Roxey Ballet Turns Back Time with Journey Back to the 80’s

(LAMBERTVILLE, NJ) — Roxey Ballet invites audiences to rewind the clock and crank up the volume with Journey Back to the 80’s, an electrifying dance experience that blends high-energy performance, live music, and immersive pre-show festivities. Running weekends from February 13 through March 31, this retro celebration is the perfect outing for Valentine’s Day weekend and beyond.

More than a performance, Journey Back to the 80’s is a full-blown experience. Select performances feature the Gruvtyme Band live on stage, bringing iconic 80s hits to life alongside Roxey Ballet’s dynamic dancers. The party kicks off 30 minutes before curtain with a DJ spinning throwback favorites, access to the Totally Tubular Bar, an 80s boutique, and plenty of surprises to set the vibe.

Audiences can elevate their night with exclusive ticket add-ons, including the Totally Tubular Bar Pass, Little Rockstar Party for younger fans, VIP experiences, and more—making it the ultimate night out for date nights, groups, and families alike.

Performances will be held at Mill Ballet School (46 N. Sugan Road) in New Hope, PA and Music Mountain Theatre (1483 NJ – 179) in Lambertville, NJ. Virtual livestream tickets are available as well. For performance dates, tickets, and add-on experiences, visit roxeyballet.org/journeybacktothe80s

The run features a special Relaxed Matinee, designed to create a welcoming, sensory-friendly environment for young audiences and families.

Journey Back to the 80’s celebrates the music, style, and spirit of a decade that defined cool—through bold choreography, infectious rhythms, and a festive atmosphere that invites audiences to be part of the fun.

So tease that hair, break out the neon, and get ready to dance like it’s 1985—because the 80’s are back, and they’re louder than ever.

The Roxey Ballet began in 1995 as the Hunterdon Youth Ballet when professional dancers, Mark and Melissa Roxey, brought world-class professional dance training and performance opportunities to Hunterdon County, New Jersey and Bucks  County, Pennsylvania. Mark and Melissa both had distinguished careers with American dance companies including The Joffrey Ballet, American Repertory Ballet, and Dayton Ballet, among  others.

As the regional youth ballet company began to grow, the trustees of the Hunterdon County Youth Ballet changed its name to The Roxey Ballet Company, Inc to reflect its clear direction and development into an outstanding touring professional dance company with a superb roster of internationally recognized artists from all over the world. Today audiences enjoy more than 70 repertory works and a wide range of  full-length ballets.

The company has performed extensively around the country including New York, Massachusetts, Virginia, and Washington DC for the 2008 Inauguration of President Obama. The company is currently experiencing  a major transition in its life cycle and is committed to procuring high-quality artists and original repertory works from emerging and established choreographers.

The Roxey Ballet’s typical season includes performances from September through June of each year, including a Fall main-stage concert, the holiday classic production of The Nutcracker, a Winter event, and Children’s Classic Stories spring productions. The remainder of the season is spent conducting a variety of services and concerts, from  educational performances, workshops, and residencies, to master classes  and touring.