The Pennsylvania Ballet School and Company maintained a close working relationship, but in 1992 they became independent non-profit entities.

In 2011, the ballet documentary, First Position, followed Rock School Alum Michaela DePrince as she trained for and competed at Youth America Grand Prix.

Many students in the professional division move to Philadelphia to attend the Rock School as full-time students who live in dorms located across the street from the school[3] all while training to become professional ballet dancers and completing their education through the Rock Academics program.

[4] The Rock School has had students from over twenty countries and twenty-four states enrolled in the Professional Division.

The Rock School students perform throughout the year in their annual Classic Nutcracker, Spring Showcase, and at various ballet competitions.