Rockettes Unleashed: Secrets to Their Legs, Kicks

[@lunaoakley5641]

My great grandma was one of the original Rockettes. Technically she was a part of the St Louis rockets before they relocated to times square and radio City. :)

[@raspberrymilq]

Omfg my great grandma was too!!!

[@jennacardone2322]

Luna Oakley really cool!! Do you dance?

[@helenamcgowan]

That's awesome!

[@isaacmullenbach1764]

Mad props she her

[@liz2256]

Cool!

[@Jen-jo5qu]

These girls are absolute athletes. Four shows a day for 90 minutes each? Wow. A lifetime of formal dance training? Amazing.

[@silky0439]

Jen Hughes of course we're athletes. Thank you for acknowledging that. It drives me crazy to hear people say, "oh she's just a dancer." No, I'm not a Rockette. I just danced on and off Broadway. Regardless of where you get to dance, it keeps you young the rest of your life.

[@YouzTube99]

@Jen Hughes: Glad to see this observation already posted. Whenever the opportunity arises, I make the same point. Our granddaughter has taken dance classes since she was a toddler. When she was in high school, everyone in her grade took a standardized PE test. She made the highest score, besting even the supposedly stronger boys who played on teams. Yesssss!!

[@Yes-qd8tl]

Jen Hughes my great grandma was one it really hard to get be one

[@haute03]

They have two casts and split the shows if I'm remembering correctly. It's still really physically demanding though.

[@emilemilian7404]

@@YouzTube99 So?

[@asens6241]

I’m so glad they all openly talk about the importance of eating right. Eating disorders are unfortunately very common in dance.

[@haute03]

The beginning of this interview was super awkward. Did she really just ask if they shave their legs everyday? Anyway, the two rockettes were really lovely.

[@mitchellwhite9920]

Truly..stupid interviews such as this bring an unnecessary element of tackiness.

[@elainebmack]

They all look so very healthy too. These dancers are far better physical types for young women to emulate than emaciated fashion models.

[@user-qo2wv7zj5o]

And they smile as well !!!!!

[@Tonetwisters]

@@user-qo2wv7zj5o GORGEOUSLY!!

[@francesgrigsby7400]

Totally agree! Strong, healthy, and lean.

[@georgiadavies147]

You have to be otherwise you keel over.

[@charlieabbot3649]

I dated a former Rockette! All I can say, is, you better eat your Wheaties. Those Ladies have an incredible amount of energy.

[@russellewis3331]

I'm pretty sure I absolutely hate you, in the good way of course. I did 15 years in photography so yeah models, actors, pornstars, but Broadway girls, and specifically The Rockettes. We can all agree women are much better than men! These women, then, are the epitome of the human species.

[@no1chopperstan]

@@russellewis3331 what? Women aren't better than men lol. Idk if you're joking or something but no

[@dcu7675]

Nicola Dickinson would you like to rephrase that yourself to say men and women are equal? Because it does come across that you think women are *below* men, which is complete and utter BS to think that way, if that’s what you meant. Men and women hold equal importance, and it is at least my belief we should be treated and valued as equals.

[@vivaciousmyosotis]

@@dcu7675 I agree

[@therosesareblack]

They look sooooo uncomfortable when the interviewer asks them 'how do you maintain those legs?'

[@Luv4Turbo]

That’s because they know the real answer that they cannot give: “we starve”.

[@conniemcloed41]

Luv4Turbo I GUARANTEE to you that they don’t starve, do you see their muscles ? A good dancer simply can’t give a good high energy performance on no food, it just doesn’t happen

[@coolglasses9917]

@@Luv4Turbo I guess you are not a really physically active type, hmm?

[@user-pu2xu2iq9o]

Luv4Turbo well you’re stupid

[@viceb7]

They looked really uncomfortable about the shaving question too...so unnecessary

[@toastcoast]

I can't even do a pushup

[@miacarter756]

Luckily for me my teacher is dumb and doesnt even look at me So I make up a number to write down

[@StephJ0seph]

Your profile pic is ironic 😂

[@minxstole93]

Yep, me neither and don't even think of ever seeing me attempt a pull up! It is just not gonna happen!

[@ainewhelan9370]

Same I can’t either

[@outrun1453]

_ToasterCoaster_ embarrassing

[@debbie3218]

I was born in Queens, NY and lived there for 23 years, then moved to CA. The second I saw Rockefeller Center, the ice skating rink & that iconic tree, I started to cry and miss home so bad. I'm so proud to be from the same place like these ladies are from- the beautiful state of NY. NEW YORK STRONG ALL THE WAY!

[@michimumu]

This girls are not just dancers, they are athlets, entertainers, dancers, actors and so much more.

[@michellepost3098]

I'd be on my back, passed out if I had to do 1/3 of what they do. I was not that agile at age 16. Those women dancers are truly amazing. I live in Kansas, and never saw their shows.

[@canadianvehicleshippinginfo]

I went on the tour at Music City after the Rockettes show. They are amazing ladies and all ever so talented! They were charming to speak to,and if I return to New York one day: I will definitely be going back!

[@stevenseguro]

Its amazing how much more talented and disciplined they are then most of their mainstream superstar counterparts.

[@stevenspaziani9159]

WOW, I never imagined, I knew a lot would go in to becoming a Rockettes but these girls are super athletes and the staffing behind it all is simply amazing.

[@donelsonsheean8142]

Once a Marine, always a Marine. Once a Rockette, always a Rockette.. You could say they share a kinship.

[@themermaidstale5008]

How wonderful to be a part of that legacy.

[@rhondafannin4953]

No city in the world does Christmas like NYC! ❤😍🎄🎄🗽☃️

[@o.aldenproductions.9858]

Rhonda Fannin thank God ....lol.

[@kyoko2752]

The end was kind of annoying, we didn't click this video to see tourists, we came for the Rockettes and THAT is who we want to see.

[@marianapirez1878]

I understand their struggle with changing and having to know a lot of styles because I’m a competitive dancer myself (jazz, tap, ballet, lyrical and point)

[@elisethierbach2784]

I mean I'm 5'7 and I can do high kicks and I do tap ballet and jazz, and I'm on my school dance team I could be a rockette if I worked really hard

[@tani6661]

Elise Yeah... okay... good luck. "I'm on my school dance team" lmao

[@jerryalicea8897]

Elise my dear....I encourage you to continue following your dream. I am a former Broadway dancer in such shows as Pippin and A Chorus Line. One of my close friends is Verna Pharo who is a former Rockette. She taught dance at her own studio in New Jersey for many years after leaving the Rockettes and I use to travel to New Jersey twice a month to teach Broasdway style jazz. I use to watch the rigerous work she would put her resident "Rockette Style" dance company and I can tell you, it takes A LOT MORE work to master the high-kicking dance style that is uniquly theirs. I would offer this as advice...get out of the high school "I am a dancer" mentality and get your butt into New York and take every class you can and go to every audition you can squeeze into a day for the experience. Don't allow yourself to feel rejection blues whe you are not chosen, but use that energy to keep working at it. This is a highly competetive field and not an easy one by any means. In the meantime, enjoy dancing.

[@RhondaSmiga]

Well go check out the Kilgore College Rangerettes (all over KZbin) and let your eyes pop out of your head.

[@kwatay3896]

Get out of the I'm a dancer high school mind. If you don't go to a studio full time, rehearsing at least 8 hours weekly you will never do it

[@latalullah6655]

Yes you could. It's something to definitely be proud of if you become one. They audition around the country every year. I believe you have to be 18 and be able to dance en pointe as well

[@christophergillespie1250]

Was at there show last week. Unreal you have to see it in person to appreciate it. Great show

[@Diane0529]

The Rockettes always have and always will be just outstanding!!

[@itsjadiel]

I mean most of the girls on here saying they'll never be a rockette cause they aren't 5"6 but most of you aren't even all the way grown up so you have hope.

[@jolienvsndijk]

YÁDI and if we're honest for most of us the problem isn't just going to be height (but height is a nicer excuse than a lack of talent)

[@Therealkema]

I’m 5’4 and can do a high kick but I also cheer

[@catamaran9908]

i’m 13, and at my final height. i’m 5"1

[@luclawson2261]

My final hight is most likely to be 6 foot

[@hayleykitty401]

I mean i’m 18 and have been 5’2 since i was 12

[@BadWebDiver]

Those girls are fit!!!!

[@traceybole3045]

When I was younger I wanted to be a rockette then when I turned 16 and considered auditions but was broken hearted when I found out that I was to short. 😔

[@angelaphsiao]

I know everyone’s obsessed with the legs, but those arms are ripped af

[@sallietaylor8503]

My daughter tried out for the Rockettes in the early 90's.she was too small .17 years of dance , accolades and years of dancing five days a week.She was a professional dancer from being a teenager .At 15 years of age she bought her own car.She opted for a university degree graduating in nursing.

[@janataylor8351]

Did she quit dancing? That would be kinda sad

[@beckylewis3482]

I have had the pleasure of seeing them twice. I appreciated the living nativity scene.

[@jasonl8326]

If I was a Rockette I'd fart after each kick.

[@bufordjones4269]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@carmita3031]

Jason L lol

[@karenkimberlineverland1080]

😂😂

[@graceofspades48]

SUPER RANDOM 2:44 I thought the rockette on the right had pointy ears for a second😂

[@zyzy9256]

The whole Christmas vibes in this video...... *I LOVE IT*

[@georgenguyen525]

I got to see the Rockettes very soon. Merry Christmas to all of you.

[@lindarosegullion9251]

Rockets always impress us! Thank you.

[@5hargreevesapologist]

0:24 you can’t imaging me how happy we Norwegians get when someone mentions Norway🇳🇴

[@1025susie]

I love rockettes, always have since a kid and what a bunch of friends being funny.

[@jordynbush6815]

I’m guessing whoever typed out “bails” of hay for this video has not spent much time around hay BALES 😅🤦🏽‍♀️

[@carlasuannelockett1694]

I guess u are absolutely perfect and never have a typo?

[@kyleturner6829]

You didn't even mention the top professional musicians who deliver high quality music for every show! Shame!

[@JohnDoe-ld8nr]

Nobody goes to or watches Rockettes videos on KZbin for the music.

[@MrAquinas1]

Everyone in the show does a great job. I've attended Grand Opera at Lincoln Center and many classical concerts and Broadway plays. The Christmas show is my all time favorite.

[@rock_talk4004]

Someone needs to start a short rockette group cuz I know I'm not the only 5'3 dancer that wants to be a rockette

[@michellemeek8338]

One of my dance teachers daughter is in the rockettes but I don’t know when she started and when I grow up I want to be a rockette it’s like one of my biggest dreams

[@shanthishanthi4371]

Amazing dancers, congratulations to all excellent dancers and very useful comments and interview, thanks for sharing 🙏

[@kaystar3434]

Wait! If the one on the right is 5'6 and that's the cutoff, how did the girl on the left make it through?

[@baileymadison9019]

No the minimum height is 5’6

[@mariakilgore6954]

I think she said she’s just over so maybe the girl on the left was exactly 5’6 or not over by as much?

[@mbrenneman0411]

it kind of looked like the one on the left was slouching a little bit. there were a few shots where they looked like the same height, maybe she was standing more straight in those shots

[@margaretpriest3461]

OMG IM 5'6 YESSS!!! STILL GROWING TOO!

[@linessjustliness6032]

maggie 13088 I'm 5'0 ...

[@margaretpriest3461]

Lioness Gamez awww... :( all the tall people out here are sending you love

[@person3506]

maggie in 5"7 and still growing let's just hope we don't grow over 5"10.5

[@luclawson2261]

I am 5'9 1/2 and I am still growing

[@zxKAOS1]

A cruise ship sort of "advertised" the Rockettes. Their training includes archery and horse back riding. That and more makes it intense, and rivals those of pro athletes!

[@The_Primary_Axiom]

doesn't get any more sophisticated than this.

[@aleishaburrows4902]

It’s said because I was wanting to do this when I’m older but I only do tap and Jazz!

[@rachanakanathur3429]

Well it's never too late to start practicing a new style of dance!

[@Bighag100]

Just so impressive. Amazing.

[@Tonetwisters]

Oh gracious ... the elegance, the beauty, the grace, the athleticism, the INCREDIBLE precision. And then you add in, the determination and perserverance ... And oh yeh ... that wonderful femininity on top of all of that ... or perhaps at the basis. Probably the greatest entertainment "system" in the world. Perhaps one day I will get to see them at Christmas time before our time runs out ...

[@19EHF]

Awww boo Im only 5"2

[@donelsonsheean8142]

+19EHF You can be on the support crew..

[@isabellajohnson4608]

That rhymed ^^

[@kb-ly6dx]

Same!

[@jetoyeandrews9820]

I’m 5’2 too, what can ya do?

[@user-mu2hu6gc7m]

19EHF I’m exactly 5”0

[@jessicamoskun4221]

Reminds me off at my high school prom I did the gangnam style dance in dress shoes and my feet were numb for days just imagine these ladies do dancing with their feet most of the year.

[@jessicamoskun4221]

I'm 5ft 7in so when I did the dance it hurt.

[@irishdancer8762]

I saw them 2018 when I was on a trip in America

[@sivayamsiva9343]

Wonderful Rockettes performance, really great appreciated to all participants and useful detailed information congratulations 🙏

[@myah7406]

I dance at a studio and once i had 30 seconds to change from one costume to another that had different tights and shoes. Ain't nobody got time to go back to the dressing room

[@MrCrowebobby]

I once went onstage with no pants on, just a costume overcoat. Fortunately, someone in the wings noticed just before the curtain went up. There was a line of other dancers onstage as well.

[@chicfrancisco6845]

They pratice to perfection!

[@saracalhoun2564]

Yes SCOTTY singing at the end💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@amilcareposti2437]

From Italia, bellissime, bravissime, spettacolari👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@annemariebyers2608]

My dream since I was a little girl was to be a rockette but I'm 17, not quite 5'5 and done growing ):

[@McCallProbert]

Annemarie Byers you're not done growing til 21. I graduated highschool at just barely 5 feet & four years later graduated college just shy of 5 feet 6 inches tall. So, there is still hope... :)

[@Kaibigan39]

Annemarie Byers Remeasure, there may be hope. I grew an inch the year between 17 & 18. I was shocked, but there is hope!

[@jerryalicea8897]

There are other things besides being a Rockette...try Broadway.

[@bessinadress]

I wouldn’t be so certain that you’ve finished growing - you may well continue to grow for a good few years yet - even up to 24 if you’re lucky!! Growth depends on a lot of factors; dietary/nutritional, hormonal, stress levels etc.... Also be as well hydrated as possible, work on your posture and strengthening your core muscles...... oh and measure yourself when you first wake up after a good nights sleep 😉 my height varies excessively - from 5’3-5’6 (I have scoliosis and lordosis because of ehlers danlos syndrome, several of my vertebrae sublux due to EDS too so getting an accurate measurement is really tricky... though I average at 166 cms... and although my situation is a more extreme example, height can and does fluctuate more than many people are aware of, even for healthy people w/o my condition. I’m almost 30 now, and I started puberty pretty young at age 8, my feet were fully grown by age 10 and I had growth spurts at a younger age than my peers so was ‘tall’ for a while until I stopped growing (or thought I had!) age 12 at 152 cms and just about everyone overtook me 😉 so at your age I was certain I had finished growing having remained the same height since age 12, however I completely unexpectedly started growing again age 19 or so for a couple of years and grew 14 more cms (5.5inches!) - So you never know what’s in store 😊 x

[@miahua9111]

aww that sux

[@Scandilady]

On my visit to the NYC I have seen the Christmas show, fabulous !

[@MIWHALKI]

I remember when they all were the same height and they really looked like one person in a mirror. Great skills then

[@dollypz]

Beautifully done.

[@karis484]

I get the kicks are what they are known for but the interviewer made it out as if it was the hardest thing and to point making it about how often they shave their legs?!

[@denisdasilvalobato5809]

Wonderful Rockettes.

[@GrammyTapDancing]

My dream shoes just like these silver OMG was always my dream for past 65 yrs. adorable girls tnk u

[@karenmarie229]

WOW!

[@sofiacatacutan5209]

i love the rockettes

[@madialvarez3297]

I love this!!

[@cathyjohnson7217]

my daughters Esther and Rachel danced with Miss Dorris Russell one of the Rocketts.

[@ehnat0502]

Absolutely fascinating...thank you xoxox

[@wendyreeves1379]

Great coverage of an outstanding team - but gosh, check your spelling folks. It’s “bales” of hay, not “bails”. 😑

[@euphoricwitch9972]

When I was in dance I dreamed of one day being a rocket I did everything I could till when I was 11 I suffer a blown out knee and I wasn't able to dance again

[@kendaldrye8952]

"Are you born with these legs?"

[@AnnetteMarieHairPrincess]

My dance heros.

[@annegonzalez6683]

So beautiful! 😍

[@annaorlovtsev3167]

I want to be a rockette but that's not going to happen because the tallest I am going to be is about 5'4

[@j.a.2120]

I pulled my siatic nerve stretching and ended up in the ER!! Excruciating pain for over five weeks!! 😭😰

[@skypeters3034]

My school requires kicks to the tip or you hat

[@MotionPictureMuse]

Good! In order to consistently kick at eye-level, you actually need to be able to kick higher. Plus, they do higher kicks in some parts of their routines.

[@annaquattlebaum3415]

Same

[@briskinner1405]

On my high school drill team, it's not required to have really high kicks, just that you have good technique

[@kcal8631]

The high school drill team I was a member of also required us to be able to "kick our hats". We were patterned after the Kilgore Rangerettes.

[@jgirgis81]

Insane and fantastic

[@ROyler-rs6nh]

What an awkward interview full of stupid questions.

[@hiichild2653]

I always wanted to be a rocket until I watched this vidoe and they said “If your under 5’6 then you can’t be a rocket Me:OOP....NEVER MIND!

[@MrPAPAGAYO46]

Taylor Shemko y Karen Ritchie comparten con una periodista sus experiencias y su trabajo como Rockettes, dentro del escenario y entre bastidores; la entrevistadora, ni corta ni perezosa, se mide a realizar una breve rutina con ellas, y se lo toma de buen humor lo mismo que las dos jóvenes, finalmente se despide de ellas y el video retoma diversos aspectos de los camerinos, los uniformes, la descripción del cambio de uniformes, naturalmente no se muestra pero se describe, al fin y al cabo el grupo protege los secretos más relevantes que lo hacen, si no el mejor, uno de los más aplicados y perfeccionistas en el arte del baile sincronizado.

[@aliyamiasharizman804]

I really want to be Rockette. I do tap, jazz and ballet and I'm grade 5

[@lucygirl4926]

++Aliya Mia Sharizman Okay, so whatever you do, DON'T STOP TRAINING! Then when you're old enough, go to the tryouts.

[@cecileunatin6607]

Aliya Mia Sharizman .

[@chloideach]

Ive wanted to be a rockette for years but I'm 18 and 5'2

[@jurnee-y]

10:13 anyone else noticed she was the only one that stuck her tongue out ? Lol

[@blankzhy5688]

Both so beautiful

[@noahcount7132]

Bails of hay? Give me a break! They're BALES!

[@shyamal169]

Awesome

[@JohnSmith-pe3bg]

Amazing beautiful dancers! Liked and posted at Manhattan.st

[@sarahtwinmama]

LOL I tried this ONCE and got a hamstring hahahahahahahah fuck yup not my calling that's for sure

[@helene6686]

+SARAH JESSIE-ANN Everyone has hamstrings.....

[@lucygirl4926]

++SARAH JESSIE-ANN Do you mean your hamstring seized up, or you got a bad cramp? Because anyone who has legs, has hamstrings...lol

[@brittneyarchuleta8370]

Everyone has hamstrings?

[@kristaanderson7558]

Okay, burnet says she 5'6 which is the limit but the blondie is shorter, soo....??

[@watcherwlc53]

yeah. unless the other one doesn't have her shoes on at that moment

[@fayobushra1875]

Watcher WLC it showed her wearing her shoes

[@angelaphsiao]

It’s perspective when they’re shown side by side the blonde’s taller

[@cassidyevans3044]

Its weird to me, because on my drill team we kick hat, (because our "formal" uniforms have hats), so eye level seems very low to me lol

[@lyds6382]

They don't because they don't always wear hats. Saying to do eye high is the only way to have consistency. Of course they can all kick higher than that.

[@jeanienguyen1543]

haha I'm sure they're able to do that since they are professionals with perfect technique and form!

[@mirellasanseviero472]

The best!

[@candysmith8724]

I saw them in Radio City Hall in 2015....the Christmas Spectacular is sooo fun to see! 5'6 with heels on or flat footed? hehehe

[@tishsmiddy71]

Thank you 😊

[@tishsmiddy71]

I’m putting the Show on my bucket list,too see the Rockettes

[@jeffrywisnia2281]

It's bales of hay, not Bails. Another salute to our educational system....

[@MotionPictureMuse]

Well it is the _Wall Street_ Journal we're talking about here, haha.

[@Alice-wn7rc]

I went straight to the comments section to look for a comment like this.

[@windbreaker57]

Alice, so did i, hahaha.

[@kevinonthank]

So cool!

[@Can_of_L]

Me: (5’2 and can’t do a pushup) oh. Guess i cant be a rockette

[@shelbina08]

I caught a cramp dipping my nacho fries in the cheese sauce yesterday fawk this.

[@khloe4295]

Their routines are cleaner than my room

[@icefreak2272]

i went to their backstage tour and the guide told us that the rockettes actually eat quite a lot of pizza

[@isabelmiriam1822]

I'm watching this the day after trick or treat! Why? I don't know

[@daniellelintner6036]

Hi. Loved this video, but you guys spelt “bales” of hay wrong. ;)

[@michelinearthebise2783]

so gorgeous!