CHILDREN'S DIVISION  

AT THE NUTMEG

COURSE 
DESCRIPTIONS

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

  • Pre-School & Pre-Ballet Programs

    PRE-SCHOOL BALLET

    AGES 3-4

    An introduction to dance for the very youngest. This class is structured to develop listening skills, basic locomotive and creative movement in a fun musical setting.


    PRE-BALLET

    AGES 3-6

    Students in the Pre-Ballet programs are introduced to movement, rhythm, space, and shape through the teaching of fundamentals of locomotive motor skills and dance exercises appropriate for their ages. The structured learning environment also helps the child to develop vital social skills in a creative environment. The 45-minute class consists of floor work, basic posture rules at the ballet barre and the study of mime excerpts from classical ballets such as Nutcracker, Coppelia, and The Sleeping Beauty. Each semester culminates in an observation lesson open to family and friends.



    OPEN REGISTRATION. Schedule subject to change. Program tuition is based on approximately 35 weeks-September thru May-depending on the class level. Tuition will be prorated based on starting date. $45.00 Registration Fee is due at time of registration for all students. Tuition is due in full or 8 monthly installments (September thru April).

    Requests for adjustments or refunds for any reason other than a medical issue cannot be granted. In the event of an injury or illness, as determined by a physician, any refund amount may be allowed only at the full discretion of Torrington School of Ballet.


  • Children's Ballet Appreciation Programs

    Ballet Appreciation expands upon the use of the Nutmeg Ballet curriculum. The classes take the student through the study of classical ballet with a concentration on technique, fundamental basic terminology, and artistry.


    LEVEL 1+ LEVEL 2

    AGES 5-8


    LEVEL 3

    AGES 8-9+


    LEVEL 4

    AGES 8-10+


    LEVEL 5

    AGES 9-10


    OPEN REGISTRATION.  Schedule subject to change. Program tuition is based on approximately 35 weeks-September thru May-depending on the class level. Tuition will be prorated based on starting date. $45.00 Registration Fee is due at time of registration for all students. Tuition is due in full or 8 monthly installments (September thru April).

    Requests for adjustments or refunds for any reason other than a medical issue cannot be granted. In the event of an injury or illness, as determined by a physician, any refund amount may be allowed only at the full discretion of Torrington School of Ballet.

  • Children's Concentrated Programs

    The Concentrated Programs offer students the opportunity to begin more serious training in Classical Ballet. More organized and serious dance study in ballet technique and fundamental pointe/men’s work will be presented.


    LEVEL 6

    AGES 9-10+ (BY INVITATION or AUDITION)


    LEVEL 7 + LEVEL 8

    AGES 10+ (BY INVITATION or AUDITION)


    Open Registration. Schedule subject to change. Program tuition is based on approximately 35 weeks-September thru May-depending on the class level. Tuition will be prorated based on starting date. $45.00 Registration Fee is due at time of registration for all students. Tuition is due in full or 8 monthly installments (September thru April).

    Requests for adjustments or refunds for any reason other than a medical issue cannot be granted. In the event of an injury or illness, as determined by a physician, any refund amount may be allowed only at the full discretion of Torrington School of Ballet.

2023/2024 SCHEDULE

  2023/2024 CALENDAR

PERFORMANCE 
OPPORTUNITIES

PERFORMANCE 
OPPORTUNITIES

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES

 Students ages 6+ have various opportunities to perform throughout the year. 

Class demonstrations are scheduled during the year so that parents may enjoy experiencing

the progress their students have made.

MISSION

Founded in 1969 by Sharon E. Dante, the Children's Division at The Nutmeg (formerly 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. 




Founder, Sharon E. Dante

Artistic Director, Victoria Mazzarelli


School Administration

Lori Pagano


Email: tsob@nutmegballet.org 

Phone:  (860) 482-7375

Ballet Technique/Rehearsal Faculty

Victoria Mazzarelli

Joan Kunsch

Hope Bourque

Donna Bonasera

Melissa Raffanello

Alma Evertz

Denise Warner Limoli

Tim Melady




Modern/Hip Hop

Kate Sutter

Mikki Ferrigno


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