What It Takes To Be A Rockette In Radio City's Christmas Spectacular

The Radio City Rockettes have been American icons since they formed in 1925. The dance troupe has performed at presidential inaugurations and most famously at New York City's Radio City Music Hall. Every holiday season, the Rockettes dance in the Christmas Spectacular. Here's how the dancers prepare for the show and the secret to what makes the perfect Rockette.
Check out the Rockettes in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular: www.rockettes.com/christmas/
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What It Takes To Be A Rockette In Radio City's Christmas Spectacular

[@aveaillium8754]

Everyone needs to see one of their performances before they die. It's spectacular. Leaves me spellbound every freaking time!!!

[@emmerseng7817]

Avea Illium I did yesterday the falling nutcrackers or soldiers a cardboard thing came down on them! They did that part again and did amazing!

[@DSE233]

I saw them when I was young and on TV. I'm going to see them again in November. I'm so excited.

[@nonothomas5371]

Me: Iwant to be a rockette Also me: a high school junior wearing men’s size 13 Nike’s

[@gennareid7]

haha

[@sweetsugarhoneycandy5458]

And you think your life is hard? 😂

[@katelynglass9145]

Woah! I feel so sorry for you 🤭🙁

[@valueofapotato3753]

@@madison3072 so basically a middle school eighth grader wearing size thirteen Nike's. Men's size thirteen Nike's

[@carochan86]

@@valueofapotato3753 seeing a size 13 shoe kick would be interesting.

[@lilbeezy241]

I remember when i was 5 years old my parents took me to see the Rockettes. They paid extra for us to meet a few of the Rockettes and its still one of my favorite memories. Another time we went my mom bought me a Rockette Barbie they were selling at Radio City. Thanks Radio City and Rockettes for all the memories you give us each Christmas. This show is so special to so many of us. Thanks for all the hard work you do and for your sacrifices for a great show. Merry Christmas!

[@thecronchylifeofember8573]

Aw, that's so sweet!

[@BobMcCoy]

*_Just Dance intensifies_*

[@nicolasmitrovic5129]

Your always on inside edition

[@camerana_2192]

Hi bob what is your thoughts on Lisa Guerrero?????

[@balsam4161]

_Bob McCoy dance moms could never

[@balsam4161]

camerana_21 she’s the best

[@littlephlox8255]

My friend just got accepted as a Rockette! I’m so proud of her and I’m excited to watch her perform!

[@okaygworl]

They do their own hair and makeup?? Woooowww! And I never knew the wooden soldiers were the rockettes’!

[@icecreamstar34]

hfb righttt my whole life has been a lie lol

[@melodramatic7904]

The santas too. 😮

[@cozygamer6369]

Who do you think they were

[@madmadpoopoo1228]

Yes. I watched allure’s video about a rockets, and she said they do their makeup themselves. You should watch the video.

[@michellemiguel-ynion8104]

As a dancer I can say that all dancers should and learn how to do their own hair and makeup, dancing is also a way of discipline, this way we can explore and learn how to different things :) * I'm using my moms account *

[@carole7538]

I don’t know how I’ve gone 22 years without knowing about them... I literally just discovered them today with this video... I must have been raised under a rock I guess.

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

It is my dream to be a Rockette

[@Compilations_Central_Tv]

Run on the eliptical

[@Compilations_Central_Tv]

@Jasmin RHarris why my eyes!!

[@jaehyunz_bread6414]

You do you Kim Jong -un 👍😂

[@thesisterlycousins1428]

I can imagine it and its just unusual

[@mintleafidk477]

Rocket*

[@vyfy]

My dance teacher is a rockette lmao. She told us that you must practice every day from 9-5 every month except for Sunday. They usually have performances in the winter but sometimes in August.

[@eloisewakeham8829]

Silver Snow I know one of the current Rockettes spends half the year in NY doing this & the other half in Australia teaching dance.

[@mdnealy4097]

yes they do not work year round as a rockette.Many of them have second jobs or take courses.

[@HawkinaBox]

Doesn't that put a strain on your muscles even if you are a dancer and warm up?

[@michaelblanchette2787]

@@allisondeplazes2403 it's like the Marines, once a Rockette always a Rockette

[@IWillHarvestYourToes]

That must be a great exercise and so good for your legs/butt...

[@desireemontalvodesiree2104]

This doesn’t answer my question. How on earth are they all the same height?🤨🤔

[@jien444]

Desiree MontalvoDesiree maybe their shoes are different heights so that if someone is longer the other people have higher heels

[@amandarose7783]

The Rockettes create an optical illusion by positioning the tallest woman in the middle and the shorter women out toward the ends. Dancers actually range from 5'6 to 5'10.5 tall, a standard that's strictly enforced by measuring them without shoes and with their hair pushed down.Mar 23, 2018

[@krs6012]

@@jien444 *yee*

[@rofeitl]

You have to be at least 5'6 yo be a rockette, as well as stage tricks

[@MinttMeringue]

Also there are height requirements. Like, my mom was a dancer, and she tried auditioning but was too short by an inch and a half lol

[@jdutka13]

I love that they take dancing in rehearsal just as seriously as they would on stage, my studio could never

[@CJ-mn6iw]

I just watched their 75th anniversary DVD and I’ve seen them perform in person. These ladies are stunning and very hard working. Love to watch them 😊

[@romanholiday8961]

Precision and timing is everything....... the girl in front in the middle at 3:44 was late bringing her arms down lol

[@ginamm7393]

They are practicing tho :)

[@alexchubbymclynn6060]

I love them! Saw them in New York, in Mexico and in London... In 2003 while working in NY I had a tour to Radio City and saw the rehearsals! I was in that very dancing hall! The girls are so beautiful, friendly, funny and very kind! I love that tour and, hell, I know what it takes to be a Rockette! Thanks! Falling soldiers is my favourite!

[@erinlangendorfer8596]

What a great show! So impressed with the dancers precision. Excellent show! Loved every second. All ages attended.

[@giaprincess5309]

My dance company always does a kickline for they’re seasonal Christmas performance And my dance teacher always says “BE LIKE A ROCKETTE”

[@MG-xn5pi]

I wish my life could be on point like their coordination

[@princessmarlena1359]

Almost became one myself, years ago. I met the criteria, posses the talent/skills, but it wasn’t meant to be. Plus I have psoriasis and it tends to flare up if I over-exhilarate myself. I’m cool with not becoming one, no regrets.

[@biggrandma8997]

Proud of you girl

[@princessmarlena1359]

Big Grandma thank you, darling!

[@ayeayeronmolay3699]

Jacie Scott from the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@frankie1012]

AyeAyeRon Molay I thought that was her!! So cool! That kick line is way too white tho!

[@sukioki6983]

Yes! I noticed that. Very cool that she's doing this!

[@lauraroberts6533]

JACIE!!!🤠🤠🤠🤠⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@VIKINGOCATIRE]

they trully are spectacular, my god, just mindblowing those movements and precise choreography

[@gabriellefile4745]

When I saw the rockette’s perform it was beautiful!

[@ryanscheiner2413]

My studio did the wooden soldiers dance last year at our Christmas Show I loved it!!!

[@mylifeisamememylifeispathe3140]

Seems complicated I'd rather stay home binge watch some KZbin videos and be depressed 👍🏽

[@starwarsxexocollab1393]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jimmyboy131]

If you have the chance to see this show live, and you pass, you're really missing out. It's the best live show I've ever seen.

[@supersquishyreviews6489]

MY LIFE IS A MEME MY LIFE IS PATHETIC same

[@kyngnick8723]

#MOOD

[@jrw2319]

No one wants to be depressed but okay

[@SamSGSDUMA]

I think they are SOOO magical ♥

[@plvltchick1]

Just came from a DCC video, Kelli wasn’t kidding about their kicks being higher but that is also not Surprising for a POM squad. Just love them both! I hope to see the Christmas spectacular someday!

[@vinyard1163]

This just set my mood even if it’s October

[@ellabroome5244]

i would love to hear christmas music all year😃😃

[@MoreLocations]

Amazing Christmas Spectacular 👍🏻

[@bffsforever5880]

I have always wanted to become a rockette since I was 5 my aunt liked to tell me she was a rockette I never believed her but her fake story was good!

[@BxCortez2050]

what an awesome show seen it several times

[@ohyes5637]

So cool

[@danielletanguay7272]

Amazing!

[@youngnurse9994]

@ Michael The secret to their high kicks is, Practice , plenty of practice ! I seen a video of it ! And they are not allowed to touch one another , even though it looks like they are. They are so awesome ! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@cocodechannel3705]

I love the Christmas ❤

[@laurenmckoy3774]

I just saw that today and it was amazing

[@millielach545]

I can’t wait for Christmas

[@ajkdiypopcorn7400]

I saw the show today it was amamamamamamazing!!!!!

[@Lady_dromeda]

I would love to be able to see the rockettes perform someday

[@jimmyboy131]

If you get the chance, take it. It's totally worth seeing at Radio City Music Hall.

[@shiloh7856]

anyone know what happens when you make a mistake as a Rockette in a live show?

[@jordyn1791]

*d e a t h*

[@mdnealy4097]

They practice so hard is is second nature.

[@zozoguh]

I know that if you are injured, there are people near stage that switch into the next outfit and replace them as quick as possible.

[@danavarrone]

they have switches back stage to step in but they also practice so hard and for so long there is never room for mistake

[@cymtastique]

You don't.

[@virginiapearson6518]

One of my friends is going to audition for the Rockettes next year. She's amazing.

[@ligiamaldonadomondragon7433]

Espectacular!

[@ericstrunk4082]

This was posted 4 days since I saw them live!

[@mmeadows35]

Jacieee!! Former dcc 💙so awesome

[@georgiahn39]

they’re so precise

[@dunjafranjic]

Wow soooo cool 😍😄😊😻

[@CK-vf9uu]

I like it so much

[@zenith5702]

They must work so hard good job

[@EpicDanceComplex]

I spy some of my beautiful Canadian dance friends!!

[@yoginiteaches6190]

More like spectacular dancing

[@CosmaPaulaton]

I got taught by Jacie in a dance workshop! She is so sweet!

[@princessmarlena1359]

Jayden Love oh totally!

[@marchoffman6878]

i saw and met the radio city rockettes at the radio city music hall in manhattan new york on december 21st in 2007.

[@lifewithbean7874]

Wow 🤩

[@marchoffman6878]

i saw the radio city rockettes at the radio city music hall in manhattan new york on december 7th pearl harbor day in 2018.

[@TheUsername217]

Covid 19: Can't wait to see the show!

[@paulamariem419]

Yay Jacie ⭐️

[@letsgoallin6496]

They're Dope

[@henrypham2345]

What if one of the dancer is sick?

[@nicolasmitrovic5129]

They die

[@nicolasmitrovic5129]

Haha

[@hollyenrighten2639]

They actually have two casts which alternate show days, so 2 women run the same rockette track, so if one is sick or unable to do the show, the other can (hopefully) slot in seamlessly!

[@grace-5299]

i’m sure they have understudies, like in theater

[@sab9351]

With each cast there is 4 swings that are essentially “understudies” for every girl in the cast, if something happens last minute a swing steps in

[@carterenglish4607]

Wow

[@blancalopez1267]

I watch y'all cause my dance teacher likes the Rockettes

[@johanna12022013]

I Feel like it's very similar to garde dance groups we have here in Germany. If you wanna check out look for "Victoria Garde"💪

[@Adylerkinbaevballet]

What the human mind can comprehend and what he can believe, that he is able to achieve ....

[@MrPAPAGAYO46]

Las Rockettes del Radio City han sido íconos de América desde que se formaron en 1925. El grupo de Danza se ha presentado en varias inauguraciones presidenciales, y lo hace más exitosamente en el Radio City Music Hall de Nueva York. Y en temporada de fiestas, las Rockettes bailan en el clásico Espectacular de Navidad. Aquí se nos muestra cómo las bailarinas se preparan para este show, y se revela qué hace a una Rockette perfecta.

[@anna_maree9794]

I have no dance background but I've always wanted to be a rockette

[@SamMcLeod17]

For soooo long I’ve been doing the high kicks

[@pipeorganfan26]

I Am Very Curious To Just See Who Has More Precision In Their Marching Radio City Rocketts or Ohio State Marching Band.

[@angelinaret2914]

Where are my fellow dancers at!!

[@marchoffman6878]

go radio city rockettes

[@rowanomalley2314]

I saw my l literally idol # haylee Snyder

[@katiegreening3178]

Lol I saw it the day this was uploaded

[@icesk8mike]

I wonder what's the secret to their eye high kicks

[@marchoffman6017]

Maybe in 2021 there will be a holiday and Christmas spectacular.

[@lilianacardenas8184]

Ik one of them, her name is Tiffany Billings she’s @ 1:02 in the middle!

[@kellytan5280]

The kick line is like the Dallas Cowboys kick line

[@Gatekeeper17]

Kelly Tan one of the girls in the video was a DCC, Jacie Scott. So that’s pretty cool

[@alianajimenez9561]

Hi I’m a freshman and I just made my school’s dance team!

[@cynthiaweinreich9585]

Yay Jacie former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, congrats!!!!!!

[@dennastinson3848]

wow. that looks hard

[@annearnerich3041]

R O C K O N ! ! !

[@marchoffman6017]

The radio city Rockettes

[@MoreSouthern]

Is there two companies performing? Like look at 3:25 two lines then some where standing off to the side a few seconds later

[@TheNonMakeupGuru]

sort of - they have two different casts

[@iaintwrong]

NOTIFACATION SQUAD

[@mitsukoyumi6663]

Also want Be Rockettes

[@addysullivan232]

I met Corey and another rocket and danced with them

[@d2e.gigiii]

How do they get up after the falling?

[@badday202]

They don’t. They stay in that position whole year round until the show needs to start again

[@ashleymarie2749]

*Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders laugh in the distance*

[@starwarsxexocollab1393]

Amazing if only I knew how to rehearse and don't be scared to public 😂

[@kalysianegron9120]

Is it wierd to say I’ve had to do a quicker change than 72 seconds before with my dance group or good?

[@kittyself]

i mean they do their own hair and makeup, and change costumes

[@Emily_12345]

I can kick eye high

[@averywunk2823]

OMG Jacie Scott she was a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader i didn’t know she went on to the rockettes

[@sel5439]

No i am four minutes late!!

[@ariannauh7734]

the height requirments is 5'6-5'10 1/4

[@fidellasaadie5292]

0:32 didn’t she dance for Abby Lee Miller the one in read 🧐🧐

[@marisolruiz.9317]

Yeeeessssss, she danced with Brooke in her 1st routine with the seniors

[@maxhernandez1124]

Numb 8

[@definitelynotafederalagent]

*Guess you could say they have a degree in Rockettetry*

[@justsomeone3729]

Man they gotta wear heels, too

[@fenixrising1972]

I could do that if I wanted to. I just don't want to.

[@marchoffman6017]

In 2020 there was no holiday and Christmas spectacular.this was due to the covid pandemic.

[@jalessabeebee4915]

Im lookin at jacie scott like ... wasnt she a dallas cowboy cheerleader

[@mitsukoyumi6663]

Saw The Rockets Christmas the Radio city New York city Christmas spectacular family Julianne Rogers 15 16 Abigail Robert Rogers Patricia Rogers

[@emiliepham5237]

Comment number 70 😂😏