Nutmeg’s Joan Kunsch wins prestigious literary award
July 6, 2014
Congratulations to The Nutmeg’s Associate Director, Joan Kunsch!
Joan’s poem “Night Blizzard” has just won an International Publication Prize from The Atlanta Review, and will be featured in the fall 2014 issue. Her poem was chosen among thousands of submissions from across the globe and we couldn’t be prouder.
This is actually the second time Joan’s work has received this coveted award. The first was in 2006, with “Ballet Teacher’s Brief Bio.” This poem is featured in her book and CD, “Playing With Gravity,” available in the Dance Shop at The Nutmeg.
“Playing With Gravity” and accompanying CD will be featured in this week’sMain Street Market Place on Torrington’s Main Street,
July 10th from 5-9 pm. She was selected for this honor by Jessica Hodorski, Director of the Torrington Public Library. Why not stop by and visit?
IN THE MEDIA
In the days leading up to opening night of The Nutcracker, the music of Tchaikovsky flows out of the third-floor studio at the Nutmeg Ballet Conservancy in Torrington during dress rehearsals. It’s time to make costume adjustments, finesse dancer movements, and remind performers to smile at appropriate times. Read the full article https://litchfieldmagazine.com/onourradar/behind-the-scenes-at-nutmeg-ballets-the-nutcracker
