En Pointe Newsletter
Keeping you on point with Mill Ballet and Roxey Ballet
January 23, 2026
A Look Ahead...
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February 13-March 31: Journey Back to the 80s
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February 13-16: School closed for President's Day Weekend
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March 1: Deadline for early summer registration
Summer Registration is Live
Register before March 1 to save and guarantee your spot.
We are thrilled to announce our summer programming for 2026, themed “Pathways”! For over 30 years, we have designed summer camps, workshops, and intensives to cater to every student’s unique journey in dance. Our mission has always been to provide the highest quality dance education in an empowering environment, ensuring that each individual can thrive. We understand that not every student will pursue the same path; therefore, our “Pathways” summer offerings are tailored to support your child’s journey, whether they are a preschooler or a high school student, and wherever they stand in their dance experience.
New this Summer!
- Fairytale Camp: Due to last year’s overwhelming demand, we are offering two weeks of our beloved Fairytale Camp for children ages 3-6! Enroll for one or both weeks: June 29 - July 3 and July 13 - July 17.
- Musical Theater Pathway: We are excited to partner with Lady Bug Arts to present a week-long Musical Theater Camp, featuring acting, singing, and dance! Led by Melissa Roxey and Cari Joy Brown, this program emphasizes empowerment through the performing arts. Children ages 7-13 will develop greater self-confidence and a sense of community while honing their skills as young performers. The Musical Theater Pathway runs from July 6 - July 10.
- Intensive Dance Training: Join us for four weeks of Intensive Dance Training for students ages 7-18! Participants can choose to attend 2-4 weeks, with the opportunity for those attending the final three weeks to perform in the River Dance Festival hosted by Roxey Ballet. Under the guidance of Mark and Melissa Roxey, along with closely selected guest faculty, students will receive personalized attention to foster their technical and artistic growth. The intensive will take place from July 20 - August 16.
- Open Pathway: Keep dancing weekly throughout the summer! We will be offering 7 weeks of classes from creative movement to ballet to jazz on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There is a class for every age from 3 to adult. Classes run from June 29 - August 14.
We invite you to be part of our 30th year of summer dance programs! Don’t forget to register by March 1st to take advantage of early tuition savings. If you need assistance choosing the best path for your child this summer, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
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The Story of the Ballet Box
And a commemorative t-shirt celebrating 30 years of Mill Ballet School.
As we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Mill Ballet School, it's fitting to reflect on the inspiration behind our special shirt design. Our director, Melissa Roxey, has fond memories of her own ballet journey that began in first grade, sparked by the allure of the vintage ballet box. She recalls how her kindergarten classmates would bring their ballet boxes to school, heading straight to ballet class after the bell rang.
Though she knew little about ballet at the time, Melissa was captivated by the magic of those rectangular boxes with a special compartment for slippers. Eventually, she embarked on her own ballet adventure, clutching her very own ballet box. It’s intriguing to consider: without that enchanting box, would she have ever set foot inside a ballet studio? To Melissa, that box represents pure magic and the beginnings of a lifelong passion.
We hope you’ll join us in celebrating three decades of enchantment at the Mill Ballet School by purchasing a commemorative shirt. Orders are due by February 1. Here’s to many more years of inspiration and magic!
When is a Dancer Ready for Pointe?
Read our latest Behind the Curtain blog to find out.
At Mill Ballet, beginning pointe work is an exciting milestone—but it is also a serious step that must be approached with care. Pointe shoes place significant demands on a young dancer’s body, and starting too early can lead to injury or long-term damage. Readiness is based on strength, technique, and physical development—not age alone. (Read more...)
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