nutmeg programs - The Nutmeg Conservatory for the Arts

of Directors
Sharon E. Dante
Susan Patterson P’96
Marc Trivella
Joel Perlotto
Joseph Fazzino P’01
Peter Andrighetti
Peggy Hotchkiss
Kerry Noble
Don Perdue
Cynthia Quinn P’03
James White
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Board
Founder/Executive Director
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Sharon E. Dante
Artistic Staff
Victoria Mazzarelli ‘84
Tim Melady ‘85
Eleanor D’Antuono
Alexei Tchernichov
Kirk Peterson
Susan Szabo ‘78
Joan Kunsch
Denise Warner Limoli
Barry Hughson ‘88
Brian Simerson Kate Mehan & Lynn Peterson
Steve Apatow ‘86
Akemi Kerber and Dr. Michael Limoli
Victoria Mazzarelli
Artistic Director
Principal Ballet Master & Production Manager
Resident Coach, Artist in Residence
Senior Ballet Master
Artist in Residence
Children’s School Director, Ballet Mistress
Associate Director
Senior Ballet Mistress
Artistic Advisor
Contemporary Repertoire
SYREN Modern Dance
Bio Mechanics
Guest Ballet Accompanists
Timothy Melady
Guest Teachers
Kirk Peterson
Alexandre Proia
Eleanor D’Antuono
Brian Simerson
Joan Kunsch
Susan Szabo
Photographs by Don Perdue and Kim Fazzino
*P = Parent of Nutmeg Graduate
Donna Mattiello
Member of the National Association of Schools of Dance.
Supported in Part by the Department of Economic and Community Development.
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Founder/Executive Director
Director of Admissions/Business Manager
Academic Program Director
Housing Director
Front Office Manager
Dance Shop Manager
Facilities Director
Assistant Housing Supervisors
Playbill and Development Committee
Publicity & Community Outreach
Creative & Graphic Designers
Communications Liaison
Parent Volunteer Network Chair
The Nutmeg Conservatory for the Arts
58 Main Street
Torrington, CT 06790
860-482-4413
Administrative
Sharon E. Dante
Jo Anne LaVine
Donna Mattiello
Karen Tuck
Mary M. Dante
Holly Watson Jan Binette
Jan Binette, Jeanne Loper
Ronnie Vasko
Jean Sands & Jack Sheedy
Don Perdue, Jeanne Loper, John Vrabel
Peggy Hotchkiss
Lisa Lopez
Alexei Tchernichov
Photos by Don Perdue
Frank Augustyn
Natasha Fielding Brooksher ‘92
Josh Brooksher
Debbie Fratta
Helen Heineman
Emily Patterson Nicholas ‘96
Thomas Nicholas
Quinn Pendleton ‘03
Moses Pendleton P’03
Alexandre Proia
Dustin Shane ‘03
Phillip Skaggs ‘98
Andrea Spiridonakos ‘94
SYREN Modern Dance Company
MOMIX
Photo by: Don Perdue
summer & residency
nutmeg programs
The
Nutmeg Ballet
Conservatory
2013-2014
Department of Economic
and Community
Development
at the southern gateway to the Berkshires
58 Main Street, Torrington, CT 06790
www.nutmegballet.org
Summer at the Nutmeg 2013
The Nutmeg Summer International Program will celebrate its 44th
season in 2013. Three separate courses are offered for the preprofessional, professional and apprentice levels of dance training.
The program is designed for each graded level and offers an intensive and detailed curriculum and performance opportunity to
produce results that will last throughout the future training of each student.
Using the same approach as our year-round professional training
program, we advance our summer international workshops as a platform
for training serious-minded students who also wish to be involved
intensely in training as well as participating in quality performance
opportunities. Nutmeg’s Summer Program builds dance skills
and memories for your child with like minded students and highly
motivated students who are all pursuing their dream.
Summer Program
Sample Schedule
7:45 - 8:45
Breakfast
8:45 - 10:15
Ballet (6xs) or
Modern Technique (2xs)
10:15 - 10:30
Break
10:30 - 12:00
Pointe/Men’s Work/Theory/
Partnering
12:00 - 1:00
Lunch
1:00 - 3:00
Technique/Methodology
3:00 - 3:30
Break
3:30 - 5:00
Repertoire
Nutmeg places strong emphasis
on our male dance training
program and offers female and
male dancers of all levels the
opportunity to attend regular
partnering sessions.
Nutmeg’s Male Division is well known for producing quality dancers and partners.
Dancers of all ages have the opportunity to practice and improve partnering technique in
our extensive Summer Programs including to some degree the youngest trainees in the
June pre-professional time frame. Repertoire including group partnering selections is a
mainstay in the summer curriculum.
At some point everyone is a first time Nutmegger. Therefore, we take pride in maintaining
a welcoming environment for fellow trainees, faculty and staff. Our summer programs
often see repeat attendees seeking support in pursuing a professional career. Each year
brings a new Nutmeg experience of warm summer days of classical ballet technique,
pointe/men’s work, repertoire, modern choreographic workshops, and classical repertoire.
Lasting friendships occur at our R&R events, field trips and Torrington’s weekly European
Market Place along Main Street directly in front of the Nutmeg building complex where
students have the opportunity to shop and enjoy the ambience in one of New England’s
most historic downtown neighborhoods.
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. To find out more about our Summer
6:45 - 8:15
Program, and if it is right for you, please attend one of our national auditions, submit a
Evening Rep or Special
DVD audition (see details on our web site), and/or contact our Admissions Office, jlavine@
Events
nutmegconservatory.org or call 860.482.4413, x304 and our Business Manager JoAnne
LaVine will assist you with questions and admission start-up. Upon audition and acceptance into the Summer Program details
about living on campus and/or our Residency Year- Round Program requirements will be discussed and forwarded to you.
5:30 - 6:30
Dinner
Session 1 The June Pre-Professional Training Program 2 weeks
Ages 10 to 14
June 16 - June 29, 2013
$3,195
Daytime Program $1,600
The June Pre-Professional Program is specifically designed for the highly motivated younger female and male dancer.
This intensive course of instruction includes Classical Ballet Technique, Pointe and Men’s work, Pas de Deux, Classical
Male and Female Variations, Repertoire, Modern Repertoire, Yoga and Study of Ballet Methodology. This intensive 14 day
pre-professional program culminates in a demonstration/performance in The Nutmeg Premier Studio. All resident students
in this program are housed in our main dormitory located within the building complex with 24 hour supervision and is limited
to 35 live-in students. Individual attention is a major part of the June Program. (Airport pickup for extra fee.)
Session 2 The July Professional Training Program 4 weeks
Ages 13 - 19 (Men to 21)
June 30 - July 27, 2013 $5,225
Daytime Program $2,825
Nutmeg’s four week, Professional Training Program was developed for the serious-minded dance student interested in
furthering both technical and performance skills, with an intensive daily program in a professional training and rehearsal
environment. This concentrated program focuses on well-rounded dancers with an emphasis on Classical Ballet Technique,
Pointe, Partnering, Variations, Men’s Technique, Men’s Variations, Repertoire, Modern, Yoga, and Ballet Theory. The program
offers top quality teachers from Nutmeg’s renowned faculty and master guest teachers who will focus on the learning process
and growth of each individual student. This program will culminate with The Nutmeg Summer Dance Festival performed
at the Warner Theatre. Tickets will be on sale for all the final performances at the commencement of the Summer Program.
The last two days of classes parents are invited to observe classes and rehearsals. (Airport pickup for extra fee.)
Session 3 The August Apprentice Program 2 weeks
Ages 16 - 19 (Men to 21)
July 28 - August 10, 2013
$3,195
Daytime Program $1,600
This course is for mature students who wish to supplement their summer training to prepare for an audition, or to return
to Nutmeg, a company or a university program. Nutmeg offers these students two daily intensive ballet technique classes
in a professional minded setting, in addition to pointe and variations class, and a number of repertoire classes with master
teachers and choreographers. There will be additional classes in Modern Improvisation, Yoga and Bio Mechanics. Dancers will
also have a chance to work with Nutmeg Graduates now performing in major companies around the world. The program will
culminate in a performance and demonstration in The Nutmeg’s Premier Studio, and will included a visit to the world famous
Jacob’s Pillow where Nutmeg has performed for the past two summers on the Inside/Out performance space. Acceptance
to this more advanced program will be based on the level of achievement at auditions and a further discussion with
the Admissions Department. Performance venue and times will be confirmed in the spring of 2013. (Airport pickup for
extra fee.)
Nutmeg Residency Programs
Residency Training Program Academics
Nutmeg celebrates its 5th decade as one of the most respected
classical dance training programs in the United States. Classical ballet
training is the foundation of our curriculum, where quality education,
training, and performance of dance have continued to carry forward
as hundreds of Nutmeg graduates move on to professional careers or
university dance departments. Young dance trainees, driven to explore
their dance capabilities through a training school environment, have
unique and special characters that need nurturing and comradery to
achieve their full potential. The year-round program is perfect for a hard
working, focused student. Only a select group of students are chosen
yearly for Nutmeg’s accredited training programs. Our standards are
high and we seek candidates who are inspired to excel in their dance,
academic and community life.
The
Nutmeg
maintains
a
full,
daily
academic
schedule for grades 9 – 12
administered by The Keystone
National High School (www.
keystonehighschool.com) and under daily supervision by our Academic
Program Director. In cooperation with the Torrington Public Schools, students
have access to tutors in language, math and other subjects in addition to
preparation classes for SAT exams. For further Academic Information, please
contact JoAnne LaVine, Business Manager & Admissions Administrator, at
860.482.4413 x304, or email jlavine@nutmegconservatory.org.
Nutmeg’s professional faculty members are dedicated to the success
of our students. Under the direction of the Artistic Staff, Housing
Directors, and the Administration, the staff conducts regular meetings to discuss the ongoing living, educational, and training
needs of each student. Nutmeg’s ambitious academic and training schedule helps
to develop each student’s overall confidence and self-esteem. This consistent
daily focus on each student’s training needs and deportment produces a detailoriented, respectful, and disciplined trainee. Our students train for almost 6 hours
a day. Classes and levels are sized to allow the faculty to know each student and
give proper attention and corrections. A student’s training is mastered through
daily methodical and technical lessons in Classical Ballet Technique, Pointe,
Men’s Work, Partnering, Repertoire, and Performing. The Nutmeg Ballet is the
performing unit of the Conservatory and it maintains a full resident year-round
and summer performance schedule offering outstanding performance
opportunities to The Nutmeg students.
The Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory recognizes that concentrated dance training
needs to take place alongside serious academic studies at a high school level. The Conservatory Academic Program (CAP) addresses
these needs by offering students in grades 9 through 12, an in-house, quality, pre-collegiate education in preparation for their
future careers and continued education. Accredited through the National Association of Schools of Dance and in cooperation with
the Keystone National High School, The Torrington Public Schools and area University Programs, Nutmeg’s combined live/study and
internet based schooling program offers the student a well rounded academic education.
Since our inception we have emphasized partnering and our male dance training program. This fundamental understanding and
experience of partnering gives young dancers aspiring to enter the professional dance world enormous advantages. Nutmeg’s Male
Division is known for the quality of dancers and partners it produces. Female dancers of all ages have the opportunity to practice
and improve their partnering technique while attending The Nutmeg.
Gaining vital performance
experience helps our
trainees to learn repertoire,
costuming, stage etiquette,
and how to engage an
audience. Nutmeg’s full
performance
schedule,
including The Nutmeg
Ballet performances at
The Warner Theatre, The
Bushnell and other tour
sites, allows the dancers
to hone these skills, all of
which prove invaluable
to our students’ future
career possibilities. Our
performances take place
in major theatrical venues as well as our state-of-the-art facility, designed
specifically for dance training. Nutmeg performances have been reviewed
and acclaimed by publications such as The New York Times, Dance Magazine,
Pointe Magazine, Network TV News Stations, and many others over the years.
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 and at the Carole and Ray Neag Performing Arts Center at the
Warner Theatre where The Nutmeg Ballet is the resident ballet company.
Residency Program
Sample Schedule
7:45 – 8:45
Breakfast
8:45 – 10:30
Session One CAP ( 5x per week)
10:30 – 10:45
Break
10:45 – 12:30
Session Two CAP (5x per week)
12:30-1:30
Lunch/Free Time
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 also works with planning student activities
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 one of our historic homes in the downtown cultural district of
Torrington.
Younger students live in Nutmeg’s main facility. A full time, live-in
Housing Director resides on the same floor as the students, and
Resident Advisors are also present within all Nutmeg living facilities. Hightech security systems are in place throughout our campus. In the main
building, Nutmeg maintains a modern card/code access full security
system. Security for our students is a priority of our Board of Directors
and Staff. Historic and homey, our campus housing prepares the older
and post high school student for their next level of training along with the
opportunity to take on the transitional responsibilities of a young adult. All
of our facilities have architectural beauty and historical significance, and are
within walking distance of each other. Our campus is located in the heart of
Torrington’s downtown area and 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, 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 are provided a
living environment that is safe, clean, and inviting for everyone.
1:30-2:00
(Pre-Class Stretching)
Please contact Jo Anne LaVine, Business Manager & Admissions Administrator, to schedule a personal interview, arrange a tour,
or take a class as our guest, at 860.482.4413 x304, or email: jlavine@nutmegconservatory.org
2:00-3:30
Technique/Men’s Work/
Pointe Session One
Please visit our website, www.nutmegballet.org, where you can review additional information, learn more about Nutmeg’s
history, and view photos of our trainees.
Gallery Photos by Don Perdue
3:30-3:45
Afternoon Break
3:45-5:15
Technique/Men’s Work/Partnering
Session Two
5:15-6:00
Intro to Repertoire
6:00-6:45
Dinner Break
6:45-8:00
Evening Repertoire
8:00-8:30
Free
8:30-10:30
Evening Study
11:00
Lights out
(subject to change)
The Nutmeg Ballet
performance season
offers
multiple performance
opportunities.