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Top Notch Dance Education in a Family Environment.
Nutmeg's Dance & Theatre Co. was founded in 2000 with 11 dancers, a teacher, and a dream. Today, we operate in a 2,500 sq. ft. studio and have over 200 boys and girls dancing with us from Northern Connecticut and Western Massachusetts! Our goal is to provide top notch dance education in a professional, family like environment.
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Hi, everyone. Please read all of the information below in regards to ticket sales. If you have any questions, please email me at NutmegsDance@gmail.com, and I will get back to you as soon as I can. Thanks so much. ~ Online ticket sales will begin on Monday, April 22 at 10:15 am . There is no limit on how many tickets a family can purchase this year, however, there are no refunds, exchanges, or credits, so please, only purchase what you are certain you would like. ~ All tickets are $16.00 ~ Seating is reserved, so each ticket will have a specific seat. (Just a note to say I often watch from the sound booth in the very back of theauditorium, and the view is awesome, you do not need to be super close to have a really great view.) ~ Due to the East Granby's fire code, there is no standing in the auditorium, at anytime. Everyone that enters the auditorium must have a ticket/seat, thank you for understanding. ~ Handicapped spaces are available. These seats will be marked in purple, rather than red. These spots do not have a chair, they are only for wheel chairs - thank you! ~ When you arrive, you will show your downloaded/printed ticket, or, pull up your digital ticket on a mobile device. We can scan either way.Please be sure you have your correct ticket for the correct performance, i.e. a ticket for the 2:00 pm show will not scan for the 6:00 pm show. ~ There will be no ticket sales at the door. Tickets need to be purchased online. Tickets can be purchased up until 30 minutes into the show. Please let your family and friends know, thank you. ~ Parents are not required to watch all shows from the audience. You may decide to attend 1, or all 3 shows, it is totally your choice. However - please note that parents will need a ticket for any show they plan to watch from the audience. Dancer Show Policies (We realize all kiddos are different, so if you have any concerns about your dancer and what they do during the show, please just reach out to me.) ~ Dancers performing in the show do not need a ticket, unless you would like your young dancer (ages 8 and under) to come sit and watch the show with you after they’ve performed, and have their own seat. (If they sit on your lap, no need for a ticket.) ~ Dancers ages 9 and over will not come out into the audience at all during the show, they will stay back stage for the entire show, and bow with the company at the end of the show. ~ For dancers 8 and younger, there are a few options: ~ If their family is watching the show, they can be picked up backstage after they dance, and go to sit with their family (on a lap, or with a ticket/seat.) If they would like to bow at the end of the show, a family member should get them backstage to line up at least 2 numbers before the last dance. ~ If their family is not watching the show, they may be picked up backstage and brought home when they are done dancing, or, a female parent or guardian can stay backstage with them for the show so that they can bow at the end of the show. Tickets can be purchased here: https://28919.danceticketing.com/r/events/ (Again; please remember that there are no refunds or exchanges, so please only purchase what you are sure you will need. Thank you!) *Important: Please note that due to a very important family matter, I will not be available Monday during ticket sales, please contact Dance Recital Ticketing directly if you have any issues, or need help ordering. Their phone number is: ( 706) 550-1416. Thanks very much. Who's in What Show: As a reminder, this is who is performing in each show. (If your dance is not listed below, you are B Level or older, and will be performing in all 3 shows.) Wipeout (Tumbling Tots): Friday May 3 at 7 pm, Saturday May 4 at 1 pm Eye of the Tiger (Beginning Dance): Friday, May 3 at 7 pm, Saturday, May 4 at 1 pm All American Girl (Beginning Dance): Friday, May 3 at 7 pm, Saturday, May 4 at 6 pm Dig a Little Deeper (Ballet/Tap Combo): Friday, May 3 at 7 pm, Saturday, May 4 at 1 pm Wake Me Up Before You Go Go (Hip Hop A): Friday, May 3 at 7 pm, Saturday May 4 at 6 pm The Great Fairy Fountain (Ballet A): Friday, May 3 at 7 pm, Saturday May 4 at 6 pm This is Halloween (Beg. Acro): Saturday, May 4 at 1 pm, Saturday, May 4 at 6 pm School of Rock (Beg. Musical Theatre): Friday, May 3 at 7 pm, Saturday, May 4 at 6 pm Hardware Store (Boys Hip Hop): Friday, May 3 at 7 pm, Saturday May 4 at 6 pm He Mele No Lilo (Beg. World Dance): Saturday, May 4 at 1 pm, Saturday, May 4 at 6 pm Boogie Shoes (Beg. Tap): Saturday, May 4 at 1 pm, Saturday, May 4 at 6 pm Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride (Pre-Ballet): Friday, May 3 at 7 pm, Saturday, May 4 at 1 pm
Hi, recital season is here! We have sent emails, published the information in the Facebook group, and also on our blog. You can find rectial information on our website and in our Facebook Group . T-Shirts: If your dancer (or you) would like a t-shirt with this year's show poster design on the front, orders must be received by April 16 . If you are in the finale, this shirt is your costume You can place your order here: https://nutmegsdance.square.site/shop/2024-show-t-shirts/5 Rehearsals: You can find our rehearsal schedule here: Ticket Sales: Tickets for the show will go on sale Monday, April 22 at 10 am . I will be sending another email out with additional ticket information. Program Ads/Messages: If you would like to send your dancer an ad or message in the program, please email your desired ad or message to 3darlene.dkd@gmail.com by April 22nd. (You are welcome to put photos or graphics in your ad.) Ad/Message pricing: Standard Message: $20 (30 word limit) 1/4 page ad: $35.00 1/2 page ad: $60.00 Full page ad: $90.00 Inside front cover: $120.00 Inside back cover: $120.00 Payment can be made through Venmo: HeyMeg_Funk - thank you! *Please note that our programs will be digital this year, but we will be offering hard copy programs for purchase. Thank you. Show Order: You can find the tentative order for each show here: (Please note that each order is slightly different as we have a different group in each show, so please check closely.) Friday, May 3 Show Order Saturday, May 4 at 1:00 pm Saturday, May 4 at 6:00 pm Who's in What Show: As a reminder, this is who is performing in each show. (If your dance is not listed below, you are B Level or older, and will be performing in all 3 shows.) Wipeout ( Tumbling Tots ): Friday May 3 at 7 pm, Saturday May 4 at 1 pm Eye of the Tiger ( Beginning Dance ): Friday, May 3 at 7 pm, Saturday, May 4 at 1 pm All American Girl ( Beginning Dance ): Friday, May 3 at 7 pm, Saturday, May 4 at 6 pm Dig a Little Deeper ( Ballet/Tap Combo ): Friday, May 3 at 7 pm, Saturday, May 4 at 1 pm Wake Me Up Before You Go Go ( Hip Hop A ): Friday, May 3 at 7 pm, Saturday May 4 at 6 pm The Great Fairy Fountain ( Ballet A ): Friday, May 3 at 7 pm, Saturday May 4 at 6 pm This is Halloween ( Beg. Acro ): Saturday, May 4 at 1 pm, Saturday, May 4 at 6 pm School of Rock ( Beg. Musical Theatre ): Friday, May 3 at 7 pm, Saturday, May 4 at 6 pm Hardware Store ( Boys Hip Hop ): Friday, May 3 at 7 pm, Saturday May 4 at 6 pm He Mele No Lilo ( Beg. World Dance ): Saturday, May 4 at 1 pm, Saturday, May 4 at 6 pm Boogie Shoes ( Beg. Tap ): Saturday, May 4 at 1 pm, Saturday, May 4 at 6 pm Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride (Pre-Ballet) : Friday, May 3 at 7 pm, Saturday, May 4 at 1 pm
The 2023 - 2024 dance schedule is out. Nutmeg's Dance and Theatre Co. offers dance training for dancers of all ages in the Northern CT and Western MA region. You should be dancing!
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The seniors have spoken! Spirit week begins tomorrow! 🎉 dress up for school & rehearsals (other than dress rehearsal) Happy Tech week 2025! 🎉❤️🥹🫶🏽🤩
🎭 Join Nutmeg’s Dance & Theatre Co. for our 22nd Annual Spring Performance — NTV: Nutmeg’s Television! 🎶
Get ready for a show full of nostalgia and fun as our dancers bring your favorite TV themes and iconic songs to life on stage! From toddlers to seniors (ages 1.5 to 60+!), our incredible performers have been working hard to create a performance that’s sure to entertain and inspire.
✨ We can’t wait to share the joy, energy, and creativity our dancers and instructors have poured into this year’s show!
Performance Schedule:
📅 Friday, May 2 at 7:00 PM
📅 Saturday, May 3 at 1:00 PM
This is our special Mini Show, featuring our tiniest dancers and a selection of standout pieces from some of our advanced classes. This show runs approximately 75–90 minutes.
📅 Saturday, May 3 at 6:00 PM
📍All performances will be held at Suffield High School
🎟 Tickets are $18
Children 3 and under are free if seated on a lap.
🔗 Get your tickets online: https://28919.danceticketing.com
🎨: @4_darlene ❤️
Please note: Tickets will not be sold at the door—online purchase only. Thank you!
A few more… 🤭
a few picture day faves 🥰 thank you @haleyromephoto - you are amazing!! ❤️
Have you saved your seat at our Royal Tea Party Summer Program?! 🫖 🌹 🍰
Running August 4-8, 10 am-1 pm, this enchanting program invites little ones to step into the world of royalty with fun-filled dance routines, princess-inspired crafts, and a delightful tea party fit for a queen! Whether it’s a ballet-inspired waltz or a magical twirl, our young dancers will feel like they’re starring in their very own fairy tale. At the end of the week, we’ll host a grand “Royal Tea Party” where each little princess can show off their newfound moves to their families! 👑
Show Apparel Orders are due today by 9 pm! 🪩
Short sleeved Tee - head to the link in our bio and scroll allll the way down to order (this tee is the costume for finale!)
Hoodie, crewneck sweatshirt or tank top - see photos & Venmo Meg with your selection & size!
We will not be able to order any additional items after this evening, so remind a buddy so no one misses out! ❤️
Amazing show design by @4_darlene !! 👏🏼❤️🫶🏽
🎉 Dance Mode: ACTIVATED! 🎉
Get ready to groove with us at the Bluey: Dance Mode Summer Program from June 30-July 3! Perfect for little dancers ages 3-5, this jam-packed program will offer tons of fun with crafts, games, tasty snacks, and of course—lots and lots of dancing! 💃🕺
Hurry—early bird rates end April 20, so snag your spot before it’s too late!
✨ Let’s dance and make memories! ✨
Sign up today: https://www.nutmegsdance.com/summer-dance-2025
Calling all Galindas & Elphys! We have just 4 spots left for our Wicked Summer Adventure - we sure hope you snag one! Link in bio to save your spot 💚🩷
the tutus have arrived…costume season has officially begun! 🤍
More & more costumes are coming in daily! Our theme this year is tv shows…can you guess the show based on Clio’s costume?? ⭐️
Have you saved your spot for Summer yet?! We have so many exciting offerings (and they’re filling fast!) Head to our site to register and read program descriptions: www.NutmegsDance.com 🪩
📣 Calling all Descendants fans! Our Summer Intensive will be presenting an outdoor dinner theater show set to the music from Descendants! 💜🖤 (and don’t forget - before and/or after care is available for this program!)
We are so excited for Summer ‘25 - it’s going to be the best one yet! ☀️
Register now: www.ClassBug.com/Businesses/1711
“got so much love, got so much patience, learned from the pain, turned out amazing” 🌹
It’s true!! 🏰 Check your email for info! 🐭
‘lil sneak peek at summer ‘25 🎉 stay tuned…because we have some really exciting news coming VERY soon! 🎆
Happy Holidays to all our Nutmeg’s families and dancers, past & present! Thank you for making the last week of 2024 so much fun ☺️ We can’t wait to see you in the New Year! 🎄❤️✨
Happy Holidays!🎄🫶🏽☃️
Happy Thanksgiving Week! So many friends to be thankful for this year 🫶🏽💛🍁
We will be open for classes Monday + Tuesday, closed Wednesday-Sunday.
We hope everyone has a great holiday, and is able to enjoy quality time and laughter with family and friends.
Please know how grateful we are to have this extended studio family - we can’t imagine life without you! 🧡
The seasons are changing...but your kiddos can still have fun and stay active in the colder months! We have lots of classes that still have space available, and we welcome you to come try any of them - free of charge!
Take a peek at the list of classes that currently have space, and email NutmegsDance@gmail.com to set up your free trial. (We have classes for grown-ups with space available, too!)
Hope to see you soon!
www.NutmegsDance.com
208 College Hwy
Southwick, MA 01077
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Happy Halloween! Thanks for such a fun week, Nutmeggers! 🎃👻🧡🖤
We had the BEST time celebrating Clara’s 10th birthday yesterday! 🥳 We did some Descendants dancing, played oodles of games and ice breakers, laughed a ton, enjoyed yummy treats, and danced some more 💜 Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your celebration, Clara! Happy Birthday!! 🎂🎈
wait for it…💛💛💛
#cutenessoverload #halloween2024 #nutmegsdance #nutmegs25 #minion #minionlove
#beautyinprogress 🌱
choreo by @lexiromee 🤍
friends who tumble together stay together 🤸💛🤸🏼♀️
📸 photo credit to their fearless leader @anni_marie 🫶🏽
Something about dancing to Diana Ross on a Friday afternoon just makes you feel 👌🏽
Bring a Friend to Dance week is tomorrow through Saturday! 💃🏼 🕺🏼 Check your email for more info 🪩
✨ Instructor Spotlight ✨
After dancing with us for more than 10 years, our beloved Grace (a.k.a. Kluczy) is back, and this time, she’s at the head of the class! 🤗
In addition to dancing at Nutmeg’s, Grace attended the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts, and graduated from the Theater Dept in 2020. She went on to attend UNH, and graduated with a degree in Communications & Sales. Grace continued to perform in college, as a member of the Acapella group at UNH!
Grace’s favorite style of dance is Hip Hop; she loves the upbeat energy and exciting choreography!
In addition to teaching at the studio, Grace works at ADP as an account manager, and she is so very happy to be back home with family and friends ♥️
Come join Grace for Musical Theatre, every Monday at 5:15 pm! 🎶 🎭 🩷
✨ Instructor Spotlight ✨
You may know her as Lexi, or perhaps Louey, Lexi-Lou, Lexi Little Bit, ALEXA…but one thing’s for sure, she is a much loved fixture at Nutmeg’s! Lexi has been dancing with Nutmeg since before she could walk (no, really, swipe to see her early training with a 12 year old Nutmeg;)
Lexi began dancing at Nutmeg’s, and then continued her training at The Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts. She went on to graduate with a BFA in dance from UMASS Amherst. She also studied at The Alvin Ailey School, The Joffrey Ballet, and Earl Mosley Institute of the Arts.
Lexi loves taking Modern and Ballet classes, but her favorite style of dance to perform is Jazz, especially Fosse style 🤗 She also loves the energy of Hip Hop and African dance.
When she’s not creating dances, Lexi loves to create in other ways. She loves interior design, refinishing furniture, as well as knitting and pottery, too!
In addition to teaching dance at Nutmeg’s, Lexi is also a certified Pilates instructor, dance instructor at Suffield Academy, and co-choreographer of the musicals at GMHS with Nutmeg.
Check Lexi’s schedule below, and be sure to join her at the studio this week!
MONDAY:
Ballet C/D at 4 pm
Modern C/D at 5:15 pm
Partnering at 6:00 pm
THURSDAY
Adv. World Dance at 5:00 pm
Mat Pilates at 5:45 pm
SATURDAY
Mat Pilates at 9:00 am
Adult Ballet at 10:00 am
Adv. Ballet at 11:00 am
Adv. Modern at 12:30 pm
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Happy National Dance Day! 🌟 Our new dance season begins in 2 days, and we can’t wait to move together again. There is still time to join us! All humans and bodies welcome here! ♥️
#nutmegsdance #nutmegs2025 #nationaldanceday #lalaland #anotherdayofsun
2 days until we get a fresh batch of “first day of dance” pics 🥰📸🩷🪩🫶🏽
✨ Instructor Spotlight ✨
Ronnie began dancing at Nutmeg’s in 2013; our 10th year! Her first show was our 10 year celebration, and her senior year was our 20 year celebration ♥️ This is Ronnie’s 3rd year of teaching at Nutmeg’s, and we are so happy to have her!
Ronnie’s favorite style of dance is Broadway Jazz. She enjoys how each genre and story carries its own energy and character.
Ronnie is a sophomore in online college through Southern New Hampshire University, and she has been dying her hair unnatural colors for over 7 years. You might recognize Ronnie’s smile from Sunflower Smoothie Cafe; she was with us from our first day until our last, and was a treasured part of our team! 🌻
You can, and should, come dance with Ronnie every Tuesday & Wednesday at Nutmeg’s!
Tuesday:
Boys’ Hip Hop, Tumble, and Tricks @ 4:45 pm
Adv. Beg. World Dance @ 5:30 pm
Wednesday:
Hip Hop A @ 4:15 pm
Ballet A @ 5:00 pm
Link in bio to save your spot to dance with this all around awesome human! 🪩
✨ Instructor Spotlight ✨
Sadie has been dancing at Nutmeg’s since 2014. Her first show with us was “So We Think We Can Dance” (and we quickly saw - she sure could!)
Her favorite styles of dance are Hip Hop and Modern. She loves Hip Hop because you can just let loose and jam out to the music, and Modern because she loves being able to tell a story through her movement.
She is currently in her freshman year at Middlesex Community College, where she is studying Sports Media and Communications.
She loves to be around people, and especially little kiddos, in her free time! She also performs with local community theatre groups, and loves to pick up her camera and practice her photography whenever she has the chance. 📸
You can dance with Sadie at Nutmeg’s every Tuesday & Wednesday:
Tuesdays:
Hip Hop B at 4:30 pm
Wednesdays:
Jazz/Tumble Combo at 4:00 pm
Hip Hop/Jazz C at 4:45 pm
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A huge thank you to @jag.ink for bringing a dash of vibrant color, beauty, and a really great reminder, to our dance studio 🫶🏽🌸🌱🌼🍄💛
✨ Instructor Spotlight ✨
Faith has been dancing at Nutmeg’s for 12 years, and, though we don’t like to say it out loud, she is a Senior this year ♥️🥹
Though she loves all forms of dance, Faith’s favorite style of dance is Hip Hop, because she can lose herself in the music, and she loves the energetic, big movement that the style calls for. In her time at Nutmeg’s, Faith’s favorite pieces she’s performed are “Love on the Brain” and “Missy/Ciara Mix”
When she’s not at dance, Faith loves to be with children. After graduation, she hopes to stay involved at Nutmeg’s while attending nursing school, with the hopes of becoming a neonatal or pediatric nurse (and we know she’d make a wonderful one!)
You can dance with Faithy J on Thursdays and Fridays at Nutmeg’s:
Thursday at 4:15 pm: Advanced Beginner Broadway Jazz
Friday at 4:00 pm: Elementary Ballet
Friday at 4:45 pm: Elementary Hip Hop
✨ Instructor Spotlight ✨
We are so, so happy to welcome back our Acro instructor extraordinaire - Analise! 🩷
This will be Analise’s 6th year teaching at Nutmeg’s! She danced for 12 years before going to school for early childhood education. She took a few years off from dancing and acrobatics to work in the field, but always missed being in the studio, so found her way back to assist the lead instructors at Playstrong, and before she knew it, she was a lead Instructor herself!
She received her AFAA personal training and group exercise certifications to build her confidence in truly understanding all aspects of movement. She’s now been teaching for 17 years! She loves teaching at Nutmeg’s, as she loves being surrounded by so many passionate, creative, hard working humans.
Analise has been married for 6 years, and is Mama to their mini-me’s - Judson & Kit ♥️ She spends her days teaching her babies, and her nights teaching Acro at Nutmeg’s and Playstrong - and she wouldn’t have it any other way! 😊
You can come join Analise on Tuesdays at Nutmeg’s, where she’ll be teaching Tumbling Tots, Boys Hip Hop/Tumble & Tricks, and Acro I & II. We are so grateful Analise shares her talent, kindness, patience, knowledge and love with our kiddos, and we can’t wait for her classes to begin! 🤸
✨ Instructor Spotlight ✨
She’s baaaaack 🤗 After a brief hiatus (she just casually received her RN, became a full time school nurse, ran the dance program at Suffield Academy, and birthed two beautiful boys) Ally is back!
Ally began dancing at Nutmeg’s our very first year; 2003. She saw our Open House sign by the road, and the rest is history! Her favorite style of dance is Hip Hop; she loves the versatility, and how every dancer can add their own flare and energy to each move, while still doing the same choreography. She usually choreographs while driving, which provides great entertainment for Asher and Rainn!
In addition to being “Nurse Ally” at Suffield Elementary School, Ally also choreographs the musicals and runs the dance program at Suffield Academy.
This year, Ally will be co-teaching Adult World Dance with Nicola on Wednesday evenings, and this is for sure a class you don’t want to miss! 🪩
We know things at the studio are a little messy right now while we renovate, and we just want to thank you for your patience! We’ll be back in shape soon ✌🏽
✨ Instructor Spotlight ✨
We are so so happy to welcome our beautiful Bella back as an instructor at Nutmeg’s this year! Bella began dancing with us in 2012, and has pretty much lived here ever since 😉
Bella’s first show with us was our 10 year anniversary show, “Greatest Hits.” Her favorite style of dance is Hip Hop, because she can just let go and imagine she’s in a music video 📹 Her 2 favorite pieces she’s performed in at Nutmeg’s are “Be Our Guest” (she was Chip!) and “Homecoming” 🏈
Bella is a junior at UMass Amherst, and will be traveling abroad to Italy next year 🇮🇹 You can dance with Bella on Wednesdays in Ballet A, and Ballet/Tap Combo! 💕
Happy September! ✨
✨ Instructor Spotlight ✨
Sarah Rose began her journey with all the “Single Ladies” at Nutmeg’s in 2010 😉 And 14 years later - we are so grateful she is still here!
Sarah’s favorite style of dance is Broadway Jazz, she loves telling stories through dance, and pulling from the broad spectrum genres and techniques that Broadway offers. Fav choreographers are Fosse, Tilly Evans-Kruegar, Jerry Mitchell, and Kail and Blankenbuehler. She’s a musical theatre gal at heart! She has a BA from University of Massachusetts, Amherst in Music and Performing Arts;
MA from Johns Hopkins (Communication)
She’s a Mama of 2 pretty awesome dudes - Jordan and Ethan - both of who have taken at least one dance class with her :) #wakawaka And not to be forgotten - she plays the tuba!
BA from University of Massachusetts, Amherst in Music and Performing Arts;
MA from Johns Hopkins (Communication)
Professional Credits: Boston Cannons, Playhouse on Park (Teaching artist), Fosse (tour), Jullian James (Album), Crossing John at the Crossroads (Boston Theatre)
In addition to teaching dance, SR will be teaching at UMass Amherst this fall!
You can dance with SR every Tuesday at Nutmeg’s. This Fall, she’ll be teaching Beginning Musical Theatre, Ballet C, Broadway Jazz, and Dance Team! ✨
26 days until we begin again! 😊♥️ We still have space in several classes, and we’d love for you to join us! Link in bio for more info 🩰
Movin’ right along…old floor has been pulled up, new floor going down soon! Thank you, @delhomesma!
Feelin’ Summertime sassy ☺️
✨ Instructor Spotlight ✨
To know her is to love her! We are so happy that @reneek719 will be teaching at Nutmeg’s again this year!! She is a ball of energy that energizes and lights up every room she enters; while being the most caring and thoughtful teacher and mentor to her students.
Renee began dancing at Nutmeg’s in 2010 - her first show with us was “All You Need is Love,” dancing in the the “All the Single Ladies” routine. She has been dancing with us ever since, and , has taught Tap, Musical Theatre, and Cardio Dance at the studio.
She loves Tap, Hip Hop, and Latin dance because she loves the music, and, they keep her brain sharp! Her favorite role she’s ever played is “Eliza Doolittle” in My Fair Lady, and her dream role is Eliza from Hamilton! In her 20’s, Renee danced professionally in Boston in the Cole Porter show, “Night and Day.”
Renee will be teaching Adult/Teen Tap on Mondays at 5:15 pm - and this is a class you surely don’t want to miss!! ✨
✨ Instructor Spotlight ✨
It’s not that we were counting down the days until Annabelle came back home (we totally were) but man, are we so happy she did!
Annabelle began dancing at Nutmeg’s in 2013, and she’s never stopped! She also danced in the dance program at Westminster School, and received her BS in Dance from Skidmore College this past Spring. 👩🏻🎓
In addition to dancing, teaching dance, and choreographing, Annabelle will be teaching Kindergarten at Renbrook School this Fall!
Annabelle’s favorite style of dance to do, and choreograph, is Modern/Contemporary. And while we all admire her creativity, talent, and beauty in dance, we are also waiting for the day she finally shares the secret ingredient to her guacamole! 🥑
Annabelle will be teaching Ballet, Pointe, and Modern/Contemporary on Thursday evenings this Fall - do yourself a favor and come join her! ✨
More space to dance? Coming right up! 🕺🏼🪩💃🏼
#growingintoanewseason #nutmegsdance #nutmegs2025
✨ Instructor Spotlight! ✨
Nicola has been dancing since she could walk, dancing at Nutmeg’s for over 20 years, teaching at Nutmeg’s for 11 years, and dancing beside Nutmeg for over 30 years (which, we haven’t been able to mathematically figure out since we’re just barely into our 20’s 😉)
She is a Cardio Dance instructor extraordinaire; if you haven’t taken her class - you must!! Her favorite styles of dance are Hip Hop and World Dance, and her dream dance job would be dancing for Janet Jackson (if you grew up in the 90s…you know! 🔥)
Nic will be teaching Intermediate World Dance on Wednesdays at 5:30 pm, for grades 6-8. She draws on her experience taking Scottish dance, African Dance, and Zumba for this crazy fun and eclectic class. Her dances are always audience favorites at every show! Come join her!! 💃🏼
✨ Instructor Spotlight! ✨
While Allie might be new to our instructor line-up, she certainly is not new to Nutmeg’s! She danced at Nutmeg’s for years, studying Ballet, Modern, Tap, World Dance, Hip Hop, and Pointe. She assistant taught throughout high school, and taught for us her senior year. Allie went on to attend Salve Regina University, where she participated in their dance club, and now teaches 4th grade in Avon, CT! Her favorite style of dance is Hip Hop, because she loves the upbeat pace and energy of the music.
Lucky us - Allie is back at Nutmeg’s, and will be teaching Tap/Ballet Combo on Wednesdays. We are THRILLED to have her! 💃🏼
We are so excited for the start of our 22nd season! Registration is now open for all dance classes! 🤗 Classes are filling really quickly, so, if you have your heart set on a specific class, please be sure to sign up soon! https://www.nutmegsdance.com
If you have a dancer looking to study more seriously, and take several classes, be sure to check out our “Single Dancer Pass” option: https://www.nutmegsdance.com/tuition
As always, we do our best to make dance accessible for all; so we automatically apply a 10% to families signing up more than one dancer, AND, multiple class discounts, too!
Classes begin September 23 - we can’t wait to dance with you! 🪩
Is it Christmas morning?? Nope! It’s time to highlight your dance classes 🤗 #sisterbonding #nutmegs25
The wait is over 🤗 Head to the link in our bio to see our Fall schedule and pick your classes! 🪩
📸: @eleanor.karabetsos
Summer session begins tomorrow! Drop in or sign up for all 6 weeks. We cannot wait to be in the studio with all of you! 🪩 Link in bio ✨
I mean…maybe everyone should pause and take a “sassy freestyle walk” break on Thursdays?? 🤔😍💕
Save the date! We are SO excited to welcome @therosannak to Nutmeg’s for a Street Jazz Master class! 🤗 This is an open level class, for ages 14-adult. Save your spot soon - as they’re sure to go fast! This class is open to all dancers from all studios!
Rosanna Karabetsos was born and raised in Hartford, CT. She attended the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts. After graduating she jumped into her professional dance journey and developed a passion for her community. She served as the lead puppeteer and choreographer for Nightfall Hartford, an outdoor production that features giant puppetry, theater, live music & dance. Her involvement in this interdisciplinary project ignited her devotion for creating opportunities through the arts and dance. She went on to choreograph for numerous competitive dance teams across CT and the northeast. Rosanna’s commercial dance experience began with DFX Entertainment. Through DFX, she performed in various traveling productions as Dance Captain such as “Echoes of Sinatra” and Joby Rogers’ the Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience. Rosanna also spent a number of years working at Mohegan Sun Arena, stage managing and assisting the Game Entertainment & Presentation team. She simultaneously danced for the WNBA Connecticut Sun, which the arena houses until she relocated to New York City to dance for the NBA Brooklynettes dance team. Rosanna keeps her love for her home community alive by hosting live events such as the annual Small State Great Beer festival in Hartford, CT and the CPTV show “The Parkville Sessions”. She is the Vice President and a Resident Artist with the Hartford Dance Collective, and the Co-Director of the Dance Compnay at the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC. Rosanna has been fortunate enough to work with artists including BLACKPINK at the 2022 MTV VMAs, Alyson Stoner, Lil Kim, Busta Rhymes, Rakim, Lion Babe, Saint John, Pretty Poison, Clinton Sparks and New Kids on the Block. Rosanna’s choreography credits include Alabama State University, the University of Saint Joseph and Central Connecticut State University.
Head to Classbug (link in bio) to save your spot! 💜
Raise your hand if this is the only way you can say “Hey” now 😂🤠🫶🏽
A backstage peek into the journey to Never-Land ✨
Students! Did you know you can grab a Student Summer Pass at @sunfloweryoga_15, and move all Summer long, as often as you’d like?! Barre Workout, Yoga, Cardio Dance, Pilates, and more!
Head to the link in bio to grab your pass - and enjoy unlimited classes all Summer! ☀️🌻✨
Memorial Day Weekend Flash Sale for Summer Dance!
From today through Monday, we’re reinstating our early bird pricing for ALL Summer Day Programs and evening classes! This includes adult classes, too!
No need to enter any promo code, just head to ClassBug to sign up before Monday at 9 pm, when we switch back to our regular rates. https://classbug.com/businesses/1711/offerings
Check out all of our Summer Dance offerings, for ages 3-adult, here: www.nutmegsdance.com/summer-2024
we know it’s a long week, just keep that eye of the tiger 🐅
📸: @haleyromephoto #techweektuesday #nutmegs2024
Happy #nationaldanceday! And, happy first day of #techweek! 🩰🫶🏽🪩
📸: @haleyromephoto
Picture Day photos are up! Thank you for capturing our dancers so beautifully @haleyromephoto 🫶🏽
Photo link in bio 📸
The seniors have spoken! Spirit week begins tomorrow 🪩
#nutmegs2024
#disneyanddecades
#techweek
Tickets go on sale April 22! ✨
Poster design by @4_darlene 💕
So many wonderful options to keep you dancing this Summer! 🌟 Day & Evening programs for ages 3-adult, all levels welcome 💃🏼🕺🏼 Head to our website for more info & to save your spot! 🪩
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#stretchypantsseason
Look at all these beautiful Nutmeggers in Footloose the Musical at GMHS!! 😍 Come on out this weekend to support the Nutmeg’s fam, and see a truly GREAT show!! Link in bio to snag your tix! 🎭
Ok, so we feel a lil country on Mondays, too 👢🤠
We were feelin’ a little country this morning 🤠
Embrace your femininity and fierceness, build confidence, and most of all, have so. much. fun! Join us this summer!! All levels, and all bodies, are welcome! Ages 18+ 🖤 Class will be led by @alexandragary!
www.ClassBug.com/Businesses/1711
happy leap day! 💜 one last reminder that today is the last day to take advantage of our early-bird rates for all summer programs! We have day & evening offerings for ages 3-adult! Link in bio to save your spot 🪩
Adults! Come & join us this summer! 🩰 Early bird rates available until March 1. Link in bio to save your spot. ✨
February’s got us feelin’ jazzy 🤗
Tiny dancers are invited to bring their favorite stuffy (dog, cat, character, anything goes!) and together they’ll unleash the fun of a truly PURRfect dancing adventure. We’ll do crafts, learn dances, enjoy treats, and so much more! This dance PAWty will be a fun time...FUR sure! 🐾 💃🏼
Link in bio to save your spot - early bird rates good until March 1!
Your little one will have a blast dancing along with Elena and her friends at our Summer Dance Program! Each day dancers will enjoy crafts, games, and dancing focused around Elena of Avalor. This program will encourage creativity, learning, and most of all, FUN for your child! Dancers will be led by @annabelle_aber & @b_garbeck! 💜
Check out all of our summer offerings at the link in our bio. They are filling fast! Early-bird rates good until March 1! 💃🏼🪩🕺🏼
Our Summer Dance Intensive is a wonderful opportunity for dancers to truly immerse themselves in dance! We are so excited to offer a varied, and incredibly talented faculty, for these 2 weeks. Dancers will study Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Choreography/ Composition, Flexibility & Conditioning, and Hip Hop! It is such a fantastic way to improve technique, gain confidence, have fun, and forge wonderful friendships, too! Link in bio to save your spot!
🏕️ Tent? ✅ Headlamp? ✅ Camp Songs? ✅ New friendships? ✅ Runny camp eggs? ❌ Just like sleepaway camp, but better!
Join @b_garbeck & @annabelle_aber for Camp Nutmeg’s! We will dance, craft, and do all the best “summer camp” activities! We will set up tents, sing camp songs, play trust building games, make friendship bracelets, have a p.j. day, dance up a storm, and so much more!
Link in bio to learn more and save your spot! ⛺️
Super Dancers, unite! 💥 Your little one will dance their way through a week of super hero crafts, costuming, and dance! Each dancer will develop their own special superhero persona and name, and will make a cape and mask to match! Link in bio to save your spot! 🦸🏼♀️
Break out your boogie shoes! Join @ellie.karabetsos & @sophia.karabetsos for “That 70s Camp” July 22-26!
If you love tie-dye, bell bottoms, and Polaroid pictures, this program is for you! ☮️ We will work on 70s crafts, play games, and of course, dance to the best music of the era! The week will conclude with a mini performance for parents. Spaces are going fast for this one! Ages 5-8. Save your spot at the link in our bio ✌🏽♥️🕺🏼🪩
Hi, everyone!
The studio will be closed today due to the inclement weather :(
As a reminder - we add an extra week of classes, free of charge, to the first and third sessions, to account for probable snow days. This is the second Tuesday snow day, so, if we have any additional Tuesday cancellations, we will offer make up opportunities for those.
You can always reference our calendar, snow day info, etc, here: https://www.nutmegsdance.com/policies-and-procedures
Stay safe, and we look forward to dancing with you tomorrow!
Meg :)
We just want to extend a HUGE thank you to our community of families, dancers, teachers, volunteers, and audience members who all came together and made “A Hollywood Holiday” so special!
To our dancers - thank you for your hard work, dedication, grace, and joy! Your energy and joy were truly infectious, and brought smiles to so many! We are so proud of you.
We are so grateful to the parents who take the time to make this possible. We know how busy your lives are, and we are so grateful that you made time for this commitment. Thank you.
An event like this takes so many hands to pull off, and we all came together to make it happen. It is such a beautiful reminder of just how special our dance family is. And, it wouldn’t be anything without all of YOU!
We also want to thank Amy Lafleur, @amylafleurphotography, for her beautiful photography, and for so graciously sharing them with all of us! (All photos shared in this post were taken by Amy!)
On top of it all, we were able to use what we love as a way to raise funding for St. Jude’s - truly the best of both worlds, and what this season is all about.
Wishing you all a cozy holiday filled with peace, joy, warmth, and connection.
See you all in the new year!
Love,
Meg 🙂
Today is the day!! ☃️ Enjoy beautiful and joy-filled dancing, bring your littles to meet Elsa & Ana, Santa & Mrs Clause, Rudolph, and their friends, AND, best of all - support the brave little ones at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital ♥️ What better way to get in the holiday spirit?!
Shows are at 1:00 & 6:00 pm. Characters will be visiting before the show & at intermission!
Skip the line and grab your tickets ahead of time: (link in bio)
(If purchasing tickets at the door, we accept Cash & Venmo - thank you!)
Holiday fun! ❤️💚
Jump for joy! Holiday show tickets are now on sale! 🤗
Be sure to bring your little ones early for photos with Elsa, Santa & Mrs Clause, Buddy the Elf, and all their friends!! ☃️ (they will be visiting at intermission, too!)
Link in bio! 🎄
Tickets go on sale Friday at 9 am! 🎄 We hope you will join us!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 🍁🧡🍂
Wishing all our Nutmeg’s families a day filled with love, laughter, gratitude, and joy.
We are so thankful to have you as part of our Nutmeg’s family! 💛🧡🤎
We still have space available in several classes!! Email NutmegsDance@gmail.com to come & try a class! 💃🏼🩰🕺🏼
See our full schedule: www.NutmegsDance.com
👻 It's spooky time!! Wear your costume to class Tuesday, October 24- Monday, October 30! (just be sure you can still dance!) 🎃
*Just a reminder - the studio will be closed Tuesday, October 31 - be safe & have so much fun!
We threw it waaaay back last night ✨ who remembers this one??? 💛 #gosando
October 9-14 is Bring a Friend to Dance Week!! :-) Dancers are welcome to bring 1 friend to each of their classes all week long!
Please note, we do have a handful of classes (listed below) that are at/near capacity, so we are not able to accommodate buddies in those classes. Thank you for understanding!
Classes at/near capacity (we are not able to accommodate friends in these classes):
Hip Hop A (Mondays)
Ballet A (Mondays)
Int. Broadway C/D (Tuesdays)
Beg. Musical Theatre (Wednesdays)
Ballet/Tap Combo (Wednesdays)
Adult World Dance (Wednesdays)
Hip Hop C/D (Thursdays)
Adv. Ballet (Saturdays)
Adv. Modern (Saturdays)
friday funday 💕
don’t forget your first day of dance photos outside in front of our step & repeat! 🌟
busy weekend readying the studio! 😅 one more sleep…see you all tomorrow for the start of season 21! 🖤
something about getting so excited for a new season, makes me so sentimental about all the past ones ✨ can’t wait to create, laugh, move, and find joy as we begin this new year of dance! 🖤
Join Renee Thursdays at 7:30 pm for Adult/Teen Tap at Nutmeg's Dance & Theatre Co. - you will be so glad you did! Stomp, stamp, and shuffle with new and innovative choreography to a variety of tunes (you'll break a great sweat, too!)
For more info and to save your spot, head to: www.NutmegsDance.com
Today is the last day to sign up for tomorrow’s Hip Hop master classes with Dashawn! Link in bio to save your spot ✨
Calling all boys!!
Come join us for Boys' Hip Hop - every Wednesday at 6:30 pm - beginning September 20! Ages 6-10; no experience needed!
Heat to www.NutmegsDance.com for more info and to save your spot today!
Happy September! 🍂
“dancing is the closest thing to flying” ✨
it’s almost time to dance (we’ll, it’s always time to dance…but, we get to dance together SO SOON! 🤗) We have space available in many classes, ages 3 through adult - message us, or head to our website, for more info! NutmegsDance.com ✨
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