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NUTMEG CONSERVATORY for the ARTS 2009/2010

September 8

Students arrive (Arrival Time 9am – 3pm) Dinner at St. Francis Dance Instruction begins 3:45pm

September 9

8:45am Academic Program Community Room/Computer Reviews

October 12

Columbus Day – All classes and rehearsals as scheduled
Classes open for observation and parent visits.

November 11

Veteran’s Day – All classes & rehearsals as scheduled

November 18, 19, 20

Preliminary Student evaluations

November 24

Travel Day - Thanksgiving Break

November 28

Students must be ready for rehearsal no later than 10:30am Warm-ups 11:30 and full runs of Nutcracker

November 29

MANDATORY Studio NUTCRACKER DRESS REHEARSALS & parent volunteer assistance on move into the Warner Theatre

November 29 – Dec. 20

Production Weeks – The Warner & the Bushnell A detailed rehearsal & production schedule will be provided in November Staging Rehearsals all week at the Warner Theatre

December 4

Warner Dress Rehearsals open to visiting parents – pass required And may be obtained from the Dance Shop or Main Office

December 5 & 6

The Warner Theatre – Saturday and Sunday Matinees Only

December 8, 9, 10

Final Student Evaluations, Student Tapings and Photos In preparation for auditions and documentation each student Will be allowed to participate in a private photo session and taping Of variations at the Warner Theatre. A separate order form for parents will be made available in early fall

Dec 11

Full Technical Run at Theatre, visiting parents invited with pass

Dec 12 & 13

Three Performances of Nutcracker

Dec 12

9:30 P.M. 40TH ANNIVERSARY FINAL CELEBRATION AND NUTCRACKER RECEPTION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING RECEPTION.  PARENTS INVITED

Dec 15 -Dec 20

Staging and Performances at Bushnell Hartford. All stagings and runs are closed sessions due to Union regulations

Dec 19th & 20

Four performances of Nutcracker on the Family Series of the Bushnell

December 20 & 21

Holiday Break begins after final performance – All students must leave by 12pm

January 10 & 11

Students must return by 10am January 11 Dinner at St. Francis Dance Instruction begins 3:45pm

January 12

8:45am Academic Program Community Room

January 18-31

Emphasis on academics, student semester completion & ballet theory classes

January 18    

Second Semester Begins

March 27 – April 4

Spring break – Dorm closes 12pm March 27

April 5

Students must return by 10am April 5 Classes & Spring Repertoire begin at 3:45, Dinner at 6:00 Evening Repertoire

April 6

8:45 Academic Program Community Room

May 10, 11, 12  

Student evaluations

May 14

Last day academic classes

May 20, 21, 22

Graduation and Spring Repertoire 2010

   

*This calendar is subject to change without notice.  Subtractions and deletions may occur based on circumstances.