In a Cecchetti Grade 4 practical exam, is pointe work always required?

In a Cecchetti Grade 4 practical exam, is pointe work always required?

• A. Yes, it is always required.
• B. No, it is not included.
• C. It may be included if tested.
• D. Only if the dancer finishes at the grand allegro.

Answer: (C)

Pointe work in this grade isn’t automatic. In the Cecchetti practical exams, the examiner can include or omit certain elements depending on the candidate’s level and the session’s scope. For Grade 4, you won’t be expected to perform pointe work in every attempt; it may appear if the examiner decides to test it during that particular exam. If you are on pointe and your technique is ready, you could be asked to demonstrate it; if not, that portion may be skipped. This flexibility is why the idea that it may be included if tested is the best interpretation.