Rockettes Auditions: Callback Day

[@jonnarobinson7541]

My niece was a Rockette for three years. She made it on her second audition. Her advice? Really be strong in tap. They line you up by shoulder rather than physical height. She was a tad under 5'6", but they still took her. All of the girls try out every year, but when she made it, there were really only 3 "openings" in her cast of 40. She loved the experience, and I was able to live vicariously through her up on that stage!

[@paytonaudenart]

is the tap hard?

[@TheRacingWind]

Listening to all of them talk about this makes me cry. They're all so sweet and hard working and lovely, they all deserve, oh my god

[@morgancloutier3320]

I know Stevie! She went to my high school and she knew my choir teacher from middle school! She is who inspired me to audition for the RSI and I made it at the youngest possible age and it was the best experience of my life! Can’t wait to hopefully audition just like her!

[@freyahawker3199]

Morgan Cloutier sure you do yeah right 😊😊😊😊👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@liz2256]

Good luck

[@kk10.]

Omg I know her too! She assisted a class at the Debbie dance convention that I went to. She is so awesome!

[@Tracymmo]

Relative Strength Index? Roberts Space Industries ? Repetitive strain injury?

[@reneebelle2]

Yall should have a reality tv show! I would watch!

[@meganmcgrath5971]

when your dance teacher is a Rockette in this video

[@kkelly8687]

Megan McGrath my teacher was a former rockette

[@neelamjoshi7536]

Megan McGrath which one? Lol

[@em5349]

One of my teachers is also a former rockette, the past few years we’ve done a rockette number at the Christmas show

[@jadeallthewayyeah2251]

Megan McGrath mine was Sophie haha

[@torn8dogrl152]

I also had a former Rockette for a dance teacher!!

[@sophieweston8192]

When she said ‘ the only Australian’ I was so happy. I am Aussie and literally like yasss queen

[@ernestogalura97]

Auditions for Rockettes should be international. There should also be some Asians (tall) applicants. Unless they only prefer whites and a couple of blacks.

[@Tonetwisters]

I SO admire their dedication and hard work ... those leg kicks are the same height every time and their timing is incredible ... this institution and these beautiful, feminine ladies just knock my socks off ...

[@Jellyzplz]

I like seeing Australians get that far. I'm Australian and I just like to see Australian people in the arts.

[@Dancerxox-cd6wj]

Jessica Litchfield same

[@sillysavvy1238]

Jessica Litchfield the Australian in the blue is my dance teacher Sophie

[@ionlyweargru-cci3421]

They are American..?

[@one4sorrow]

@@ionlyweargru-cci3421 Not Sophie 1:14 she's Aussie.

[@bbiyao]

I've been auditioning for the RSIs for the last 4 years! It's funny to see the audition room on camera (it feels smaller in person). First of all, anxiety doesn't even begin to describe it, but I always leave the audition feeling glad I put myself through it. All the rockettes and instructors there are strict but very nice and it definitely helps calm down the room. There really is almost no time to learn each routine and they have so many little details they want (head angled like this, hand facing out, leg turned in, hide your elbows, eyes away/towards the audience etc) it does get a bit overwhelming at times but it's an experience I'll never forget!

[@miamurarescu6156]

Stevie seems so nice and sweet!

[@Mellowbluejay]

Mia M she didn't make it :(((

[@adelynnhobbs2305]

Mia just thought I’d let you know, Stevie is a friend of ours and has tried out every year since then and just made it this year! She’s beyond killing it there and we are so happy to see her fulfill her dreams of being a part of this incredible team

[@Appaddict01]

Addy Hobbs Her persistence paid off.

[@lollie87]

I also love seeing fellow Aussies succeed overseas!!! I got to see the Rockette's in December 2016 for the first time and absolutely loved it!!! I hope the show never ends!

[@aubreye8108]

I would kill to do this one day... I can't wait until I'm old enough to just audition! So in awe of everything about them!

[@laurencallaghan7072]

How did i get to this side of youtube

[@anseaborne1]

Ilove Hedgehogs same here

[@lxgraciexl8049]

Black and White I

[@kkelly8687]

Ashanta

[@forestnymphconfessions3596]

I just wanna send happy thoughts/prayers/well wishes to their feet! I got blisters just from watching this. I hope all these talented women followed their goals and dreams whether or not they were chosen!!

[@prudencemiddleton6620]

Sophie seems like such a sweet person #Australia Represent

[@SophieHolloway25]

Thanks Prudence!

[@Timelytube1178]

+Sophie Holloway You are very cheery on all levels.

[@AsiaTheGreat10]

@@SophieHolloway25 Omg you're friends with Sarah's Day, right?! Congrats! So wonderful to see you doing so well!

[@rosebackup4761]

Prudence Middleton i love sophie soooo much she is my idol

[@brianmccrae3009]

When my son was young, he tried out to be the boy character in the show. He didn't make it, but it was still one of the most memorable experiences ever. We saw the women auditioning and practicing and even got to go by the wardrobe rooms. It was totally a great day.

[@silvrbck1]

What a bunch of beautiful ladies.

[@workingonmetime6801]

It sucks because you must be tall. No chance for me!

[@heyitsbrookehere4447]

Gergana Hristova same, I'm almost 15 and 5'1/2"

[@heyitsbrookehere4447]

Gergana Hristova I'm almost 14 not 15

[@workingonmetime6801]

Brooke Armbruster hey you may still grow ! I'm 20 haha

[@angelinakinney5518]

Right!? I've been training since I was five, but I'll never get a job with them 'cuz I'm 4'11. :(

[@loves2becreative]

At least there's a small chance you may grow tall enough. I'm too tall and there's no way I could shrink.

[@nicoleosburn9102]

I would love to be a Rockette but I'm only 5 feet

[@abialston8476]

Nicole Osburn same i'm 5'1

[@evasivy855]

I'm 51 years old and 5'1" lol!!! Oh, the tall girls have all the luck. I would just like to see them perform one day.

[@laurelburks820]

Nicole Osburn I'm 5'7 and I'm 11

[@abialston8476]

Nicole Osburn yeah same I'm 5'1

[@devotedcetacean6568]

Nicole Osburn its ok keep growing

[@abbyelizabeth9908]

1:50 the girl in the middle's name is Nina. She is friends with Maddie Ziegler and if you are a very big dance moms fan then you might notice her from there!

[@abbyshewmaker1426]

My dance coach is a Rockette

[@alicehamman1457]

Abby Shewmaker same mines Sophie

[@xshixlbye-4112]

2 am and this is how i spend my time

[@manga12]

ah its tough to be one of the best, they always look so good though, but this isnot just some girly review this has class, its iconic from the decades ago, and this takes talent and good timing,

[@Laura.K.]

They are all sooo talented !

[@rebeccajhamilton]

now this is something i could NEVER do! hahalol..altho i worked with an ex rockette as disneyland..she performed around the 30s 40s...

[@chiaramessina8137]

I know Sophie. She was one of the teachers at the rockette experience on December 17 2018.

[@newsflash7410]

Why don't you guys do a reality show of the Rockett's trying out for TV?

[@caystann]

I could be a Rockette, I’m 13 and 5’6, but unfortunately I haven’t done tap, jazz, and ballet all my life haha

[@vivianfernandez1702]

I want to become a Rockette, but I'm almost 15 and I've never danced before so I don't know if I will ever be able to become one

[@rockettes]

You're never too old to start dancing! You need to be 18 to audition, but there's no upper age limit. Start taking dance classes now, and hopefully we'll see you at a Rockettes open call soon!

[@vivianfernandez1702]

The Rockettes Thank you!! Another question, what kind of dance classes would you recommend? Tap?

[@rockettes]

Yes - to be a Rockette, you must be proficient in tap, jazz and ballet.

[@chitasworld7391]

I remember meeting a colleague at Juilliard from the Drama department running to a Rockette performance.

[@choirfandomcookingrantsand496]

Kudos to the girls who made it as well as the current girls dancing in high heels is one of the hardest things a dancer and a girl can do

[@Gemmarose9012]

The heels aren’t hard, a lot of us who have done tap for years are quite used to them from a young age.

[@ella-maealmond8753]

i love that two tone blue leotard with the one shoulder thing that's so pretty! lowkey wanna know where she got it lol

[@millamikolenko5956]

Sophie’s so beautiful!!!

[@mackenziesigmon898]

This is like the Selection

[@Chestertherabbit15]

Is the girl with the black leotard at 0.29 the girl from Abby's Lee studio?

[@snuffles99qt]

what's on that girl's hand at 1:35? it looks like a huge gash.

[@ashleyspinoglio4219]

Sofia Gatlin I think it might be a henna tattoo

[@EntertainmentForAllNetwork]

I was thinking the same thing too. I thought maybe she got her hand sliced open from a previous injury and it is healing.

[@ionlyweargru-cci3421]

I thought that she went to the bathroom and forgot to wash her hand..

[@killerqueen3547]

Yeah I think it’s a henna tattoo

[@ashleyrivera8542]

i work in radio city. the rockettes r so pretty!

[@marchoffman6878]

WOW THE RADIO CITY ROCKETTES.

[@pilisanicolettemackey4090]

Wow they exceeded my expectations...I thought they’d only have one black girl but lo and behold...I see two before my eyes. Fantastic :/

[@elisejackson2854]

i expected none tbh. we all know how these things work. if you're black you're waaaayyyy less likely to get hired in these things.

[@jessieqk12]

Oh please

[@nicolesicinski6211]

The girl in the blue with the red lips with the three the first one is my dance teacher her name is megan

[@forestnymphconfessions3596]

Did she make it?? This video is old and I don't know how I ended up here, but all these women are beyond talented. : )

[@courtrosss]

So many Laducas in one room 😍

[@amateurmeteorologist7365]

Yay Australian in the house!

[@marisaa.tamayo]

I wanna try out!!!!

[@peihenglan1089]

so many talented legs

[@user-es6tc]

My dance school always talks about people going on to be a rockette, but I’m 5’10 so I’ll never be able to make it

[@eafish6944]

I would love to be a Rockette but I am a terrible dancer😥😊

[@MrPAPAGAYO46]

Todas las aspirantes a Rockettes esperan con ansiedad y nerviosismo el día en que sean convocadas por las entrenadoras y supervisoras de la compañía, para evaluar con ojo de lince los movimientos y desplazamientos de las jóvenes aspirantes, y al mismo tiempo valorar la memorización que todas y cada una deben haber conseguido sobre las rutinas, para lograr entrar a la compañía. Y esto se repite todos los años, desde la fundación del grupo "The Rockettes".

[@bella4690]

I WISH I could be a Rockette. I’m 4’11, I could never.

[@Cheerio2101]

so, did any of these girls make it?

[@MeneerHerculePoirot]

50 women in a room without an ounce of cellulite to be found. The way God intended. Poise, posture and positive.

[@carriebolton202]

Whst did she do to her hand @1:35?

[@marisacatalano4261]

Is that sophie like Sarah's Day Sophie??? :D

[@ashleysimon3607]

It sucks because I'm on my high school dance team and I'm on varsity for both kick and jazz but I will never be good enough because I'm too short to be a Rockette....

[@Ry098]

what is the main dance style that they do? specifically for the legs kicks

[@gracebarneiei8953]

I’m in 6th grade and my dream is to be a rockette but I’ll never be good enough

[@ionlyweargru-cci3421]

Grace Barneiei Well if you are not 5’6 and over well it sucks to be you

[@gracebarneiei8953]

AYY hello :D I’m 5’4 now 2 inches I think I’ll make it

[@cc38446]

This gives me scary flashbacks

[@annanamyotova5261]

id love to be a rockette but its so hard to keep up and diong it at the same time without messing up. -_-

[@SelfAwareSaga]

When a girl from Aldc is at rockette callbacks

[@annies3094]

OZZIE OZZIE OZZIE OI OI OI!!!

[@sheilaghnoonan6911]

Yooo LaDucas everhwhere

[@cristinacavalli97]

Only Americans can audition or from all over the world?

[@mewura]

its a tatoo

[@ayladavis6257]

I’m too tall 😢 6’ in grade school

[@hollyday7882]

DCC kicks are higher

[@kaylaelizabeth7962]

I'm not tall enough for the rockettes

[@connieblackford6153]

How come there isn't enough women of color in the Rockettes.inoticed the same for the Dallas cowboy cheerleaders.

[@nataliengai9610]

how come there are no Asian in the rockettes ?

[@esmeephillips5888]

Height limits.

[@melissafalk6070]

1:35 is her hand bleeding?

[@user-lv4dj5yk9q]

Melissa Falk omg it looks like her hand has a giant gash

[@dancersophielouise3801]

Georgia Guinn I think it’s a henna tattoo/ mendi

[@darthvader4384]

Ok but wtf is on her hand at 1:36 ?!?

[@brianswanson9881]

I found the kicks are too low. They should be kicking above their heads.

[@EJP286CRSKW]

Rockettes kick eye-high.

[@yolanda2706]

yeah i agree honestly i think they need to raise the eye level thing to like above your head lol

[@ionlyweargru-cci3421]

Wtf was in her hand at 1:35

[@lourdes5110]

0:29

[@horacioteodoro7915]

no me llamaba la atencion modelar ante el publico y las camaras ahora me pongo ropa interior me encanta explotar mi maxima belleza seguridad y sensualidad que soy toda una mujer bien buena por fuera y dentro lo que valgo como ser humano bailarle a mi novio con mucho erotismo me vea en mis ensayos me apoya incondicionalmente

[@taylorreece5801]

Ew character shoes whyyyyy

[@annmcintire8888]

They need to recruit more minorities. The lineup is not diverse enough.

[@lividivi7538]

I bet most of these girls are predators on the inside

[@lourdes5110]

1:24