Frequently Asked Questions

Can we register now?
Registration for the Mill Ballet School is on a ongoing basis.

You may register for classes at any time.

New Students: Please call (609) 397-7244, to set up an interview or submit a pre-registration form by clicking here. We will contact you to set-up an appointment where we will give your child a free evaluation and placement recommendations.

Returning Students:

Go to your online account and register or contact the school director for proper class placement. Your evaluations will give you recommendationd for the coming year.

What programs are offered?
The Mill Ballet School offers a Summer and

a Fall-Spring Program, as well as special master classes,

workshops and seasonal events throughout the year.

For a more information, prices, a free brochure or application please call (609) 397-7244 , fax your request to (609) 397-6889 or email info@millballetschool.com.

FAQ's and more.
Dance related question about the school.

QUESTION: What age do I start my child in ballet?

ANSWER: Children should not begin formal classical ballet training until the age of seven. However, there is a lot of ground work that must be laid first. We offer: * Kinderdance classes (Creative movement classes for age talented and engaged three and four year old students) * Pre Ballet classes (Preparatory class for ballet training).

QUESTION: When should my daughter go on pointe.

ANSWER: This is one of the most popular questions of all. All female dancers aspire to wear pointe shoes and it can only be based on the individual dancers progress and physical structure. A young dancers bones are too soft and malleable before the age of ten to begin pointe work. Long lasting damage can occur in the legs and back if the dancer begins pointe work before her body is ready. A dancer is ready for pointe work when she has built enough strength in the feet, legs and abdominal muscles to sustain the technical demands classical ballet places on the anatomy.

QUESTION: Does the school engage in recitals?

ANSWER: The Mill Ballet School does not engage in costly recitals. The emphasis at the school is placed on teaching each and every student the art of dance. Valuable classroom time is spent teaching the students correct technique and terminology of the dance form. Spending time on preparing a recital can set a child back in his/her training since most classroom time is spent on learning a recital routine. For parents and friends the school offers a two week in-class demonstration period (held in June) where the students present their technique and artistic achievements. (Thus avoiding the extreme expenses associated with dance recitals).

QUESTION: How are the Mill Ballet School and the Roxey Ballet Connected?

ANSWER: The Roxey Ballet formerly "Hunterdon County Ballet" is affiliated with but not financially connected to the Mill Ballet School. Funds for this company are solely derived from the companies own fundraising efforts, State and local grants, business and private donors & Supporters. Dancers are chosen for the company through an biannual public open audition held in March and August Roxey Ballet formerly Hunterdon County Youth Ballet.

Each year the Roxey Ballet performs the holiday classic The Nutcracker choreographed and a spring full length ballet such as "Cinderella". All casts are chosen by audition and include students from the Mill Ballet and ballet schools throughout the Hunterdon / Bucks County region (regardless of studio affiliation). All student dancers perform with special guest professional dancers from our countries leading ballet companies. There are many chances to perform in world class productions if the dancers interest is sparked in this direction.