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The Nutmeg Conservatory
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Sharon Dante has assembled an international faculty that trains students in The Nutmeg’s training program – one that combines the fundamentals of the Vaganova methodology with a blend of neo-classical and contemporary styles. The Nutmeg offers both a year-round Residency Program and a Summer Program, each immersing students in intensive study and training.

As a holiday tradition, the Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory is bringing the classic holiday ballet show the Nutcracker to Torrington this Christmas. It’s a show performed by Nutmeg’s students every year, including children as young as 6 years old to performers as old as 19. Artistic Director Victoria Mazzarelli said each year, student performers bring a different personality to the show, and they’ll have different steps and costumes to present a fresh look of the Christmas tradition.


Ballet Training Curriculum
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Founded in 1969 by respected ballet teacher, Sharon E. Dante, The Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory has continued the commitment to Ms. Dante’s original vision of providing professional-level ballet training to aspiring young dance artists. Today, The Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory is recognized as a major professional ballet training organization in the United States and its professional programs are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance.

Individual Student Development Through quality training, education, and performance, The Nutmeg prepares its students for entry into the professional world of dance. One of the reasons The Nutmeg enjoys an international reputation for its training and placement of students after graduation is its emphasis on each student’s overall development, training, deportment, and the building of self-confidence. It is through this approach that The Nutmeg has produced outstanding students who excel in all areas of their lives.

Classical Vaganova Approach The fundamental schooling is founded on the classical Vaganova methodology. This unique curriculum is the Russian detail-based technique which has produced legendary dancers such as Rudolf Nureyev, Mikhail Baryshnikov and Natalia Markarova. The guiding principles of the Vaganova approach enable a dancer to develop the flexibility, strength, endurance, muscle memory, discipline, and attention to detail that are not only critical components of training, but essential for growth as a ballet dancer.

More Information [Click Here]

Professional Year Round

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Professional Year-Round Program: Two or Four years ~ Grades 9–12

The Professional Program is for the serious-minded dance student grades 9 through 12.  Most students who attend The Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory and participate in the Professional Program are already familiar with the basic structure of classical ballet from their childhood schools. An intense daily training program, The Nutmeg’s program focuses on methodical training in the fundamentals of technique and classical ballet theory classes. More Information [Click Here]

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The Post-High School Program: Two years ~ Grades 12–14

This growing Post-High School Program is an acceleration of the work of the Vaganova method. It is designed for the dancer who seeks additional technical and performance training in a performance-oriented student company prior to auditioning for a professional position. It is equally well suited for students who wish to dance more intensively and then continue their academic careers in a college or university setting. More Information [Click Here]




TSOB at The Nutmeg

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Founded in 1969 by Sharon E. Dante, the Torrington School of Ballet is committed to training young people in the art of classical ballet.  A special syllabus for Pre-Ballet has been developed for students ages 3-7.  An adaptation of the Vaganova Syllabus is used for all ballet training which begin slowly in levels one through three.  Every student, whether participating in an appreciation class or concentrated level, receives quality training in technique and eventually, pointe.  Students in levels 2-8 also qualify to audition for Nutcracker and Spring performances.2015-2016 Torrington School of Ballet. More Information [Click Here]

Course Descriptions:
  • Pre-Ballet
  • Children's Ballet Appreciation Programs
  • Children's Concentrated Training Program
  • 2015 Children's SUMMER Arts Workshop


Arts Extension Program at The Nutmeg

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Adult Intermediate Ballet with Eleanor D’Antuono on Mondays from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.  Best value:  8 weeks of class for $120.  You may also sign up for individual classes for $20/each.

Eleanor D’Antuono has been Nutmeg’s Resident Coach for over 20 years. At age 14, she joined the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, later The Joffrey Ballet, and ultimately American Ballet Theatre, where for more than 25 years she enchanted audiences as prima ballerina. She appeared at the International Ballet Festival in Havana and was the first American ballerina invited to appear with the Kirov Ballet. More Information [Click Here]

  • Adult Intermediate BalletInstructor:  Eleanor D’Antuono
  • Mondays 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
  • March 30 – May 18, 2015


Outstanding Performances

Nutmeg’s Nutcracker 2015 :

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Join Clara on a magical journey to the Land of Snow and the Land of Sweets where nothing is impossible and a little Clara’s most whimsical dreams become reality.  Meet a brave Nutcracker prince, fairies, kings and queens, and little toy soldiers who face an evil Mouse Queen in this timeless holiday classic.  There is something for everyone in this charming interpretation of ETA Hoffman’s story set to the music of Tchaikovsky with choreography staged by the artistic staff of The Nutmeg Ballet. This production features The Nutmeg’s professional trainees with cameo roles performed by students from the children’s program at TSOB at The Nutmeg.  This is a holiday tradition sure to enthrall audiences of all ages!

  • Sharon E. Dante, Founder and Executive Director
  • Victoria Mazzarelli, Artistic Director
  • Timothy Melady, Ballet Master

Showtimes:
  • Saturday, December 19th 2 pm & 7 pm performances
  • Sunday, December 20th 2pm performance
Tickets purchases are available online [CLICK HERE]
For more information call the Warner Theater Box Office: 860 489-7180


This website was created by Torrington INFO as a free community service in support of this valuable asset to our community. 
We are in no affiliated with the management of The Nutmeg Conservatory. Some content presented is from their website but the general presentation is 
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