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Franco De Vita teachers's wisdom.

Publication: Dance Magazine
Publication Date: 01-JAN-06 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Franco De Vita teachers's wisdom.(being interviewed)(Interview)

Article Excerpt
In 2005, American Ballet Theatre asked Franco De Vita to become the principal of the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School, a new institution devoted to training ABT dancers of the future. Born in Italy and raised in Belgium and France, De Vito combines a Gallic effervescence with a no-nonsense approach to teaching. His European sensibility was nurtured as a professional dancer in Germany and France. Upon retirement, De Vita acquired the Enrico Cecchetfi Diploma and received the highest teaching degree from the Accademia Nazionale di Danza in Rome. Before coming to the JKO School, he served as the dean of faculty and curriculum for the Boston Ballet School. De Vita spoke to DANCE MAGAZINE about his perspective on teaching and his priorities in starting a high-profile ballet school from scratch.

WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES OF ESTABLISHING A SCHOOL FOR A COMPANY LIKE ABT? In a way it's easier to start something than to take over an institution that has been established for many years. A long time ago, there was a school at ABT. Now we begin with a new school. I...

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