2016-17 Programs Brochure - The Nutmeg Conservatory for the Arts

of Directors
Sharon E. Dante
Susan Patterson P`96
Marc Trivella
Joel Perlotto
Joseph Fazzino P`01
Lee Carter
Peggy Hotchkiss
David Jones
Kerry Noble
Don Perdue
Cynthia Quinn P`03
Allen Young
Founder/Executive Director
President
Vice President
Secretary
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NUTMEG BALLET CONSERVATORY
Treasurer
Sharon E. Dante
Victoria Mazzarelli
Donna Mattiello
Timothy Melady
Guest Teachers
and Choreographers
Kate St. Amand `98 SYREN Modern Dance
Brian Simerson Contemporary Repertoire
Steven Ezra `02
Pete Walker `09
Helen Heineman
Emily Patterson Nicholas `96
Thomas Nicholas
Natasha Fielding Brooksher `92
Josh Brooksher
Moses Pendleton P`03
Alexandre Proia
Brian Reeder
Phillip Skaggs `98
Andrea Spiridonakos `94
MOMIX
Eleanor D’Antuono
Kirk Peterson
Joan Kunsch
Susan Szabo
Alexei Tchernichov
Kate St. Amand
Donna Mattiello `84 Academic Program Director
Lisa Lopez Business Manager & Parent Network Liaison
Jeanne Loper Marketing Director
Jo Anne LaVine Admissions Director
Holly Watson Facilities Director & Shop Manager
Karen Tuck Housing Director
Lori Pagano TSOB Office Manager
Mary M. Dante Office Associate
Kim McAllister `01 Dance Shop Manager
Jan Binette Security and Property Manager
Brian Reeder
Cathy McGregor Director of Volunteers
Don Perdue Company Photographer
Michael Boe Facility Oversite Manager
Roberta Boe Dance Shop Graphic Designer
Sally Alexander `78 & Jeanne Loper Assistant Housing Supervisors
Dr. Matthew Pagano, Dr. Brian Magna P`13 Sports Medicine Specialists
Donna Bonasera
Photographs by Don Perdue and Fazzino Photography
Member of the National Association of Schools of Dance.
Denise Warner Limoli
Supported in Part by the Department of Economic and Community Development.
The Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory
58 Main Street
Torrington, CT 06790
860.482.4413
Administration
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Victoria Mazzarelli `84 Artistic Director
Tim Melady `85 Principal Ballet Master
Eleanor D’Antuono Resident Coach
Kirk Peterson Artist in Residence
Joan Kunsch Associate Director
Susan Szabo `78 Children’s School Director
Donna Bonasera Ballet Associate
Cassie Sprance `11 Children’s Ballet Instructor
Denise Warner Limoli Senior Ballet Mistress
Alexei Tchernichov Senior Ballet Master
Guest Ballet Accompanists, Houry Schmeizl,
Dr. Michael Limoli, Tim Wallace
Artistic Advisor, Barry Hughson `88
Photo by Don Perdue
Artistic Staff
summer & residency nutmeg programs
2016-2017
at the southern gateway to the Berkshires
58 Main Street, Torrington, CT 06790
www.nutmegballet.org
Summer at the Nutmeg 2016
Nutmeg Residency Programs
The Nutmeg Summer International Program celebrated
its 45th season in 2014. Using the same approach as our
year-round professional training program, our summer
workshops train serious-minded students who wish to be
involved intensely in training as well as participate in quality
performance opportunities. Nutmeg’s Summer Program builds
dance skills and memories
for the individual with likeSummer Program
minded and highly motivated
Sample Schedule
students who are all pursuing
7:45 - 8:45
their dream, while providing
Breakfast
constant individual attention
8:45 - 10:15
to nurture a student’s personal
Ballet (6x per week)
Gallery Photos by Don Perdue
growth.
10:15 - 10:30
Break
Each year brings a new Nutmeg experience of warm summer
10:30 - 12:00
days filled with classical ballet technique, pointe/men’s work,
Pointe/Men’s Work/Theory/
contemporary and classical repertoire, and modern choreographic
Partnering/ Modern
workshops. Nutmeg places strong emphasis on our male dance
Technique
training program and offers female and male dancers of all levels
12:00 - 1:00
Lunch
the opportunity to attend regular partnering sessions, which is a
1:00 - 3:00
mainstay in the summer curriculum. Dancers in each of our training
Technique/Theory
courses have the opportunity to practice and improve partnering,
3:00 - 3:30
both in a class setting and in repertoire.
Break
Our summer programs often see repeat attendees seeking not only
3:30 - 5:00
support in pursuing a professional career, but also to reestablish
Repertoire
relationships with fellow students. Lasting friendships are nurtured
5:30 - 6:30
at our R&R events, field trips and Torrington’s weekly European Market
Dinner
Place along Main Street directly in front of the Nutmeg building
6:45 - 8:15
Evening Rep or Special
complex. There, students have the opportunity to shop and enjoy
Events
the ambience in one of New England’s most historic downtowns.
The Nutmeg campus is located in the heart of Torrington’s Downtown
Cultural District. All of our facilities have architectural beauty and historical significance, and are within
walking distance of each other. Colorful, comfortable rooms, refrigerators, and air conditioning are
available in all our locations.
Session I:
June Pre-Professional Training Program 2 weeks
Ages 10 to 14
June 19 - July 2, 2016
Resident Students $3,450
Daytime Students $1,850
The June Pre-Professional Program is designed for highly motivated younger dancers. This intensive
course includes Classical Ballet Technique, Pointe, Men’s Technique, Partnering, Male and Female
Solo Variations, Repertoire, Modern Dance and Ballet Theory. This program culminates in a public
demonstration in the Nutmeg Premiere Studio Theatre.
Session II:
July Professional Training Program 4 weeks
Ages 13 - 21 (Men to 21)
July 3 - July 30, 2016
Resident Students $5,445
Daytime Students $3,100
This program is intended for professionally-oriented dance students desiring to progress in both
technical and performance skills. This intensive program offers training in Classical Ballet Technique,
Pointe, Partnering, Male and Female Solo Variations, Men’s Technique, Repertoire, Modern Dance,
Yoga and Ballet Theory. Closing performances will be held at the Warner Theatre in Torrington. Tickets
will be on sale throughout July.
Session III:
August Professional Program 2 weeks
Ages 13 - 21 (Men to 21)
July 31 - August 13, 2016
Resident Students $3,450
Daytime Students $1,850
The August Professional Program includes both younger and more mature students wishing
to be in optimum condition upon entering their fall training or professional positions.
The Program curriculum is as listed above. This program culminates in a public demonstration in the
Nutmeg Premiere Studio Theatre.
Residency Training Program Academics
Sharon E. Dante, Executive Director,
founded the Nutmeg Ballet in 1969 and
has developed one of the most respected
pre-professional classical dance training
and performance programs in the United
States. The Nutmeg, now under the
artistic leadership of Victoria Mazzarelli,
has attracted students from numerous
states and foreign countries. Nutmeg’s
professional faculty members are
dedicated to the success of our students.
Young dancers have special qualities that are nurtured by the Artistic Faculty, Housing Directors and
Administrative Staff. Regular meetings are held to address any residential, educational or training
concerns of the young dancers. Nutmeg strives to develop the whole person as well as the artist,
instilling self-confidence, team spirit and care for detail in each trainee.
Performance History
Residency Program
Sample Schedule
8:00 – 8:45
Breakfast
9:00 – 10:45
Session One Academic
10:45 – 11:00
Break
11:00 – 1:00
Session Two Academic
1:00 – 2:10
Lunch/Free Time
2:10 – 2:30
(Pre-Class Conditioning)
2:30 – 3:45
Technique/Men’s Work
3:45 – 4:00
Afternoon Break
4:00 – 5:45
Technique/Pointe/Partnering
Repertoire
6:00 – 6:45
Dinner Break
6:45 – 8:00
Repertoire
8:00 – 10:30
Free Time/Evening Study
11:00
Lights out
(For NASD accreditation
purposes, clock hours defined
as 60 minutes.)
The Nutmeg Ballet is the performing unit of the
Conservatory and it maintains a full year-round and
summer performance schedule, offering rich opportunities
to our students. Nutmeg’s robust performance schedule
includes The Nutmeg Ballet performances at the Warner
Theatre, The Bushnell, as well as in our state-of-the-art facility,
designed specifically to transform the classroom environment
into an intimate performance venue. This vital performance
experience helps our dancers learn repertoire, costuming, stage
etiquette, and how to engage an audience -- all skills which
prove invaluable to our students’ future career possibilities.
Nutmeg performances have
been reviewed and acclaimed
by publications such as
The New York Times, Dance
Magazine, Pointe Magazine,
Network TV News Stations,
and other media. We are
especially proud of having
performed for His Excellency,
Pope Benedict XVI, at Yankee
Stadium in New York City in 2008. In addition, in the Summers of
2009, 2010 and 2012, The Nutmeg Ballet performed at Jacob’s Pillow’s
Inside/Out Series. Every July session culminates in a performance at
the Carole and Ray Neag Performing Arts Center at the Warner Theatre
where The Nutmeg Ballet is the resident ballet company.
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS,
TUITION AND APPLICATION PROCESS
please visit our website at www.nutmegballet.org
Or contact Jo Anne LaVine, Admission’s Director
860.482.4413 x304 or email: [email protected]
Nutmeg maintains a daily academic schedule for grades 8
– 12 using curriculum provided by Keystone National High
School (www.keystonehighschool.com) and supervised by
our Director of Academics. The mission of the academic
program is to provide
each student the
flexibility to pursue
professional-level
dance training while
simultaneously
nurturing intellectual
skills needed to excel
in the professional
dance world or in
another career choice.
Residency Training Program Dormitory Life
Nutmeg knows the importance of a positive living environment in the development of the overall
student, and dormitory life plays an important role in this. Upon making a visit, you will sample daily
life at Nutmeg with a tour and private meeting with the Housing Director who works to keep the home
aspect of Nutmeg life healthy and happy.
Our students build lifelong friendships while living and training at Nutmeg. Non-dance related activities
such as country hay rides, school dances, pumpkin carving and holiday giving projects build lasting
bonds. Students reside in either the Nutmeg dorm or our historic home in the heart of Torrington’s
downtown cultural district. In our dorm, a live-in Housing Director resides on the same floor as the
students; Resident Advisors are also present within all Nutmeg living facilities. High-tech security
systems are in place throughout our campus. In the main building, Nutmeg maintains a modern card/
code access full security system. Housing in our historic home is sometimes offered to older, post high
school students offering the opportunity to take on the transitional responsibilities of young adults.
Our food program is served in the dorms/house for breakfast and lunch and at the St. Francis School
Cafeteria for dinner. (In the summer, all three meals are provided at the St. Francis Cafeteria.) Colorful
and spacious rooms, wireless Internet, study rooms, a private library and kitchenettes are available for
our students’ use.
Students are expected to keep a clean and welcoming living environment. This responsibility shapes
essential life skills and habits. Nutmeg facility personnel perform a weekly assessment that ensures
that the students’ quarters are maintained at their optimum. Students and staff work together to
provide a living environment that is safe, clean, and inviting for everyone.