The Cecchetti Society Trust
From Studio to Stage 2026
The Cecchetti Society Trust was delighted to present From Studio to Stage on Sunday 19th April 2026 at The Royal Ballet School, Covent Garden. Elisabeth Swan, Chair of the Trust introduced the afternoon programme to the audience of teachers, students, parents and public. The Trust was honoured to welcome our Trust Patrons Dame Monica Mason, former Director of The Royal Ballet and Kevin O’Hare CBE, Director of the Royal Ballet. Guest participants were Johane Casabene, Diane van Schoor, Daniel Pratt, Ruth Brill, James Streeter and Jakob Wheway Hughes. Young dancers who performed were the Cecchetti Classical Ballet Scholars and students from vocational training schools who won prestigious Trust Scholarships in 2025/26. The event showcased a range of the work the Trust support and the programme included -
From Civitanova to the World: The Life and Legacy of Enrico Cecchetti - Presentation by Johane Casabene
Cecchetti Days of the Week - Diane van Schoor & Vocational Students. Accompanist: Roland Thompson
Cecchetti Classical Ballet Scholars
Class 1 - Le Café Choreographer: Holly Unnuk
Class 2 - The Keys of the Piano Choreographer: Tarryn Owen
Class 2 - Resonant Drift Choreographer: Liliana Del Valle
The Chickens’ Dance from La Fille mal gardée - Frederick Ashton.
Répétiteur Daniel Pratt & Vocational Students. Accompanist: Anastasia Matkovskaia
In Conversation - Ruth Brill, Trustee, talks with Kevin O’ Hare, CBE, Director of The Royal Ballet.
Winners Solos - Cecchetti Malta Awards & Cecchetti Society Trust Vocational Awards 2025/26
Repertoire Coaching – The Sleeping Beauty - James Streeter Répétiteur - First Soloist, English National Ballet coaching Jakob Wheway Hughes - Artist, English National Ballet. Accompanist: Julia Richter, Senior Company Pianist, English National Ballet
To read a review by Lisa Hunter of this memorable afternoon, or to view a gallery of a selection of photos taken by Elaine Mayson, please click on the links below.
FROM STUDIO TO STAGE 2026 REVIEW
FROM STUDIO TO STAGE 2026 CST PHOTO GALLERY