| NATIONAL AUDITION TOUR BEGINS SATURDAY,
JANUARY 10, 2010
We will visit
27 major cities.
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| January
Guest Artists |
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Barry Hughson 1988 Nutmeg Graduate
and currently the Executive Director of Boston Ballet will work with couples from January 8-10th. He will return prior to the concerts in March to teach classes and meet the entire student body.
Natasha Fielding Brooksher 1992 Nutmeg Graduate
former Boston Ballet Soloist will work with the entire student body from
January 11-15th. Ms. Brooksher is a
schooled Vaganova teacher and has dedicated her career to the teaching
of methodical ballet. Students will enjoy this special week of
review and getting themselves back in shape after the holiday.
SYREN Modern Dance
Kate Meehan Armand and Lynn Peterson
will be here to work with the entire student body and graduate candidates starting on January 18 and we will be setting new work to be premiered at the March 19th and 20th performances.
Coming in February and March
(dates TBA)
Brian Simerson will set an excerpt from The Brandenburg Concerto
Kirk Peterson and
Denise Warner will be here in March to collaborate with
Eleanor D'Antuono to set excerpts from Sleeping Beauty to be used in the May Graduation Performances. |
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STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS
from recent Warner Photo Shoot with
Kim Fazzino
 Junior Cameron Clark practices his split jump.
Sophmore Abbey Kowalec performs an elegant Pas de Chat
Freshman Kyree Nauden showing great potential!
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Welcome back to Nutmeg!
From the desk of Sharon E. Dante, Founder/Executive Director
Hello Students, Parents, Volunteers, Alums and Friends,
I
just wanted to congratulate all involved in the 2009 Nutcracker
Season. We had four sold out performances in Hartford and
excellent performances in Torrington and we were excited to see the
growth of all of our dancers, from the littlest angel to the most
proficient waltz dancers in the production. The dancers and
choreographers of Nutcracker are to be congratulated on an
extraordinary season! A special thanks to the professionalism of
our outstanding Nutmeg Faculty including Victoria Mazzarelli, Eleanor
D'Antuono, Tim Melady, Ronald Alexander, Susan Szabo, Joan Kunsch
and our special guest artist Thomas Evertz.
While all of
you are enjoying your holiday break, the management and faculty are
gearing up for your return to Nutmeg on January 10th. Class will
start promptly at 2:00, January 11th with our first guest artist of the
year, Natasha Fielding. We have just signed a contract with the
Warner Theatre to perform in the Carole and Ray Neag Performing Arts
Center on March 19th and March 20th. See the announcement about
this choreographic weekend in this newsletter. We will also have
open classes for observation so that parents and friends can observe
technique classes prior to attending the performances. You will
want to plan your trip to Torrington in advance if possible.
Tickets for the weekend of March 19th and March 20th will go on sale on
January 9th at the Warner Theatre Box Office, 860-489-7180.
We
will look forward to the return of our students on January 10th and
11th at which time the first of several weeks of guest artists will
begin with a syllabus review while the Nutmeg Staff conducts the first
semester evaluations. See more information about our Guest
Artists in this newsletter.
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I M P A C T
Dance Collaboration in cooperation with The Nutmeg Ballet,
SYREN Modern Dance and Special Guest Choreographers
An Evening of Contemporary and Classical Repertoire
Friday, March 19, 2010 8:00 PM
Saturday, March 20, 2010 8:00 PM
A pilot program with The Warner Theatre:
The Carole and Ray Neag Arts Center's Studio Theatre
Seats: $25, $15 for seniors age 65+ and students 21 and under
On Sale to Warner Members now, on sale to the general public
January 11, 2010
A CONTEMPORARY DANCE CONCERT
PERFORMED BY
The Nutmeg Ballet in
cooperation with SYREN Modern Dance, and Repertoire works by
Choreographers: Brian Simerson, Joan Kunsch, Victoria Mazzarelli &
Moses Pendleton
Featuring:
DOLCE World Premiere - Kate Mehan Armand/SYREN
The Brandenburg Concerto - Brian Simerson
Sky Saga and Seascape Excerpts honoring the Sculpture of Ann Scoville and choreographed by Joan Kunsch
New Works by Barry Hughson & Victoria Mazzarelli |
From the desk of Ronald Alexander
Mid-Term
evaluations of Nutmeg resident and day students will be conducted
from January 11th to January 25th. This mid-term will be the
first of two evaluations done annually. The second
series of evaluations will be conducted at the end
of the school year--in May. The
students will be meeting with several faculty members to review their
progress in ballet training in the following general
areas: ballet technique, pointe work, partnering, performance
techniques and overall attitude and deportment. There will be
discussions highlighting students strengths and suggestive
areas for improvement. These discussions
will lay the groundwork for future evaluations and career
planning. These evaluations will be conducted
simultaneously with the daily work of regular faculty and guest
artists during the first two weeks following the
holiday break. Both students and parents will receive copies
of these evaluations. The principal will conduct all follow up
discussions by appointment. Please feel free to contact Mr. Alexander
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Students visit Bard College to watch ABT perform
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Important Winter/Spring Dates
January 4 - March 15 Nutmeg's National Tour Begins
To view the schedule please visit
www.nutmegconservatory.org
January 10 - 11 Return and Start of Winter Sessions
Evaluations by schedule for all trainees
Guest Teacher Natasha Fielding Brooksher
January 18 SYREN Modern Dance in house the full week
Evaluations continue
January 28 Second Semester Begins
Feb/March Dates TBA Guest Artists Brian Simerson, Denise Limoli,
and Kirk Peterson
March 19 - 20 IMPACT - A CHOREOGRAPHIC
COLLABORATION
March 27 - April 4 Spring Break - Dorms close 12 PM March 27
April 5
Classes and Spring Repertoire rehearsals begin
promptly at 2 PM
April 6
9:00 Academic Program Community Room
May 10, 11, 12 Student Evaluations
May 14
Last day Academic Classes
May 20, 21, 22 Graduation & Spring Repertoire 2010
Detailed information wil be made avaialbe in the
March Newsletter | |
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