20 Strict Rules The Rockettes Dancers Have To Follow
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- Опубликовано: 13 дек 2019
- The Radio City Rockette Dancer's Rules Are More Strict Than You Could Ever Imagine. From Those High Kicks to Intense Rehearsals...
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Since 1933, spectators in search of holiday cheer have descended on New York City's Radio City Music Hall to watch the Rockettes perform in their iconic Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Eighty-six years later, the training and precision required of the show's dancers are as rigorous as ever-that much is evident just by watching their famous kick line. The elite group of 80 women chosen to be New York City Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall each year, perform as many as four shows in a day during the busy season, with television appearances, photo shoots and hours upon hours of rehearsal time sprinkled in -- all while maintaining the poise of a professional dancer and a smiling face.
But what are these elusive women really like? You know, when the curtain goes down and they hang up their (eight) elaborate costumes for the day? The intense and demanding rehearsal schedule is enough to keep a few of us mere mortals away from trying to become on of the uniformed dancers. Not to mention the fact that they have to maintain those perfect figures year-round, and they have be prepared to re-audition every single year. Yes, these dancers are covered in sparkly outfits with big smiles on their faces and are probably full of Christmas cheer, but they truly are athletes. The Rockettes are known for their unbelievable precision with their dance routines, to the point that it’s almost militant. Hard work, a grid system to map out their performances, and a coveted spot in this historical dance company equals the life of a Radio City Rockette.
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I have a good friend who has done the summer intensive 5 times and open auditions 3 times! Hoping she makes it someday, I’ll be there to see her show for sure!
Cori Babcock She’ll get there!!! 😍
inspire734 go away.
@Cori Good Luck to your friend. She will get it. :-) Have a blessed day.
inspire734 in reference to your idea that women have curves all over... many women have small chests, no hips, and if they work out enough, their backs will be flatter than the typical curved back of a woman. Personally, when I’m a standard weight for my size, I do not have curves all over. So please don’t take your weird conspiracy theory as fact, because you’re most likely not thinking this up yourself, you’re just following along with something that for some reason made sense in your mind at the time. I love a good conspiracy theory, but you have to be able to discern what could potentially be true and what is complete BS.
@@inspire734 What the actual shit
I was surprised that they don’t actually link arms in their high kicks! 😲😍
Me too! Though I'm not exactly a dancer by any stretch of imagination. I think if I could get my leg up that high ,..somebody would be injured.,or a shoe would go flying off. I was shocked to learn they are paid peanuts for the tough job they do. Somebody needs to buck up!
if one goes down and they were linked they would all go down but this way them not being linked doesn’t bring them all down and the one goes down and gets back up
Me too. I took amateur dancing and we did the odd lineup, but always had our arms touching the others' backs, even when we high kicked. And we were not out of sync because of it.
We were taught that we were responsible for holding our own body up straight, which these girls, I've noticed, don't always do. I've seen a few bend their torsos just a tad during high kicks.
The video gets it slightly wrong... the reason for the policy is center of mass. It's a liability to touch because shifting your weight onto another person is dangerous. It can mess with the synchronicity but that is only a side effect of the added effort it takes to support your weight and another dancer (or 2). When everyone is responsible for their own weight, it makes things safer and more efficient.
I'd love to see a reality show following a Rockette for a season. It looks intense, but so much fun!
I feel like they are too professional for that.
They have a RUclips channel, but I don't think it's reality style content.
There is a Cowboys cheerleaders series that goes from tryouts to game
There's a RUclips episode from Allure I believe called work it and one of their girls takes you behind the scenes of a day in the life of a rockette
@@SaskiaKaye There's two.
A Rockette's Entire Routine, from Waking Up to Showtime | Allure
A Rockette's Entire Off-Season Routine, from Waking Up to Teaching Choreography | Allure
The fact that the dance moms girls were working more hours than them that is not right
Dean Maher yooo in the thumbnail the girl in the middle with the red I literally thought she was jojo siwa and when I saw ur comment saying dance moms I was like o shit it is her 😭😭
I’m a freestyle disco dancer google it
Dance moms is a reality tv show. This is a production business. I don’t know what’s wrong about it. Dance moms “works” more hours over drama (not say they don’t work) but a lot of what they do is for show. These are working adults.
Dean Maher they are also seasonal performers, ballet dancers put more hours in then the rockets and the dance mom girls. Seriously you sound so dumb, of course the dance mom girls put in more hours they go to a new comp every week and are learning new numbers every week. You are practically comparing apples to oranges.
@@erinsmith5872 That's not JoJo Siwa. Shes only 16 and doing her own thing touring in a show
One of our dancers from our studio attended the Summer intensive and she tried out and made the team and has been a RCR for the last three years. Her name is Nadia and it’s easy to pick her out because she has beautiful red hair. With all that she does, she comes home to Ohio and gives her to the studio with the little ones and helps the older girls with their solos. She is truly amazing! Although I did not see her in this video. We love you Nadia!!!!
we need a reality show. one thats similar to Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
Emily Lynn there is one!! i don’t remember what it is called.. but my mom watches it alllll the time!!😅
sophia elizabeth omg ask her!! Hahaha
Emily Lynn yes!!!
I want this too!
It's not a reality show but they have a 4 episode series called "A Road to Spectacular" here on RUclips. They run between 4 and 8 minutes but they're great.
Dammit. I'm too short....
and too old..
and too fat...
and can't kick higher than my other ankle ...
There goes another career choice.
Lorna Murdoch Eaton
😂
Hahahahahahaha
i was 5'1'' and got in... #michaelbarr
tina rey
Really
@@josephcampisi8401 #real
I had a dancer friend who made it into the Rockettes after dreaming about it since she was small; saw her years later and she said she absolutely hated it and left after a couple of years. Since everyone had to look the same, the underlying need for individuality turned into jealousy.☀️
Wow they make it look like they were all loving sisters, I knew it couldn't be that perfect!
I've danced with 2 Rockettes as well in NYC, both had more fun with our go-go company and did not stay with the Rockettes for more than one holiday season.
That’s not to say that the rockettes are mean people. To look very similar is crucial for majority of dance styles and the professionalism in the rockettes requires even more uniformity.
Left after a couple of years. Considering everyone auditions every year, your friend wasnt under contract and chose to return each year. Only one to blame is your ugly friend.
@@darkwebgirl Not everyone has what it takes to work hard, precision, flawless. So i can see why your friebd was fired.
the way they dance is so graceful. love love love it
A former rockette was a tap teacher at my studio and she choreographed dances with kick lines in them. You can't actually put your hands on the backs of the people next to you because the strength of the arm can push you forward and make the line all wonky. Another little fun fact, if one person trips and falls in the kick line, the whole line goes down like dominoes
My great aunt Jane was a Rockette in the 40s!
I-know-a-former-Rocket-.-She-had-many-children-when-she-retired-!-But-she-never-showed-us-her-legs-!
WOW! That's so dope!
ik a rockette personally, her name is Tiffany Billings.
That’s awesome!!
They have sooo much dedication! So much love they put in what they do! 🥰
The saddest part about this is that I’m to short to be one of them😭
Myonna Johnson me too girl
Same. *sigh* it would be a blast just to audition.
Myonna Johnson right? Even if I knew I couldn’t actually participate. But I do hope to join my state theater. 😋
I’m too tall to be one of them 😂
I'm barley tall enough at just 5'6 exactly. But I am not a dancer by any means LOL
I love love love their dance.
I hope hope hope they are earning big for all this plus the strain on their bodies that WILL catch some of them sooner or later sadly. Most impressive. I'd like to see a show ..next Xmas perhaps I might spend over there.
Lady Andrea they only make about 39k... which is practically nothing for living expenses in New York. It’s disgusting.
@@Quit3Cut3 oh thank you very much for replying! Oh my God...that is not very good considering what they give...plus as you rightly say and I'm aware costs in NY! I wonder do audiences know this....these girls put their bodies through so much. I have a friend in ballet and renumeration is excellent but its her life. And she suffers a great deal with pain. And will do in later life. Beautiful to watch but human price is high
@@Quit3Cut3 to be fair they only work for 3 months of the year, plus a lot of them have outside jobs in their home cities/countries during the off season that pay just as much if not more..
I was fortunate to have seen the Radio City Christmas Show and let me tell you, these women are spot on and flawless throughout the entire show. It amazes me how precise every move they make is and now I know why after seeing this video. A wonderful show that I suggest everyone sees.
Facts the fact that they go through wardrobe changes so quickly is beyond me
Just looking at those amazing, fit and talented ladies makes me wanna hit the gym.
@Orchid Treasure, I was just thinking of the bowl of ice cream I just ate...lol.
@@goodmeasure777 ha ha ha I love ice cream. Way too much. Which is why I cannot be a dancer. Unless they're looking for flabby ones lol! I am in great shape, but nowhere near like a dancer.
My dance studio produced a couple rockettes. It looks glamorous but it’s really hard work for not a lot of money. That much stress on your joints in heels, dancing at special events on concrete, can lead to injury. There’s also regional squads of rockettes, not just the NYC ones, and they do even more.
Yeah I heard that for all those ladies bust their asses, financially they’re not compensated like you’d think they would be or should be. The sheer endurance and discipline they have is truly amazing!
They should really be compensated more. It isn't like their performances aren't bringing in enough to pay them properly.
Actually quite similar to the disciplines of The Ohio State University Marching Band - similar practice hours during the season, having to audition every year, teaching at summer sessions, precise body positioning, being always-on-the-clock brand ambassadors - all with the same goal in mind: absolute perfection in performance.
most of the ‘rules’ are just general dance rules, whether you’re a rockette or you’re in a small studio
@Im an avocado Yeah, and "they always have to stay in shape" I imagine other athletes also like to stay in shape.
Most dancers aren't going to get cut if they're under weight tho.
My cousin did the summer intensives and tried out at least two times, but was not picked. It's really tough! She ultimately found joy in teaching dance. Hey, I admire her for having the guts to get out there and try! She can say she really did try at the end of the day!
I am in awe of all the work and dedication these ladies put into this show. Major respect for them!
No Surprise they are so perfect.... Hard work hard work and again hard work.
The Rockettes came to my home town one time and it was so neat to see them live. They make the dance moves look so easy.
Remember when Andy was a Rockette
Nightshade 000 Average andy ?!
@@dolanbabes1972 yep
Who's Andy
Dolan BabeS yep LMAO
Lol
My niece was a Rockette for several years. Amazing what they go through. Seen it 1st hand.
Auditioned and even took their workshop, but never made it. No regrets.
Keep auditioning! You can make it!!!
BN_Rose_Gold thank you, darling!
I’m sure you’ll get an even better opportunity! Have faith!!
Weluvliyah thank you very much, darling. 🌹
Ok darling
Just looking at them makes me smile 😃 I grew up in NY and my mother would take me & my sister to see the Christmas Spectacular...I just love the Rockettes!
To have an once of their dedication , I would be so much further in life .
Same here. 😥
Always admired the dancers. I have respect for all of you. Your performances are unbelievably amazing. Thank you for sharing this information. Happiness and Peace to everyone!! ❤🙏🎶
You ladies are AMAZING and never let anyone tell you different or tear you down! I wish i could see a show. Im sure it's magical🎀🎀🎀 Seeing a performance just once in my life would be a dream come true. I am so amazed that you create special moments for invisible and truly out of love
This brought back so many memories for me! In the mid-70’s I worked in Manhattan while my (then) husband refused to leave his hometown - a 6 hour train ride each way. I made many friends on those weekend train trips, including a guy who was The Man in charge backstage. He had some great stories, and I was even able to visit, and watch several shows from his vantage point. So awesome. And even though I was a dancer back then, I was (and still am!) too short to even have considered a career change… Thanks for this 👍
Amazing routines and dances. If I ever get to seem them in person I will certainly appreciate their efforts even more!!!
The woman that runs my studio was a Rockette for 3 years. She now runs my studio with her husband. My little sister had her for her tap class. Keep in mind, my sister was 5 in this class. This woman told the girls, “For the recital, you will be doing a kickline with eye kicks.” This didn’t last long. Opening night of the recital, one girl slipped during the kickline. She was in the middle. All the girls face planted onto the stage.
What did we learn here?
*never put five year olds in a kickline*
I'm not so sure that I would want to be trained by a former Rockette, and I'm fairly certain I wouldn't want really young children trained by them. When that level of super-perfection is your norm, slowing down to normal human levels is difficult.
And with children that young, I think the main thing should be that they're having fun, gain confidence and maybe discover what you're good at.
Not to mention that five year olds have totally different proportions and level of fine motorics from adults, so surely it's obvious you can't take part of a grown ups dance routine for them?
I also belonged to a studio owned by a former Rockette (we're talking the 1960s here). She was tall, fabulous, and we all idolized her. She never had unrealistic expectations, but she expected us to stretch ourselves so we'd learn. @@Julia-lk8jn
Shorties and sexy strong let us start our own dance company!
Go for it YackBackatcha
Wish I could see this amazing women! I can watch the same video many times.....8m still amazed their performance! Thank you ladies.
I’m a dancer and I do tap and once my teacher choreographed a dance based on the rockets and we had to rehearse in straight lines and learn to be exactly the same. It was hard and we even did the kick-line. It was a hard performance so I kind of know what they go through. I loved the dance and it was fun to do.
How add to the 'dance,' singing and acting! :) I'm a former dancer and musician (pit) turned nurse. This made me miss it all but I know I was called to service. Still, stellar! Beautiful performance of hard work I can appreciate. Reminds me of marching ensemble..formation, perfection, and playing a symphony while moving!
Absolutely beautiful.
AMAZING DISCIPLINE AND GEORGEOUS LADIES..
HDJ
Awesome! As athletic as artistic. National treasures! I always enjoy watching them on TV.
I saw this show this year (2019) and it was awesome. Very up to date fun show I look forward to next year.
I get exhausted just looking at them rehearsing, but the shows are spectacular.
I love the Rockettes sparkle sequin outfits ✨
went to the show a few years ago.....loved it! they are perfect
1:50 Love the comments on the type of bodies the company want. Underweight will get you on the hot seat. They WANT those girls looking healthy and fit. I get all the restrictions, they are a precision company, but I'm glad they want their dancers to look fit rather than twiggy.
Me too! I’m glad the fitness requirements also prevent underweight performers. They’re such great role models for young girls
They all have low body fat because they are all males. All figure skaters, gymnasts, ballet dancers are all males the top ones. They are born and brought up inverted. It is the system. The reason the top models are thin, the are all castrated guys. That is Victoria's Secret. It is coming out. Next year remember what I have said. More actors will come forward with the truth. The entertainment industry was made to program us and those people were bred just for that.
@@inspire734 this is the FUNNIEST comment I ever seen no cap
@@inspire734 ahahahahahahahaha
I love the fact that they also will cut off a rockets if they’re overweight. It’s a great example to the young girls looking up to them what healthy and fit looks like.
Love all the new information on your video. Thanks again for share !
I think getting in a fight with a Rockette would be a bad idea.... 4:28
All it takes is getting hit with those long legs and your done for. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Long legs!those legs are even very hard.you may think the legs are metalic
the funny thing is that she would do it and win with a smile
@@NuggetsAdventures524 😂😂😂
Karren Makada they would kick you while maintaining “Sunshine Head” 😄
They are beautiful so well in training they a credit to themselves and the talent good on you mate from Australia 👍 ❤
What a great entertainment group, with awesome precision. Thanks
I am 11~ I went to the Christmas show today and last year. I even had a dance lesson w them this morning in the rehearsal hall
I would love to watch them!
These dancers are so beautiful and talented ❤️💃💃🏿💃🏻They have their routines down to a science , I was surprised to learn the no haircuts during the holiday season ❤
Wow. I've always known that they are very busy people with a high level of dedication and true professionals, but to have it broke down like that. Incredible. Very impressive.
There’s no other show like it!!
I loveThe Rockettes they are so graceful when they move. ❤️👍
Just saw this tonight!!! Amazing to see how this all comes to life on radiocity!
Wow amazing!
My family and I all love to watch the Rockettes. We are especially pleased that as of 2021 they have taken on a young woman who is missing her hand. She is beautiful and a fabulous dancer.
“Having to wake up as early as 6am”
*laughs in healthcare*
Laughs in no one cares
Caro Line get a grip hun it was a joke 😂
HollehMae shouldn’t you be catching up on your sleep?
Caro Line ok boomer
HollehMae I’m 22 which apparently makes me a lot younger than you, and that’s not even where should use that sksksks it’s cute to see someone just learn new internet term tho. Get that sleep, lady.
1:17 It’s nice to have woman in a position of leadership, like Karen Keeler
Joe we have millions of women in "positions of leadership' worldwide. Its not a new phenomenon!😉
@Very Fake News CNN ruclips.net/channel/UCqCyQfpiZfqRZH1_cmT-awQ
Very Fake News CNN speaking about sexism does not make it sexist.
Kudos to these women. The performances are breathtaking
I saw A Radio Christmas Spectacular in Boston about twenty years ago and I still marvel at it. The Rockettes are truly incredible ❤️
And they still don't earn enough to live in New York City hardly. They're barely making over the average American. But I guess when you love what you do that much then it's worth it.
Facts and people still trying to live off of a small paycheck
I have loved the Rockettes since I was eight. They have always been awe inspiring.
Thanks for sharing your experience 👌👌👌and very useful comments 🙏
As others have said, I think the arm location during the kick line was the most surprising. Amazing dancers!!
most surprising is i can't believe i did this for 21 years!!
You were on the team for 21 years!!!? Any insights you want to share?
@@jilliannyc2124 on what specifically? going to look for you on FB as i share several memories on there, i am Lara Alysa on there
And they also have to step in for injuries/sick colleagues. So every "swing" dancer has to know 9 extra positions.
I love to dance either to workout or to have fun. So I'm definitely not a future Rockette, but I do love watching them on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, they rock!
I was excited to see the Rockettes many years ago in Branson Mo. But also kinda sad that they went back to NY, it means I’ll probably not get a chance to see them again ❤
Just glad the Rockettes still exist.
Woooow
When they do the eye high kicks they're not holding eachother. Their hands are hovering just over their costumes. That's unreal right there 👀
I would love to see them live!
Amazing. I’m very happy that the company does not abuse the bodies of the dancers in terms of diet. God bless. Amen!
I absolutely love there dance there so graceful and look stunning
I have seen them before and it was amazing but I never knew they had to go through this
Such pretty and inspiring discipline
I saw the Rockettes in December 2010 with my family, it was awesome
I’m currently doing master classes with a former rockette and it is amazing!!
My grandma was a rockette
Amazing!
That is truly something to be VERY proud of! A Tradition in New York and I bet she had MANY stories to tell!
Wow shes strong
I tap danced for 8 years and I was set on being a Rockette when I graduated high school...then I learned I'm 2 inches too short :(
Aw man that’s sad 🥺
now that really sucks :(
I’m sorry ☹️
I'm sorry! There are so many other shows though that are just as prestigious
I think that's terrible about the height since it's truly something someone can't help etc. They could easily figure out a way to visually fix it
Great video. A very interesting topic and the Rockettes are amazing! Running is mispelled at 2:13.
When I lived in NYC, I made a point of seekng the Rockettes, and Macy's on Christmas Eve. Seeing the Rockettes was great, very impressive. and fun. Macy's on Christmas eve, at least that year, was terrifying...
I've always wanted to be a Rockette ever since I was 3 & I went to see them so I begged my mom to put me in dance class but i can't be one due d the high requirement ( I'm 5'1) so that kinda sucked when i found out.
Welcome to my world. I'm 4ft 10'. I don't fit height requirement for many dance parts.
When I’m older I might be able to do it but right now I’m like 5’0 but I’m y’all for my age
I’m too tall to be a rockette so I feel ya
@@riana4691 haha looks like even tall ppl have trouble
I feel your pain I’m barely 5’3
I was (once) a dancer and also on dance team all through high school, and actually had several instructors/choreographers etc. ask me if I had ever considered trying out for the Rockettes. I admit, I had great high kicks! (And I’m 5’ 8” lol.)
Brilliant, well done guys.
There’s no comparison between any other female dance show and this elegant and timeless masterpiece. The thought that anyone, like the comment below would bring up the dance mom’s as any type of comparison, which is heavily edited and some dont actually dance properly, is offensive. Let’s just appreciate the class of this, its rare. ❤
Things like about face are used in drill down for dance team
I am an America citizen and I never knew what a rocket was until today when I clicked on this video! Amazing! 😊
Rockette not rocket I would hope by now you knew what a rocket is 🚀
You must be young to never have heard of the Rockettes before.
YaYa. Im 26 and I just heard about it. Maybe its a east coast thing? I live on the west coast and no one talks about them.
@@titanicgirl774
Im 32, live on the East Coast and never have hers of them either.
They stay in shape by "runing".
👑THE👑ROYALTY👑OF👑ALL👑DANCE👑COMPANIES👑
"Intense rehearsals required" noooo I never would have guessed.
bitter
How do they smile so much without it hurting 😧
It's amazing to think about the time and effort that goes into these shows. These dancers must be incredibly disciplined!
I’ve seen the rocketts. It is amazing
If in NYC and the Rockettes are in the house cancel something and go see them. It is an amazing show. I never knew they never locked arms when they do the line dance. You can't tell in person.
Just watching this gives me body ache.. But I applaud them for their hardworking and efficient skills. I so want to join but ughhh I can't my body would ache from the over practice and muscles will ache.
I dreamed of being a Rockette. I did that type of precision dancing in a local dance group. It’s hard work! Hours of rehearsal every day for months just to put on a three hour show once a night for a week for charity. Wouldn’t trade the experience for the world, but I never made it to the Rockettes. My last show I was pregnant but didn’t know it yet. Changed the course of my life but in a good way.
WoW this was awesome !
Amazing!!! Love it!
*No shorter than 5 foot 6 inches.. You've gotta be tall to be a rockette*
Me, standing at 5'9":
Me 5'10 LOL
me standing at 5’4”:
I actually met a Rockette. But I didn’t know what she had been through when I did meet her!
4:54 WOW! I truly thought they could lean on one another for support but I get that that could topple into a mess lol. They are so impressive! 💓
Wow,!!!!! 1,000 times. They are truly amazing!!!!! Amazing. I never knew!!!!!!
I hope they make lots of $$$ for all that!!!
Janet Pitts they don’t:(
They make like over $30,000 but their job is seasonal and not year round that's still alot of money though!
Sara Bement it’s really not especially in New York
@@bogiboglin2702 thank you Sara for letting me know!! Cool!
30,000 in 2 months loving what you do is kinda great even for New York standards.