Residence

The Rock School offers three unique programs that compliment one another to make for a well-rounded dancer and maturing young adult.  The Rock School offers a comprehensive dance program in classical ballet, a challenging academics program for grades 7-12, and a residence program for those far from home or boarding as an academics student.  

The Residence Program is not exclusive to Rock Academics students.

LOCATION
The Rock School Residence is located in the Marine Club Apartment Building directly across the street from the Rock Center. The Rock School occupies one floor, which includes sixteen beautiful, large, loft-style apartments, a spacious student lounge with a large television, and a study room. Each apartment has a full kitchen, full bath, laundry room, and is air-conditioned.

STUDENT SUPERVISION
The Residence Director and Assistants provide twenty-four hour care for each student on an individual basis, ensuring students are well supported while living away from home. The Residence Director and Assistants live on the floor with the students. There are security cameras in the hallway to monitor all activity on the floor, as well as 24-hour doormen/security to ensure each resident is safe.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS AND SOCIAL EVENTS
The Rock Center and Residence are only blocks away from many theaters, restaurants, parks, and shops. Students do have the freedom to explore the city, but within set boundaries. The Residence Director, Headmaster of Rock Academics, School Directors, and Board of Trustees work together to plan exciting, educational, and/or fun events and activities for the students. These activities can include trips to the Philadelphia Art Museum, the Philadelphia Zoo, Phillies baseball games, Curtis Institute student recitals, Reading Terminal Market, the Italian Market, The Philadelphia Flower Show, nearby malls, movies, dance performances, and theaters as well as in-house arts, crafts, and games centered on holidays and birthdays. Students also participate in an annual exchange with The Haverford School, a private all boys preparatory school.  Through the exchange, students from both The Rock School and The Haverford School experience the differences and surprising similarities in their daily schedules, and both student bodies attain an appreciation for each other’s hard work, yet different focuses.  

MEALS AND DINING
The School provides residence students a comprehensive meal program at the R Café located on the second floor of The Rock School.  Chef Jordan Liker creates nutritious & delicious foods that stem from familiar favorites.  Vegetarian fare is always available, and R Café’s friendly staff can accommodate for any unique food allergies. Menus are geared towards the athlete/dancer with a full schedule that need to fuel up.  Students are encouraged to make recommendations & suggestions.