principal Examiner for the Cecchetti Council of AmericaClass options:Saturday March 29th 12:30 PM- 2:30 PM Elementary Grade V2:45 PM- 5:00 PM Int...

01/15/2025

Congratulations to ARCC student Zoey Merkel! Zoey studies at the Aberdeen Recreation Cultural Center under Robin O’Neill, Jennifer Ring and Ashton Dennert, and is preparing for her Grade III exam this spring. She has been accepted to the Royal Ballet School for their spring intensive in April. We are so proud!!!

11/25/2024

Congratulations Becca Brusven on being the runner-up for the prestigious Cyril Beaumont Award in the UK! Keep up the hard work!

📣 Big Congrats to Becca Brusven!

Becca was part of Team CCA representing the Cecchetti Council of America as part of the Cecchetti International Classical Competition (CICB) this past summer earning an international scholarship. After accepting the scholarship and moving to the UK in September, Becca has achieved runner-up for the prestigious Cyril Beaumont Award in the UK and is proudly representing the Kate Simmons School.

What an incredible journey and recognition for Becca’s talent and hard work! Bravo 👏🏻

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08/28/2024

Join us as we grow together in the Northern Plains Cecchetti Council!

🌐 Strengthening connections through regional committees! 🤝✨

Did you know the formation of our regional committees is designed to enhance communication and collaboration across our community. These committees will help address local needs, share valuable insights, and ensure everyone’s voice is heard. By working together, we can foster a more inclusive and supportive environment.

Join your local committee today! Make a difference in your region. Let’s build stronger, more connected Cecchetti communities! 🌍

Learn more and get involved click the link in our bio and story!

07/24/2024

Northern Plains Cecchetti Council group on Tuesday evening at the welcome reception for the 2024 Cecchetti International Classical Ballet (CICB) and the 2024 Cecchetti Council of America Teachers Seminar Course at Hope College in Holland, Michigan.

Julian, Finn, and Becca are representing the CCA for CICB competition.



Picture by Bethany Lenhart
Left to Right-
Front Row: Arthur Kriens, Jackie Pederson-Kriens, Sunny Hannum, Sarah Easter, Becca Brusven
Back Row: Josh Easter, Julian Cole, Finn Murphy

07/21/2024

We are almost all here!! After multiple flight changes, we are happy to welcome the CICB competitors to Holland! This exciting week begins today.

07/21/2024

Join us this week at our CICB Competition event and be part of the buzz! Use our official Cecchetti Council of America hashtag in all of your posts, photos, and stories in Holland 2024 to support and celebrate your CCA team of competitors!! Let's make this event unforgettable together! 🇺🇸




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07/21/2024

It is going to be a great week!

Welcome to all the esteemed teachers joining us at the Cecchetti Summer School in Holland, Michigan!

We are thrilled to have you here for the Teacher Seminar, where we will engage in enriching discussions and classes to advance our shared passion for ballet education. Let’s make this an inspiring and productive experience together!