Remembering the early days of Cecchetti Canada

Notes from Carole Chadwick

Following Betty Oliphant and Celia Franca’s inclusion of the Cecchetti Method in the NBOC’s annual Teachers’ Seminars, Carole Chadwick was instrumental in supporting the teachers across Canada who were beginning to study and teach the Cecchetti syllabi. Throughout her long career Miss Chadwick was a beloved mentor to many aspiring teachers. Her positive, artistic approach to the Method inspired us to realize its worth and delight in its study.

As Carole has been retired for some years, a number of Cecchetti Canada’s members may not have had the opportunity to meet her in person. With this in mind, I am extremely grateful to Miss Chadwick for writing this article, which I know you will enjoy!

Deborah Bowes