The Nutmeg Conservatory for the Arts

The Nutmeg Conservatory for the Arts The Nutmeg Conservatory is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization committed to creating world-class dancers

An American Classical Ballet Conservatory for grades 7-14 including academics for high school students. The mission of the Nutmeg Ballet Conservatory is to provide professional-level training, education and performance experience in classical ballet and other dance forms for young students dedicated to the art of dance.

Continuing our highlights of our amazing artistic faculty, today we are proud to feature Character Teacher and Ballet Fa...
08/21/2026

Continuing our highlights of our amazing artistic faculty, today we are proud to feature Character Teacher and Ballet Faculty member, Alexei Tchernichov!

A graduate of the Vaganova Institute and Bolshoi Academy, Mr. Tchernichov is a former principal dancer with the Kuybyshev State Ballet and son of Elena Tchernichova, former Principal Ballet Mistress of ABT. He brings a vast wealth of knowledge and experience in classical ballet technique and repertoire to The Nutmeg.

Elevate your dance training in our breathtaking studios. šŸŒŸ Audition videos are still being accepted for our Year-Round P...
08/19/2026

Elevate your dance training in our breathtaking studios. šŸŒŸ

Audition videos are still being accepted for our Year-Round Program!

Registration is also ongoing for our Childrenā€™s Division. And for adult dancers, we offer a variety of open classes. Thereā€™s something for every age and level at The Nutmeg.

Come dance with us! DM or email us at [email protected] for more information.



Photo credit: Tom Kutz

Itā€™s National Nonprofit Day! The Nutmeg Conservatory for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) organization aimed at providing profess...
08/17/2026

Itā€™s National Nonprofit Day!

The Nutmeg Conservatory for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) organization aimed at providing professional-level training, education and performance experience in classical ballet. With the support of our donors, we are working to expand access to scholarships and expand community programming.

Join us today in celebrating the amazing nonprofits that serve our communitiesā€”and consider supporting our mission today!

Even though itā€™s hot outside, itā€™s not too early to get excited for The Nutcracker!The Nutmegā€™s rendition of this enduri...
08/14/2026

Even though itā€™s hot outside, itā€™s not too early to get excited for The Nutcracker!

The Nutmegā€™s rendition of this enduring classic is a beloved tradition for countless families in Connecticut and beyond.

The Bushnell
Hartford, Connecticut
December 5 & 6

Warner Theatre
Torrington, Connecticut
December 12 & 13

Tickets are available now. Learn more and secure yours through our website.

From pre-professional programs to childrenā€™s classes and adult ballet, the Nutmeg, we have offerings for every dancer! E...
08/13/2026

From pre-professional programs to childrenā€™s classes and adult ballet, the Nutmeg, we have offerings for every dancer!

Enrollment is open for our pre-professional programs and Childrenā€™s Division. Whether you are just discovering the joy of ballet or are already an experienced dancer, join us in our beautiful studios to take your training to the next level.

Learn more here: https://www.nutmegconservatory.org

We are excited to share that Nutmeg post-graduate trainee, Grace Economy, has accepted a position with Ballet Austin as ...
08/13/2026

We are excited to share that Nutmeg post-graduate trainee, Grace Economy, has accepted a position with Ballet Austin as a Butler Fellow!

Join us in congratulating Grace on this achievement! ā¤ļø

Our Childrenā€™s Division Open House is today! šŸŒŸ
08/11/2026

Our Childrenā€™s Division Open House is today! šŸŒŸ

Today, as part of our series highlighting our amazing artistic staff, we are featuring Tim Melady, our Principal Ballet ...
08/10/2026

Today, as part of our series highlighting our amazing artistic staff, we are featuring Tim Melady, our Principal Ballet Faculty & National Tour Audition Director!

Mr. Melady offers his decades of professional dance experience to our students. A former principal dancer with Miami City Ballet and The Hartford Ballet, Tim has performed in more than 40 countries across five continents.

His career spans performance, touring, choreography, coaching, and teaching, including recent performances with the internationally acclaimed MOMIX.

A Connecticut native and proud dance educator, Tim is passionate about sharing his experience and love of dance with the next generation!



Hard to believe we wrapped up the last of our summer intensives yesterday! ā˜€ļø We had such a wonderful time with all of o...
08/08/2026

Hard to believe we wrapped up the last of our summer intensives yesterday! ā˜€ļø

We had such a wonderful time with all of our students and are so grateful for the energy and dedication you brought to the studio. While itā€™s always hard to say goodbye, we hope to see you all again this fall - or next summer!

Interested in joining us? Contact us today for more information. Weā€™d love to have you dance with us!


There are only a few days of classes left in our final Summer Intensive. This Friday we look forward to observation clas...
08/05/2026

There are only a few days of classes left in our final Summer Intensive. This Friday we look forward to observation classes as we celebrate these dancersā€™ incredible progress, applaud all their hard work, and welcome their families!


Address

58 Main Street
Torrington, CT
06790

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

(860) 482-4413

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