"Wow ...What a fantastic show,,, Can't say enough about how the children and myself
just loved your performances. The whole show was a "wow" and a nail biter when
you got up on the stool and also carried your family on your shoulders. Your
families' talents were amazing and your humor kept everything light and fun.
Everyone who was there left with smile and were thrilled with seeing you. The
children stop me and ask "when can they come back?" .
Congratulations on making such a big impression on little and big people alike.
Your children were someone that our kids admired ...Your show was everything and
lots more than what your had said !So THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU We loved it all... Best wishes for
continued SUCCESS... "
Bridget Cook, Westpoint Elementary School, OH
PERSEVERANCE! Setting and
keeping goals and not giving up!
TEAMWORK! The importance of others!
ENCOURAGING! Saying positive things to each other and not being a bully!
BEING YOUR BEST!
GOOD CHOICES!
DRUG and ALCOHOL Resistance Education!
READING programs!
Steve, Michelle, Tony and Kris,
Thank you so much for your wonderful performance at the Kent Lake Elementary,
Habits of Mind Field Day. The students and teachers were reflecting on the event
with such awesome comments.
- Shantel Heiler, PTO Treasurer - Kent
Lake Elementary, South Lyon, Michigan, June 7, 2008
Our acts of juggling, balancing, movement,
and humor reinforce:
Concentration, teamwork,
goal setting, encouragement, creativity, imagination and good choices.
The Mills Family has performed for the Harlem
Globetrotters, Steve appears in the "World Book Encyclopedia" under "Juggling",
nine national television shows, and twelve awards in their field of skills. This is truly a world renowned act that is committed to encouraging your
students to be their best.
"Hi Steve, Michelle, and Tony, just wanted to
thank you again for the wonderful assembly at Hilton Elementary yesterday (June 6, 2007). Your enthusiasm and energy was the perfect
introduction to our Field Day. You had students and staff laughing and yet
your message of never giving up came through loud and clear. I have sent
on your information to all of the other district elementary schools and
assured them they wouldn't be disappointed. Take care and thanks again"
- Peg Moyer, Principal Hilton Elementary, Brighton, MI
The messages are pulled from the students and
teachers in a discussion format before and after the routines. This interaction
keeps the program fresh, and the lessons encourage the students to act out the
character building skills. The Dazzling Mills Family is a one of a kind assembly
for your school!
The Mills Family has performed in every state in the United States
as well as, New Zeeland,
Australia, the Caribbean Islands, Mexico and Canada. Performance have included
National Television, The Harlem Globetrotters, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Cruise
Ships, Las Vegas stages and schools like yours.
The Dazzling Mills Family is always well received. We are happy to make this program available
for your school and do not
hesitate to call or email, we are fun to deal with.
To Whom It May
Concern:
In the late
spring of 2007, we had the pleasure of hosting the “Dazzling Mills Family” and
taking part in viewing their performance. I can honestly say that it was, in
fact, dazzling.
This family’s
performance was very humorous, motivational, and it kept the children’s
attention throughout the entire show. Moreover, the
acrobatics and juggling were truly amazing. The children were mesmerized as the
“Dazzling Mills Family” demonstrated some amazing stunts and awesome juggling
skills.
I would highly
recommend this group of performers to any school at any age level.
Sincerely,
Mark Behnke
Cherokee Elementary Clinton Twp., MI
Communicating messages for
students - and keeping it fun:
Administrators love the
interaction, as well as the skills that are presented right in front of the students, the
family element of the performers, and the positive way that the subjects are
handled!
Over 7,000 schools have hired
the Mills Family - now it is your chance to find out why!
Setting a world record takes
concentration, commitment, setting goals and not giving up, these are things
that cannot be accomplished while taking drugs. The Dazzling Mills Family is
committed to being drug free!
During the performance the students not only watch amazing
feats performed - often they get involved with spinning a ball, balancing an
object, even juggling!
All photos by Missy Glenn 2007
The Mills
Family, helping kids move ahead in school and in life, as your students are
exceedingly entertained.
(We are currently available for school assemblies in Ohio,
Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and upon special request we can serve
the other states as well).
Whether you are booking:
*A motivational program
*Something for a reward
*Or our very popular juggling workshops
*We have 35 years of experience delivering the highest quality
performances for schools available.
Our programs can be tailored for many topics such
as:
*Saying No to Drugs * Physical Education * Bullying
* Perseverance * Being Your Best*
We are able to customize the show to include
character education, such as the word of the month, or a behavior trait that your school
wants enforced. Give us a call and we will be creative together!
From California to
Maine, students throughout the United States have been entertained and
educated by the Mills Family. Along with seeing excellent juggling,
unicycling and comedy, your students will learn ideas to move ahead in their
life toward a successful future. Read the following quotes to see how your
students will be entertained and educated from our shows:
Please review our history of television shows at the above video link and read
articles published by leading magazines and books such as "World Book
Encyclopedia"'
"New Yorker Magazine", "National Geographic World" to name a few click on the
"Books and Magazines" link.
Some more of the emails, letters etc... that we
receive:
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We recently performed for the Columbiana Count Family Recovery Center that
educates student leadership in the upper grades to prevent drug abuse and
encourage abstinence. The following letter was received for our June 20,
2007:
Hi Steve,
We are a home schooling Christian family that happened to be at Atwood Lake
when you were all juggling for the leadership conference there. Thank you for
your terrific act, and your words about your wife & friend in Las Vegas. We've
been talking all about it since then! I am also from NJ and married an Ohio guy
and am SOOOO glad to live in Ohio, which of course the NJites don't understand!
My kids thought TONY was movie material with his comedy and have been quoting
him (thanks?). He really lit up the show for my 11 year old, while my 13 year
old girl was fascinated by your daughter (role model?). Anyway, we are
praying for all of you, and we are blessed by the joy and faith we saw emanating
from you in your work. Thank you for your witness to fun and joy and family!
You are really special! God's blessings, Christine Wisniewski
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Steve, Michelle, and Tony: Thanks ! I appreciate the professionalism and the
way you handled the school show two weeks ago near York. In spite of the motel
problem, you showed up way ahead of time, set up and did a little PR prior to
the show, making everyone feel welcome. The ball spinning as the kids entered
the gym was icing on the cake, making for lots of anticipation for what was to
come in the actual show. All three of you did a superb job ! It was fun watching
the kids having such a good time and enjoying themselves.
I received the enclosed note today from the principal and thought you might
like to read it. Looks like he's going to give me another shot next year. I like
it when an act makes me look good !
Fred Clousher, Clousher Productions
"I am the principal of Loganville-Springfield Elementary School in the
Dallastown School District (York, PA). We recently had the Dazzling Mills Family
here for an assembly. It was one of the best shows we ever had! As I look to
begin booking assemblies for next year, I was wondering if Clousher Productions
could recommend other acts that would be appropriate for a K-5 elementary
school. "
Thank you!
Scott A. Carl (scott.carl@dallastown.net
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I was able to see your show on Wednesday May 31, 2006 with my Grandson who is
in the Monroeville Pre - School. I need to say how very enjoyable the show was!
Your children are also excellent and very well skilled! I hope to see you again
soon! Your show bought back so many childhood memories. My Dad was a hard worker
and he had very little time with his family, but on the times we were together,
he never failed to entertain us with his juggling acts and balancing acts. He
never got time to pass it down to his children, but your children have received
a special - Most Precious Gift from you. A Forever Gift. How lucky they are.
Dear Dazzling Mills Family:
I love your
show! I saw your show years ago when I was in grade school at
David Turnham
Educational Center in Dale, Indiana. This was over 10 years
ago and it
has made a great impression on me as well as my husband who
attended
Oakdale Elem. School in Boonville, Indiana. There is actually a
funny story
that goes with this. My husband and I were watching some shows
on Nick at
Nite one night in bed when they played a commercial advertising
their various
shows and played the song "Hello Again" by: The Cars. At that
moment my
husband and I both said "It's the unicycle people song!" The funny
thing about
this is that neither one of us had mentioned seeing your show
before. We
were both laughing at that point and saying "They came to your
school, too?"
My husband talked about how he loved your show so much every
year that you
visited his school that he had his parents take him to Loge
Elem. School
which is also in Boonville, IN to see an encore performance
after school
one night. Talking about your show brought back old memories
for my
husband and I. He told me that he felt like he grew up with your
family
because he was able to see the addition of your children and I fondly
remembered
your poodle(s?) that you used in your act.
Of course, we
still could not remember your family's name and were still
referring to
you as "The Unicycle People" and "The Unicycle Family" so,
later on, I
did some research online and found your website. As soon as I
saw the name
"The Dazzling Mills Family" and saw your photos, I knew it was
you!
I just wanted
to thank you for visiting our schools and putting on a good
show. My
story proves what a good job your family does and what a great
impression
your act makes on people.
Also, I was
wondering if you will be doing any performances in Southern
Indiana for
the public that my husband and I will be able to attend. We
would both
love to see your act, again! My husband noticed that your family
was at Loge
Elem. School in Boonville, IN (we live a couple miles outside of
Boonville)
but, I think it was during school hours :(
Sincerely,
Angie (and
Ryan) Warthan
Your family recently performed at a school assembly at
Beechwood
Elementary in Whitehall, OH. Their principal, Brian Hamler had glowing
things to say. We are another elementary in Whitehall and would like to
find out your availability to bring you to Etna Road Elementary this
month.
Steve and Carol,
I am Ray Spann, a former principal at Booker T. Washington Middle School in
Hopkinsville, KY and later at South Christian Elementary School in Herndon, KY.
I'm sure you guys don't remember me, but we had your program in our schools
(Christian County) in the 1990's. I retired and moved to Florida in 1996, but I
came across a juggling and unicycle act and it made me think of your great
school assembly program. In my 27 years as a school principal, your program was
the very best of all the hundreds of programs we hosted. I remember we had the
student body take a vote of their favorite assembly program each year, and we
tried to have at least 10 assembly programs each year, and you guys won every
year--by a very large margin! Our faculty also selected your program as their
favorite.
So, I found your website and it looks like you guys are still going strong! I
noticed you performed at the Florida State Fair, but it did not mention the
year. The state fairground is only 30 minutes away from where I live. Do you
guys have any scheduled performances in Florida in 2005 or 2006? If so, I would
love to be in the audience to watch you guys perform again. Are you still doing
school assembly programs?
Best wishes to a great and talented family,
Raymond D. Spann
Dear Steve Mills,
My name is Kyle Conway and I attend McDonald High School in McDonald,
Ohio. A couple of weeks ago your family came to perform at our school. It was a
great show! I can honestly say that every single student enjoyed the show.
It was such a big change from the normal assemblies that we have. Once again,
it was a great show and I hope that your family can come perform at our
school again soon. Have a great day
Hi Steve,
I'm Josh Overmyer, a "kid" who grew up watching you as you
came and visited my schools when I was a youngster. I attended I
think 4 of your shows between 89 and 97, at Willard Elementary and
Driver Middle Schools in Winchester, Indiana.
I just wanted to write and tell you how much I enjoyed your shows all
those years ago, and when you popped into my head a couple hours ago,
I had to Google you and see if the 4 (humans) of you were still
performing.
Thanks again for all of the enjoyment that you have brought to so many
people over the years, and God bless you all.
Josh Overmyer, 22 year-old "kid" at heart.
Hi my name is Bryan and I just wanted to know when
you are coming back to Oakbrook school you guys are so funny. Its been so boring
without you come on .And bring your dogs . And if you come, come on October
Way back when I was in grade school, you guys would
come (and you still do)
to Loge Elementary School in Boonville, Indiana. I LOVED seeing you guys
perform. I looked forward to it every year. Now that I'm out of school, I miss
seeing you guys. I can remember the first time that your little boy ever
preformed. It seems like so long ago. Your family is awesome, and very well
liked:)