Arts and Entertainment
January 24, 2024
From: Mill Ballet SchoolEn Pointe
Keeping you on pointe with Mill Ballet & Roxey Ballet
A Look Ahead...
January 20th: Children's Classic Stories Auditions
January 27th: Children's Classic Stories rehearsals begin & parent meeting
February 29th: deadline to register early for Summer Dance
Summer Dance Registration is Open
Dreaming of summer and warm weather on these frigid days? Us too! Make your summer dance plans now to secure your spot. We offer programs for students ages 4-18, including a Fairytale Dance Camp for our youngest students, Dance Intensives for students ages 7 and up, and the return of our Choreographic Workshop. Head to our website to read more about each program and register before March 1 to save on tuition.
MBS Trainees to Perform at Dance NJ's "Show Up and Dance"
Mill Ballet School's Trainees have been invited to perform at Dance New Jersey's long-running performance series "Show Up And Dance"! Trainees will perform a neo-classical piece "Roots" choreographed by Roxey Ballet company artist, Pinja Sinisalo, on March 3rd at the Montclair State University Studio Theater. Congratulations!
Mill Ballet School Gear
With Valentine's Day approaching, we have some gift ideas your dancer will love that will support the school as a fundraiser.
Choose from a passionate red sweatshirt printed with the MBS logo on the front and "ROXEY TRAINED" on the back, or a track jacket custom embroidered with the student's name under the Mill Ballet School logo. All styles are available in adult and youth sizes.
Orders are due by 1/26 and payment can be made by a check payable to "Mill Ballet School" or by credit card at the studio.
Roxey Ballet's Carmen
Immerse yourself in the spellbinding world of Roxey Ballet Company’s one-act ballet, Carmen. Choreographed by founder and visionary Mark Roxey, this contemporary masterpiece full of passion and betrayal tells the sensual tale of the fabled temptress of Seville.
Based on Prosper Merimee’s novel, Carmen traces the dramatic downward spiral of its titular character and the tumultuous journey of Don José, as he is torn between the love of his wife, Michaela, and the irresistible allure of Carmen. As Carmen navigates her own romantic entanglements with admirers like the Toreador Escamillo, Captain Zuniga, and the soldier-smuggler Morales, the ballet weaves a vibrant tapestry of treachery, lust, and betrayal.
This sizzling dance production invites the audience to witness the twists of romance and the tragic consequences that unfold in this story. Adding to the allure, the performance features a guest appearance by world-class flamenco dancer Lisa Botalico who embodies the role of the Fortune Teller. Don’t miss the chance to experience the passion and drama of Carmen, brought to life through the artistry of Roxey Ballet Company.
Carmen will be performed at Mill Ballet on February 24-25 and March 1-3.