ARCO CITY BALLET - OUR DIRECTOR

MEET CECILIA CASTILLO FISHER

Founder & Artistic Director of

Arco City Ballet School

Professional Certifications and Diplomas

Dance Education

American Ballet Theatre, National Training Curriculum, Certified Teacher All 7 Levels and Partnering
University of East London, Methodology of Classical Ballet Technique, Level 3
Professional Ballerina and Artist, Trujillo Municipal Ballet School
National Ballet Examiner, Dance Masters of America
Pedagogy of Classical Ballet Technique, All 8 Levels, Trujillo Municipal Ballet School
Methodology of Classical Ballet Technique, All 8 Levels, Trujillo Municipal Ballet School
Certified Ballet Instructor, Dance Masters of America
Certified Ballet Instructor, Dance Educators of America
Progressing Ballet Technique Certification

Direction and Leadership

General & Artistic Direction of Classical Ballet School, Trujillo Municipal Ballet School
Administrative Direction of Classical Ballet School, Trujillo Municipal Ballet School
Scenic Direction of Classical Ballet School, Trujillo Municipal Ballet School

Other Relevant Certifications

Member of International Dance Council, UNESCO
Member of the Global Diplomatic Forum, London UK
Professional Pointe Shoe Fitter, for Gaynor Minden in New York City
Balance/Auditory/Vision Exercises Technique Certification
Modeling Instructor, Karen Shirley School of Models
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Program

Awards and Recognitions

Congressional Recognition for International Cultural Diplomacy (August 2025): Officially recognized by the Peruvian government for an exemplary trajectory in International Cultural Diplomacy, which has elevated Peru's prestige and successfully consolidated bilateral relations with the U.S.

Global Ambassador of Peruvian Culture (July 2024): Recognized for an outstanding international career as an Artistic Director and promoter of Peruvian arts, establishing me as a Global Ambassador and a role model for the advancement of our culture worldwide.

Cecilia Castillo Fisher is recognized for her role in the singular Guinness World Record event, "The Most Ballet Dancers on Pointe" This extraordinary feat, showcasing 230 ballerinas in a captivating spectacle in Central Park, New York, USA, on August 2, 2010, stands as an impressive display of exceptional large-scale artistic collaboration.
An ABT-NTC Certified Teacher, Cecilia Fisher earned the esteemed American Ballet Theatre - National Training Curriculum, Affiliate Teacher Award, Broadway, New York City (2015-2017). This significant recognition underscores her expertise and aligns her with the unparalleled standards of one of the world's leading ballet organizations.

Awarded 'Performing Arts Teacher of the Year' ('You Make The Difference' Award) for establishing a new benchmark of excellence in Performing Arts instruction at Bradley Academy Charter School, Goodyear, Arizona, USA (June 2012)

Mentors

Cecilia Fisher has been profoundly influenced by the guidence and expertise of steemed mentors, including:

Stella Puga, Director of Ballet Municipal of Trujillo, Perú
Mansur Kamaletdinov, Acting Artistic Director of the Bolshoi Theater, Russia

Their guidance and expertise have significantly influenced her approach to classical ballet, flamenco/spanish dance and artistic vision.

Collaborations and Influences

Cecilia Fisher has had the privilege of working with and learning from renowned professionals in the dance industry, including:

Monica Mason, Artistic Director of Royal Ballet Academy, London, UK.
Kathryn Wade, Director of the English National Ballet, London, UK.
Franco de Vita, Theatre La Scala, Italy
Raymond Lukens, American Ballet Theatre, NYC, USA
Linda Machado, Artistic Director of Un Corazon Flamenco, Arizona, USA.
Guillermina de Bedoya Schoendorff, Director of Studio de Danza Guillermina de Bedoya, Madrid, Spain
Erika Ruiz Rengifo, Director of Vision de la Danza Art Center, Trujillo, Peru.
Francisco Lang, Angelita Reyes Milan, Daniel Santos, Mercy Delgado, Fidel Herruet, Cuba.

This collaboration has enriched her artistic vision and informed her approach to teaching and directing at Arco City Ballet School.

Performance Repertoire

As a professional ballerina, Cecilia Fisher has performed a wide range of roles, including:

Classical Ballets:

- The Nutcracker, Don Quixote, Giselle, Coppélia, La Sylphide, Paquita, La Fille Mal Gardée, Rosamunda, Las Silfides, among others.

Contemporary and Neoclassical Works:

- Clase de Danza, Tango Episodio, Beethoven's 7th Symphony, La Espera, Alice in Wonderland, Requiem a Vallejo, Oda a la Alegria, Peter and the Wolf, Carmen, Babba O'Relly, Tommy, Kory Quenty, among others.

Palos Flamencos and Spanish Folk Dance

- Rumba Flamenca, Verdiales, Tangos, Bulerias, Sevillanas, Jota Aragonesa, Paso Doble, among others.

Academic Background

Artistic Training Center "Alicia Alonso"
Trujillo Municipal Ballet School
Trujillo Municipal Professional Ballet Company
Architecture and Urban Planning, Cesar Vallejo Private University
Ceramics and Sculpture, Macedonio de la Torre Fine Arts School of Trujillo

Diverse Dance Skills and Leadership

With over four decades of dedicated experience as a Classical Ballet Master and Professional Ballerina, Cecilia is a distinguished dancer and educator, internationally recognized as a Cultural Ambassador of Peru by the National Congress.

She holds esteemed certifications, including Level 7 certification from American Ballet Theatre and her credentials as a National Ballet Examiner with Dance Masters of America, and is a proud member of International Dance Council, UNESCO.

Her extensive background encompasses diverse styles, from Classical Ballet to Flamenco, Folk, Character, Tap, Latin, and Spanish Dance.

Cecilia has demostrated significant leadership to her field. For 18 years, she headed the Fisher Fine Arts Center and Ballet Phoenix School, and for nearly 15 of those years, she directed the dance program at the Maryvale Community Center in Phoenix.

Her professional journey also includes over a decade teaching in Montessori Elementary Charter Schools in Arizona and 5 years leading the Rexburg Arts Center. Additionally, she served as an Activity Director for Senior Citizens at The Homestead Assisted Living in Idaho.

Arco City Ballet

Cecilia launched the Arco City Ballet School in January 2025. Her goal is to share her passion and knowledge of dance with the community. She offers world-class training that inspires creativity, discipline, and encourages hard work in every student.

Life Beyond the Studio

Outside the studio, Cecilia finds joy and balance in her personal life. She served a full-time mission before marrying Robert Fisher III 25 years ago, and together they are parents to seven children. Away from ballet, Cecilia loves to cook spicy Peruvian dishes and cherishes sharing meals with close friends and family.