Rockette Auditions | Ep.1

[@tatianagranger2427]

As a director myself, I completely concur that the first introduction and first few minutes of an audition, we know if u can make it or not. And I’m saying that with much less experience, training, and talent than this director. I’ve never met a director who hasn’t felt the same way. That’s why it is ESSENTIAL to practice EVERY second of an audition-from entrance to exit. I tell my actors once u leave ur house be in “audition mode.” Make it second nature.

[@mrtempleton5302]

I love how positive the people were who were picking the ladies. No screaming, just excitement!

[@AMARINS]

I love how she says: ‘the day is here, embrace it!’ - also I love watching another creative world which isn’t mine but which is definitely as high pressure if not more!

[@lazycraz6740]

artist supporting artists!

[@Liz-jc7sy]

Love watching auditions and the process. Good luck ladies!!!

[@elliana_walmsley]

Brings back SO many incredible memories of mine dancing in the Christmas Spectacular. 😍

[@emilywheeler1140]

Omg hiii Elliana!❤

[@tiamarrow6366]

I watched you in the 2019 show. You did absolutely amazing 💕

[@summerlarsen]

When does the next episode come out? This would make a GREAT tv series. Omg please give us more!! Xoxox

[@wpeters4361]

I always loved seeing the Christmas show at Radio City, with the Rockettes, when I lived in NYC. It was a Christmas tradition. How exciting it would be, although hard work, to be part of that tradition as a Rockette dancer.

[@konichiwaUT]

Way to go, Montana! 🎉 It was so fun seeing you in this video, and such an honor to have made it to the next round!

[@kayland.5724]

The hopefuls are so beautiful, elegant and talented. The straight legs, big bright smiles, energy. I've toured Radio City and the building itself intimidates me. They walk the halls and lobby like they're always there

[@TheMarieflyy]

Makes me wanna come back to New York during winter to see the show

[@sparkemotioned]

They’re all so beautiful and talented! Was so fun watching this from the comfort of my sofa looking like a troll 😂

[@Katkiwi25]

Shorter chicks need to start a mini-Rockettes branch 🎄💃

[@andreasanchez1453]

I know we short girls deserve it too!

[@maryharvey724]

The tall girls now can see all the teasing and awkwardness in school has made them the envy of we 5’3 runts.

[@tjyb1502]

I just thought that exactly. As one who was always too short for everything..... I even had to be the 'oldest' mouse in the Nutcracker... We can call ourselves the "Tiny Dancers" hahaha!

[@franklesser5655]

So much beauty and talent in one place!

[@sivayamsiva9343]

Really great auditions, very impressive performance congratulations to all wonderful dancers 🙏

[@mindysilver]

Yay Montana!!! Found you right away in the video. Bravo!!! 👏👏👏

[@huskytail]

Oh my, there were a few girls that jumped out right on sight. I think it was Natalie the name for example, very talented, well done.

[@simple_naildesigns]

Enjoyed watching, best wishes to everyone!

[@k.summerfield4866]

My sons and I were fortunate enough to have visited New York City from Christmas 2019 to January 2020 just before Covid struck. Seeing the Rockettes was a dream come true and one since I was a little. Entering Radio City Music 🎼 Hall was absolutely beautiful and the Rockettes did not disappoint! 🎄🎶

[@SuperSasha1969]

Phenomenal show. I’ve seen it twice . Good luck ladies

[@cduggan6616]

should have more of the rockette hopefuls dancing & interviewing, and show less of the choreographers

[@littlebumgorf]

I thought it was a great balance

[@littlebumgorf]

Actually now that I think about it, I think I agree with you. Needed slightly more hopeful interviews

[@tiamarrow6366]

Well one thing to remember about the show is that the choreographers themselves are a big part of it. Yes the Rockettes are the main part of the Christmas Spectacular but, all of those iconic dance numbers…..wouldn’t be possible without those choreographers. So it’s also important to showcase the choreographers behind the dances to give them credit for creating those dances, and making them even more amazing.

[@marcelle215]

@@tiamarrow6366 yea... but this is about auditions. So it should have more focus on those...auditioning

[@cierahowell8653]

I think any more distraction and it would cause an unfair disadvantage

[@alliecravulz]

Seing any documentary on dance schools, dance companies and auditions honestly gives me ptsd...this is such a ruthless world, hard on the body and on the mind

[@rachfayee]

wow these ladies and the selection team are phenomenal!

[@ameliacondon9874]

Fun fact, when I was 11 I had a master class from a rockette and I was in that exact room from day 2

[@CityTrailRunner]

The woman running the auditions is super nice!

[@rosarodriguez8841]

NYC let the good times roll great to see the Rockettes.

[@glenncabacungan9269]

Makes me think of the musical Chorus Line, and I actually half-expected a girl to break out singing “God, I hope I get it. I hope I get it...”

[@DesireeStamat]

Ha yes. Real life chorus line.

[@kaitlynrichardson4848]

Let’s go Montana!!! Love seeing you shine 🥰

[@BrandonPenson]

The Rockettes are one of my FAVORITE parts of the Macy's Parade. Good luck, girls! ❤💚👯‍♀

[@ryanamari2233]

This is like Dallas Cowgirl cheerleader auditions ….it’s intense everyone wants to make it …and it’s new girls often competing against a veteran

[@dennisegrant5901]

When will episode 2 be up?

[@gracek7474]

The Sullivan twins!!!

[@melissaking8971]

Is that lady wearing a mesh, see-through mask? What does she think she will accomplish with that?

[@annacbrown1986]

I think it's a colloidal silver face mask. It's not really for protection against germs but its supposed to have other health benefits 😵‍💫

[@mooshuguy5141]

So classy!

[@laurabartoletti6412]

💙 " ....5,6,7,8...." totally awesome !! 🍀

[@daquanfinks8526]

MG Duc Phuc , i like your cover version. Love it !

[@KB-hd4iz]

SPECTACULAR ❣️❣️❣️

[@ak4me880]

75 to 9 is crazy😭

[@SuzieNerds]

The woman in the blue leotard right before the teaser for the next episode I hope makes it in.

[@karlypearl]

I went to high school with her. Her name is Mia and she is a spectacular dancer!

[@aliaperez7809]

OMG!!!TEARS

[@emilylynn8111]

lets freaking gooooooooooo

[@CutesyBubblez]

Congrats!

[@CharliEdwards]

4:13 Alicia from the Bachelor!

[@trylogic4084]

I'd like this more if there was actually some dancing in it. I don't expect a whole routine or anything, but I don't think there's more than 2 seconds at a time of dancing in this video.

[@peterreyes6495]

Thank goodness we have Alvin ailey

[@chelseahennigan168]

I always wanted to be a rockette since I saw them in Annie but when I got surgery on my leg and nerve damage I never got the chance but my dream is to see ur in person I'm the biggest fan I still try to preform combos to keep in shape it hurts but I keep trying ❤❤

[@MarcusMartn]

So the girls who didn’t get cut are in the actual show?

[@bubbybets9336]

no, theyve just got through to the second audition

[@Slgreenbean]

Are those the Sullivan Twins at 2:09?

[@tori_bew]

Wonderful! What month do they usually hold auditions? X

[@shonamckenzie7124]

Can you do a full on documentary, I’m from Edinburgh never heard of this before but I’m v interested

[@valentinamonett]

Omg, the sullivan twins???!

[@Rose-bp1ec]

We recently went to see the Rockettes. There were flat faces and girls counting aloud with their mouths. Just not what you expect at this level of dancing. Glad to see them being more inclusive of race and disability; those girls shined so bright. Also loved the singers and smaller acts, but the 3D glasses were weird.

[@savannah4439]

I’m still upset that I’m not tall enough to be a rockette 💀💀

[@o.h.w-ok]

If I did a kick like that I’d probably die

[@zoew_]

isnt the girl from AUDC a rockette?

[@rachaelthom6875]

What girl

[@zoew_]

@@rachaelthom6875 madison

[@hadleykoger2251]

@@zoew_ yes she is

[@kristiknapp4478]

I wonder if they will hire a "plus size" girly? I can high kick and tap, jazz,,,etc....hmm. :)

[@felicitytoad]

😊

[@kaninchen7932]

Rocket should travell to europe 😁👍🏼

[@peterreyes6495]

More diversity is needed.

[@catherinethorstenberg8957]

The teachers are very polite for not openly admitting that they prob cut the less good looking dancers

[@ArisaKobayashi]

I hope someday you will get rid of the height requirement to be a rockette

[@oscarflores8578]

Really? Wow! I don't like that either.. what is the height requirement?

[@katierobbdance]

@@oscarflores8578 5'5 to 5'10

[@thefab-baesquad604]

they need it to maintain the illusion of dancing as one… without precision it’s just any other company and it’s no longer special or prestigious

[@huskytail]

The second they do it will start looking sloppy. You can't have women at 1m45 move like women at 1m90. There has to be a cut somewhere in between that gives the unity of movement they are portraying.

[@ArisaKobayashi]

@@huskytail maybe. But I still find it unfair and rude. People aren’t short or tall because they want to. We can’t choose or work on the height we wanna be. I feel like it’s still a discrimination.

[@emeraldkimble7602]

Corps is fir reserve dancers chorus is backup singers

[@Celtravels]

Why is the lady wearing a net as a mask? Lol couldve just not worn one at all

[@mathildewesendonck7225]

Are there only girls at the Rockettes?

[@Pirategirl4nightwish]

Yes, it is a female dance troupe.

[@warnegoodman]

Yes, but there's a second ensemble of dancers in the show that aren't Rockettes, and they have men in that troupe. Here's a video of their audition kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqnQmKx9acyqbKc

[@bossbacbingo]

Daj si sieťové rúško... uff !

[@sammieashworth1904]

Imagine doing the music and then you mess up the you would have to restart the whole combo

[@Mariah-pw5uf]

My mom was a rockatte

[@lyndseyhoxter]

GOD BLESS YOU ALL. JESUS LOVES YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH AND HE IS HOLDING YOU ALL THROUGH EVERYTHING. ✝️✝️✝️

[@1blueyedgirl1]

Anyone waiting to see Alora Rose?

[@happilieverholli9994]

It would be wonderful to see some weight and height diversity.

[@Gemmarose9012]

No it wouldn’t. Long lean legs are a must for kick line, and if these ladies aren’t athletic they will never have the stamina for multiple shows per day. Get real.

[@happilieverholli9994]

@@Gemmarose9012 so you’re saying the only people with athletic ability are tall people? 🧐 I wonder how Olympic gymnast do it?? 😂

[@Gemmarose9012]

@@happilieverholli9994 I was referring more to WEIGHT, and I think you knew that but get off on misconstruing comments. Grow up.

[@happilieverholli9994]

@@Gemmarose9012 and my response is the same. Your weight isn’t a deciding factor either. 😘

[@imsadlol4528]

@@happilieverholli9994 yeah it is

[@GeekChicPolitiq]

Please tell me that's not a mesh mask

[@simple_naildesigns]

Was thinking the same, it’s a mesh mask.

[@CJ-mn6iw]

I think it’s multi layered but transparent. I saw them quite a few times in 2021 at sporting events. I scratched my head a little when I first saw it. Probably not THE most effective, but I guess better than nothing?

[@stephanieg8545]

If they’re still wearing a mask they probably aren’t the type of person to wear a mesh mask.

[@aviaforrester1481]

someone stole the social secuity number, so.

[@jermainelindo6944]

1million subscribes likes n comments

[@fathercarras28]

Who are the Rockets?

[@catherinethorstenberg8957]

A Houston-based professional basketball team

[@kham6006]

The masks-lol

[@kimberlyanne434]

Not one tattoo, thank goodness❣️

[@Bibblesupremacy1992]

They have them covered are you dumb?

[@imsadlol4528]

you literally cannot see most of their body hun. they could all have tattoos

[@JoeHarkinsHimself]

This video is evidence of artistic theft. BEFORE performers are allowed to audition at RCMH, they are required to sign away - without any compensation - even if not hired - all usage rights to the video of the audition, globally and perpetuity. It's interesting that another comment, shortly ahead of this one, asked "when will the next episode come out?" Could be anytime soon. RCHM has acquired, free of cost, the rights to exploit the work and performance at these auditions by all talented artists, most of whom have spent tens of thousands of dollars a years of perfecting their craft - free of charge. How do I know this with such certainty? Unlike most of the job applicants auditioning at RCMH, I have 70 years of experience in business. I actually read and understand legal documents, including those handed out at auditions. When I was invited to audition for the role of Santa at their holiday show, I was given a release that was quite specific that I was giving them, without any compensation, the right to use a video of my audition in anyway they wished. It specified they edit and change my audition and use the materials from job application for commercial purpose, even if I was not hired. I told them exactly what I thought of their greedy exploitive crap and walked out. I have a satisfying career as a Santa and as an actor on stage, film, videos and commercials. I'm not giving up anything (especially my pride) to work for people who would do that to other performers. I am not all surprised to see them exploiting these vulnerable artists. Yes, indeed, When will the next episode be published - and on what television network - complete with commercials that earn RCMH cost hundreds of thousand of dollars per showing? Shame on you greedy, exploitive Radio City Music Hall.

[@Woahwhoisthis712]

Geez. There is nothing wrong with what these people are doing. As you said, the contract gives them access to this video, so if the dancers didn’t want this to happen, they didn’t have to sign it.

[@JoeHarkinsHimself]

I suspect you do not understand why this is outrageous exploitation. RCMH is forcing JOB APPLICANTS to make audition videos that RCMH can repackage and sell without paying the job applicant. Worst of all, they are requiring that the job applicants sign away all rights to have any say in how the video is edited, repackaged and sold. The humiliating auditions for America's Got Talent are an excellent example of what RCMH is now legally allowed to do with the videos of their job applicants.

[@beautitudes]

a non inclusive dance company in many areas

[@thefab-baesquad604]

it’s necessary though

[@norashvartsberg5261]

not everything needs to be! some things are exclusive and years of tradition.

[@bubbybets9336]

not everything has to be inclusive

[@Gemmarose9012]

So the hell what!

[@emmib1388]

anyone who fits the requirements can apply no matter what ethnic background

[@raij465]

I’m noticing lots of masks; was this from last year?

[@AmericanPatriot-1776]

If the one judge is sick she should NOT be on that panel. She looks rediculous wearing a dust mask.

[@karenpool1524]

WTH!!! what's with that mask!!! that was 4 years ago!!! good grief...

[@CharliEdwards]

You commented on an old video getting all worked up about something on someone else’s face that actually has no bearing on your life. Good grief.

[@SHKIESAMA]

The whole video is about people talking and warming up, - no actual dancing, so it's not interesting. From the shown moments the level of the participants is around school musical (which is not true?)

[@hanssolos3699]

its time they accept men in the line up.

[@catherinethorstenberg8957]

I’m ok with this

[@mindyschocolate]

That’d be cool.

[@Gemmarose9012]

No.😊

[@luxetveritas4633]

Oh please. You have to have a certain body type first and foremost. They look for the size of women. They have to. Then if you can dance. But first body type. Height weight leg length etcétera

[@Bibblesupremacy1992]

Real dancers are not fat sweetheart. Sorry to break it to you.

[@Pinkkermit17]

Hope all the episodes are not like this,,, so boring

[@susancary510]

What’s with the masks? Bizarre

[@daisymae3258]

Look at the crazy woke coach/judge with her mask on🤪

[@suzym4706]

Clearly some don’t have grace when dancing, perhaps hip hop is a better fit y’all?🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

[@joeydemitro8976]

ALICIA DO YOU NEED A FOOT RUB TOO THIS IS JOEY THE PANTYHOSE MAN DO YOU NEED A SHOES AND BOOTS SHINE TOO

[@dragoncup9099]

Is there a weight or bmi limit if so what is it

[@4lauraroberts526]

I'm here BC they canceled my DCC show💙🤍Making the Team.🤠😪😴😴😴🩰

[@mahoganydrive]

So sad about that! I watched it for years. Happy to get my dance show fix here.