Rockettes: Legs, Legs and, um, More Legs

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  • Опубликовано: 29 ноя 2012
  • We're honoring, unapologetically, the Rockettes' legs as they celebrate their 85th anniversary in New York City. Go backstage with two of the world famous dancers at the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and learn how they stay lean and limber enough to kick eye-high. With Wall Street Journal "Off Duty" host, Wendy Bounds.
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Комментарии • 369

  • @ashlynnmcquire8292
    @ashlynnmcquire8292 5 лет назад +927

    It’s not a workout to get the legs. You dance for years to get the legs. Same goes for being flexible.

    • @unknownnumber8328
      @unknownnumber8328 4 года назад

      True

    • @llallogen7380
      @llallogen7380 4 года назад +9

      @Rahyne Dancer You can certainly get a lot more flexible than your starting point in a week if you begin by barely being able to touch your toes. However, if you are nowhere near the splits, the majority of adults can not gain that in a week without potentially hurting themselves. Major muscle lengthening does not happen super quickly, as it's many cycles of thousands of microtears in the muscle followed by healing. And if you try to overdo it to get flexible more quickly, you don't allow time for that healing process

    • @llallogen7380
      @llallogen7380 4 года назад +1

      @Rahyne Dancer Very true. In youth you can get away with a lot more haha

    • @ginkgothestink-o6949
      @ginkgothestink-o6949 4 года назад

      llallogen rest is so important even with stretching. People don’t realize it

  • @oliviaplayer8039
    @oliviaplayer8039 7 лет назад +3019

    It makes me laugh how the interviewer is trying to get them to basically saying they exercise excessively and restrict and calories to have their legs and they're just like nah we fit

  • @1000frolly
    @1000frolly 7 лет назад +1242

    Synchronous swimming without the water.

  • @treasurehollis8040
    @treasurehollis8040 7 лет назад +1934

    "Shorter girls" "5'6" lmao ok.

    • @elladescamps4937
      @elladescamps4937 5 лет назад +5

      Yo I'm 5'7 and I'm twelve 🤦🏼‍♀️

    • @magicalpowers7892
      @magicalpowers7892 5 лет назад +9

      If 5’6 is short what am i

    • @lesliepliego2920
      @lesliepliego2920 5 лет назад +2

      Treasure Hollis I’m 13 and 4’10

    • @abbyw5803
      @abbyw5803 5 лет назад +2

      I am hardly 5'3 and I modeled for a long time so... haha.

    • @MuseHathor
      @MuseHathor 4 года назад +1

      Dj Ghoul TOUCH I’m Asian and 5’7. I always feel like a mother hen around my friends hahaha

  • @morganmcintosh5476
    @morganmcintosh5476 5 лет назад +834

    Getting legs like that can’t be achieved in a gym, dancing is basically the only way

    • @TheNonMakeupGuru
      @TheNonMakeupGuru 4 года назад +14

      not actually true. you can very much get legs like that with any lower body intensive sport

    • @mee7055
      @mee7055 4 года назад +40

      @@TheNonMakeupGuru not actually. Their leg train is specific for what they are going to do which is different from intense leg workout. Soccer leg train is for one thing, ballet leg train for another, popping dance for another and leg builking for another

    • @pugassassin5591
      @pugassassin5591 4 года назад

      @@TheNonMakeupGuru nah

    • @overgrownkudzu
      @overgrownkudzu 4 года назад +4

      gymnastics as well, the skills needed are similar

    • @aabe1189
      @aabe1189 4 года назад

      Swimming?

  • @CutesyBubblez
    @CutesyBubblez 5 лет назад +186

    "Do you shave everyday?" Um, too personal there miss reporter lady. The Rockettes are more than just legs, there's a whole woman there.

    • @RB747domme
      @RB747domme 5 лет назад +7

      Sarah C. I know. It would be like her saying, it's a good job you guys are white otherwise they wouldn't have let you join. Which would also be true. As the Rockettes don't accept black dancers.

    • @user-52z1
      @user-52z1 4 года назад +17

      @@RB747domme now they do. There have been black rockettes since 80s when they racist policy ended. However, I'm sure the orgnaization is still alittle racist bc they only have 1 ir 2 minorities.

    • @lay-dee
      @lay-dee 3 года назад +5

      @@user-52z1 it isn't necessarily racist to have a low number of black dancers. Numerous girls try out, girls from prior seasons are more likely to get alot of those slots, not many black girls audition. It would end up with not having many in the end. They can't let people through the cracks to be politically correct. Everyone that makes it has to earn it.

    • @user-52z1
      @user-52z1 3 года назад +3

      @@lay-dee I’m not saying it is racist bc there is a low amount of black girls. But back then no matter the talent of the girl they only wanted white women. That is racist to not even have a shot bc of skin color.

  • @itzblu855
    @itzblu855 7 лет назад +329

    IM 5'7 YASSSS

    • @carmelrae3131
      @carmelrae3131 7 лет назад +7

      MUSICK_SKELE but you suck at dancing

    • @peanutbutter5506
      @peanutbutter5506 7 лет назад +16

      When you can't be a Rockette because your too tall :/

    • @morganthuemmler4936
      @morganthuemmler4936 7 лет назад +6

      MUSICK_SKELE I'M 5'8 AND I ALREADY DO DANCE CLASSES EVERY OTHER DAY AHAHAA WE CAN DO THISS.

    • @devotedcetacean6568
      @devotedcetacean6568 6 лет назад

      Cool

    • @ashh__
      @ashh__ 6 лет назад

      Pugtato Rockettes range from 5'6-5'10

  • @fiercedancerchick59
    @fiercedancerchick59 11 лет назад +77

    Taylor Shimko went to my studio and she is my favorite Rockette! she has taught me many things and has made me a better dancer! way to go Taylor!

  • @kaylaelizabeth7962
    @kaylaelizabeth7962 4 года назад +44

    Me: I wish I was a Rockette
    Also me: 4'11

  • @GrayEagle48
    @GrayEagle48 6 лет назад +24

    I've been watching the Rockettes since the 1950's. Best dance troupe ever.

  • @ellenl.5581
    @ellenl.5581 Год назад +1

    When I Was a little girl in the 1950s five years old my dad played cards at the casino and I would sit in the theatre and watch the workouts. I was forever facinated with the Rockettes.

  • @SamHackenson
    @SamHackenson 10 лет назад +709

    I wish I could just grow 6 inches overnight. I can never be a Rockette because of that damn height cut off. But I can dance just as good as any of them.

    • @SekaiiWorld2121
      @SekaiiWorld2121 10 лет назад +19

      I feel your pain :(

    • @jasonbertalotto4296
      @jasonbertalotto4296 9 лет назад +99

      You can dance for other studios, the Rockettes may not cut it for you but try out for musicals, keep dancing, superstar!🎼

    • @DJFANTASTICOENCHICAGO
      @DJFANTASTICOENCHICAGO 8 лет назад +1

      5'6

    • @lila-mb8qi
      @lila-mb8qi 7 лет назад +3

      Sam Hackenson how tall do you need to be?

    • @lila-mb8qi
      @lila-mb8qi 7 лет назад +4

      Sam Hackenson nevermind

  • @aristoteliscourcoubetis117
    @aristoteliscourcoubetis117 8 лет назад +235

    This journalist is very antipathetic

    • @lotusgrl444
      @lotusgrl444 8 лет назад +13

      agreed lol...you would think as a reporter shed be more personable

  • @haleymadison5602
    @haleymadison5602 7 лет назад +159

    This is so sad to me. Being a rockette is my dream and has been since I started dancing at the age of 2 however I'm only 5'3 :(

    • @Geke1008
      @Geke1008 6 лет назад +6

      How long can one stay with the group, do you know? I mean, 5 years max, maybe? And what about "During the Christmas season, the Rockettes present five shows a day, seven days a week." (From Wikipedia, not sure if that’s correct of course.)

  • @angelaarnold3740
    @angelaarnold3740 Год назад

    I have said this before but I am very Proud to say that Two of my Aunt's were part of the Troup KNOWN as The TILLER Girls in the Early 40's. Very "Proud

  • @jerrymammoser9857
    @jerrymammoser9857 3 года назад

    Thank you thank you thank you Rockettes for having beauty, grace and humanity in this day and age.

  • @breannarichardson2558
    @breannarichardson2558 7 лет назад +57

    They're too cute 😊

  • @googesowders8622
    @googesowders8622 2 года назад +2

    Wonderful to see classic still going strong . ⭐⭐⭐✨

  • @aliciapanzer2970
    @aliciapanzer2970 6 лет назад +23

    Those push ups are on point!!!

  • @ericarichter5542
    @ericarichter5542 6 лет назад +28

    When ur a dancer but ur tragically 5’0”😭

  • @jwc880
    @jwc880 5 лет назад +50

    Aww, I can’t be a Rockette due to that stupid height restriction. *sigh*

  • @Live.Laugh.Love.Cassie
    @Live.Laugh.Love.Cassie 4 года назад +16

    Imagine being so good at tap jaz and ballet but be too short. Training ur whole life and realising ur too short

  • @SHADOWBLACKs650
    @SHADOWBLACKs650 11 лет назад +5

    Forgot to mention the stage " doesn't give " it's hard as a rock,that's why dancers have the best legs. Nice behind the scene.

  • @DLinton
    @DLinton 7 лет назад +147

    I love a good pair of legs.

    • @deadlypineapple5870
      @deadlypineapple5870 7 лет назад +23

      Shilvio D. Linton That is a really weird thing to say lol😂😂

    • @carolineholdship1819
      @carolineholdship1819 7 лет назад

      Shilvio D. Linton
      L

    • @kat35lulu88
      @kat35lulu88 6 лет назад +1

      Shilvio D. Linton Go for it! If you can dance why not! What a thrill..... New York.....

  • @nickhammer6408
    @nickhammer6408 5 лет назад +2

    These ladies are amazing and beautiful!

  • @chocolatcats
    @chocolatcats 5 лет назад +1

    I LOVE THIS..............how amazing are these ladies......

  • @tracer740
    @tracer740 7 лет назад +2

    Just ... Fabulous, I tell ya!

  • @carolmiles-hughes2592
    @carolmiles-hughes2592 5 лет назад

    Ooo.Bowling, Dancing, skating is a great way to stay in shape. All sizes and talented ages. Improvise to Perfection. It's a model. A show like this can be tweeked! Make it your own😃🌠

  • @user-bt3wv8mg4r
    @user-bt3wv8mg4r 8 месяцев назад +1

    ROCKETTES: LEGS, LEGS,AND UM,MORE LEGS,

  • @theconfusedoctopus
    @theconfusedoctopus 5 лет назад +39

    I’ve always wanted to be a rockette but my family can’t afford dance classes

    • @j-rodthelibrarykid1166
      @j-rodthelibrarykid1166 5 лет назад +4

      I want to be a dancer on Broadway and this is a huge problem.

    • @MinadR92
      @MinadR92 4 года назад +1

      Practicing with a friend could also help as a start? good luck^^

    • @miccityson
      @miccityson 4 года назад +3

      Hey! I actually have a friend who is a professional theatre dancer right now, he's 22, and up until age 18 he actually learned all of his dance from youtube! It takes a LOT of dedication, but it is possible.

  • @gisela_m142
    @gisela_m142 5 лет назад +1

    I went to go see them! It was so entertaining and and was so amazing 5/5

  • @Eggheili18
    @Eggheili18 6 лет назад +955

    Ew that interviewer was so horrible, asking about shaving and calories?

    • @lottecorn9374
      @lottecorn9374 5 лет назад +51

      Ragga
      How is that horrible

    • @Alice-gc4yw
      @Alice-gc4yw 5 лет назад +61

      Ragga everyone wants to know, it's her job

    • @kkelseym
      @kkelseym 5 лет назад +77

      That's not horrible. They're dancers who are specifically known for their legs.

    • @oceanbreeze3213
      @oceanbreeze3213 5 лет назад +5

      How!

    • @viviannabaez7601
      @viviannabaez7601 5 лет назад +10

      Ragga ?? She’s a interviewer that’s her job, stupid.

  • @timothyberg7081
    @timothyberg7081 2 года назад

    It is 2021, and I am honoured to have known a Rockette; RIP Anne.

  • @freshlegs27
    @freshlegs27 4 года назад +1

    I'd love to dance with them after I retire. 😍

  • @gabrielcoronado6395
    @gabrielcoronado6395 2 года назад +1

    Going up and down stairs you achieve a similar development. I have recommended this exercise for years and have seen the results over and over again. All you have to do is go up and down a flight of five or six steps for 6 to 10 minutes. Three sessions a week are enough. In just three or four sessions, the legs begin to form. In three weeks, the results are spectacular. Guaranteed (and highly recommended for any sport). It is best to alternate going up two steps at a time and one at a time.

  • @luhole
    @luhole 6 лет назад +236

    But the one on the left is shorter...?

    • @nailpolish3871
      @nailpolish3871 6 лет назад +45

      luhole it was probably just the camera angle

    • @mkbXD
      @mkbXD 4 года назад +4

      She’s probably 5’6” exactly

    • @msanoh
      @msanoh 4 года назад +1

      The tallest are in the middle, then the shorter ones are in the end

  • @mariaelsamaruhn3277
    @mariaelsamaruhn3277 3 года назад

    They are stuning!!!

  • @sushmitabanerjee8328
    @sushmitabanerjee8328 5 лет назад

    Wow!!for these ladies🌷

  • @doris_1325
    @doris_1325 8 месяцев назад +1

    Omg the shoes! ❤

  • @shanthishanthi4371
    @shanthishanthi4371 2 года назад

    Thanks for sharing your experience and excellent comment 🙏

  • @liamcarey560
    @liamcarey560 11 месяцев назад +1

    Love the rockettes

  • @3gemsful
    @3gemsful 5 лет назад +3

    Love the title

  • @anabel0711
    @anabel0711 6 лет назад +7

    DANG. THEIR ALL DOING IT IN HEALS. THATS WHAT I CALL TALENT.

  • @moniqueneagle7091
    @moniqueneagle7091 3 года назад

    Amazing girls. Love it. 💖💖

  • @chooineetan5879
    @chooineetan5879 3 года назад

    Happy birthday to you Peng I hope you like the first one and.........

  • @mariaelsamaruhn3277
    @mariaelsamaruhn3277 3 года назад

    The beast dancers!!!!!

  • @LuminasLight
    @LuminasLight 5 лет назад +1

    Ever heard of "Funkengarde"? Great dancers all around Germany and a wonderful tradition

  • @rinah2256
    @rinah2256 6 лет назад +9

    I literally just learned that they don’t touch when they do their kicks like what

  • @ceraceraceracera
    @ceraceraceracera 6 лет назад +81

    I was in a play and boy oh boy the quick changes were like FAM TOSS ME THAT DANCE SHOE!! and then someone would be like BUT THATS KARMEN'S SHOE!! Me: WE HAVE TWO MINUTES AND YOUR WORRIED ABOUT WHOS SHOE THIS IS?! HAND ME THE FRICKIN SHOE!

    • @emilytaylor468
      @emilytaylor468 5 лет назад +3

      Two minutes for a fast change? Fam that's not even fast
      Plus you don't just take other people's shoes. It's their shoes! Can you keep track of your own shoes? What if someone else's shoes are the wrong size? What if they need them? What if they have athlete's foot or something? What if they're the wrong shoe entirely? Why would you do that?

    • @ems8097
      @ems8097 5 лет назад +10

      Emily Taylor jeez chill it’s meant to be funny 😂

    • @schadenfreudealltheway8158
      @schadenfreudealltheway8158 4 года назад +2

      RELATABLE!!! NO TIME TO WASTE IN A CROWDED DRESSING ROOM

  • @jaimelarroyo5368
    @jaimelarroyo5368 2 года назад +1

    So prety and simpatic women

  • @incognitoburrito9947
    @incognitoburrito9947 4 года назад +2

    lol best title EVER!!

  • @Ddrhl
    @Ddrhl 4 года назад +7

    It's been 7 years since this posted, but the interviewer calls these 2 iconic women "guys." Lazy.

  • @lillth9292
    @lillth9292 5 лет назад +5

    I have done dance since I was 2 and I have always wanted to becoming a Rockette. Unfortunately I will never be able to live that dream because I'm only 5'5

  • @elyasl974
    @elyasl974 4 года назад +1

    Who's here for the Christmas Spectacular in 2k19?

  • @tharav1337
    @tharav1337 11 лет назад +15

    i wanna become a rockette

    • @RB747domme
      @RB747domme 5 лет назад +1

      thara v well, as long as you're tall enough, slim enough, and a good enough dancer then you have a chance!
      As long as you're white. They don't accept black dancers.

  • @keelichristina797
    @keelichristina797 7 лет назад +4

    i like the title

  • @chilitoday
    @chilitoday Год назад +1

    Leg heaven

  • @Viktor_Drakkon394
    @Viktor_Drakkon394 4 года назад +1

    I had a dance teacher who was a Rockette

  • @rbeygarcia
    @rbeygarcia 3 года назад +1

    The reporter woman doesn’t realize she looked EVERY BIT as professional doing those strut kicks as the two Rockettes. She has the body, the poise, and she’s just as pretty. It looked like 3 Rockettes dancing. I bet she went home, saw the tape and kicked herself for being so self-deprecating during the interview. She could totally do it in a pinch.

  • @tiggergurl84
    @tiggergurl84 5 лет назад +2

    When i thought my legs werent long.. i feel better that legs are a beautuful thing to have..nice

  • @princessmarlena1359
    @princessmarlena1359 4 года назад +4

    I almost got into the Rockettes, years ago when I lived in NYC. Very tough selection process. Even IF you meet the criteria and have the talent/skills, you can still get a “no”. My psoriasis kept me out...I still enjoyed the audition process/attempt. No regrets.

    • @juliusquasar1565
      @juliusquasar1565 4 года назад +1

      Princess Marlena sorry to hear that. I knew someone who is over six feet tall, she couldn’t get in because of that.

    • @katherineseveriche184
      @katherineseveriche184 4 года назад +1

      What does psoriasis has to do with dancing? I'm sorry you couldnt get in. But you should still be proud of yourself.

    • @princessmarlena1359
      @princessmarlena1359 4 года назад

      Katherine Severiche my skin has these hideous outbreaks, especially when I over exert myself with intense physical activity. I end up looking like “The Thing” from Fantastic Four when it gets really bad. But thank you.

    • @BrianKliewer
      @BrianKliewer 3 года назад

      @@princessmarlena1359 I don't know if this will help but I saw this video on remedies for psoriasis a while back. This guy is a retired chiropractor but very knowledgeable on natural healing.
      ruclips.net/video/jSYto3FAJUA/видео.html

  • @cheongwong7895
    @cheongwong7895 4 года назад +1

    很好的例子分享謝謝一

  • @fanman2077
    @fanman2077 3 года назад +1

    You go grls!!

  • @pmitra1913
    @pmitra1913 5 лет назад +15

    Anyone here from AGT?

  • @abbycollins
    @abbycollins 6 лет назад +1

    10/10 title

  • @jamesthemaniac3293
    @jamesthemaniac3293 6 лет назад +2

    Saw this show today. Absolutely wonderful! But take my advice, if you cant get the front orchestra, sit in the top balcony. Half the show is on the walls

  • @kamcheongwong603
    @kamcheongwong603 5 лет назад

    很好的分享謝謝收看開心了

  • @manusmccaughey186
    @manusmccaughey186 2 года назад +1

    Wow rockettts

  • @C4TNPC
    @C4TNPC 5 лет назад +2

    Legs? Sounds like something I’m good at

  • @user-gq9yq9gl8c
    @user-gq9yq9gl8c 5 лет назад +1

    Wow great it beautiful

  • @zoecaggiano5868
    @zoecaggiano5868 3 года назад +1

    One said in an interview they eat about 5,000 calories a day in Christmas season because of all the practice and shows

  • @MrJoshinJosh
    @MrJoshinJosh 8 лет назад +17

    A guy can make believe that they're holding each other around while they're dancing together, can't he?

  • @person3506
    @person3506 6 лет назад +4

    An amazing reality TV show would be the rockettes training and stuff no drama (in less it real) not scripted stuff or any thing like that just the rockettes being there normal selves ( yes I know most people will think this is a bad idea

  • @gia8804
    @gia8804 6 лет назад

    The heels were in a Jordans' shoe bow 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @laurainechomitzky7699
    @laurainechomitzky7699 6 лет назад +2

    LEGSS

  • @ArtKitty53
    @ArtKitty53 7 лет назад +2

    What's on the menu?
    LEGS

  • @Victoria-kw4ht
    @Victoria-kw4ht 5 лет назад +1

    I'm 5'6! Whoop whoop

  • @ellaprice1888
    @ellaprice1888 4 года назад +1

    my sister is actually in this production

  • @adonistopofmen2571
    @adonistopofmen2571 5 лет назад +1

    good documentation ……..

  • @CookieRaider54321
    @CookieRaider54321 11 лет назад +1

    4:52 DAYUM!!

  • @ajawofcopan
    @ajawofcopan 9 лет назад

    Sweet

  • @user-rq1pq5gy6y
    @user-rq1pq5gy6y 4 года назад +3

    When you find out they’re never leaning on each other for support and togetherness at all... that just made everything ten times harder for what I thought they did already and somehow a little disappointing for some reason lol..?

  • @dianiscruz9842
    @dianiscruz9842 8 лет назад +4

    Me gusta.

  • @MB-ub5ns
    @MB-ub5ns 2 года назад

    "The kicking season". Why isn't that on my calendar?

  • @kamcheongwong603
    @kamcheongwong603 4 года назад +2

    很好漂亮的分享謝謝收看開

  • @andrealuisecandido1154
    @andrealuisecandido1154 Год назад +1

    and Day ? am born in The nighT 2.35 am
    MEZ

  • @shaibrry
    @shaibrry 3 года назад

    4:04 i love the girl on the left shes amazing

  • @ayladavis6257
    @ayladavis6257 3 года назад +1

    I was too tall way back in grade school :(

  • @dancewithv
    @dancewithv 11 лет назад +2

    Taylor Shimko is my favorite rockette!!!! Tda all the way :-)

  • @MrPAPAGAYO46
    @MrPAPAGAYO46 5 лет назад

    Karen Ritchie y Taylor Simko, dos integrantes de Las Rockettes, alternan con la periodista Wendy Bounds sobre su condición física, cómo cuidan sus piernas, cómo se mantienen en forma para desempeñarse a fondo, cuál es su estatura límite, y en medio de la entrevista, le facilitan un par de zapatos para que las acompañe haciendo una rutina básica, haciendo flexiones y unas cuantas patadas al frente.

  • @Tarmakul
    @Tarmakul 6 лет назад +1

    Клёво 😎

  • @justinekim8744
    @justinekim8744 4 года назад +23

    What’s with these questions... they’re so degrading. Like, they’re asking what the Rockettes do as workouts and how many calories? they a day. I don’t know, they DANCE hard core for a living?! They don’t have time to track how much calories are in their chicken. I would never make my interviewees do push ups in front of me. Come on WSJ, you can do better than that. Show some respect for the dancers.

  • @miacastillo3804
    @miacastillo3804 3 года назад +2

    Wow

  • @sophiamiller3701
    @sophiamiller3701 6 лет назад +1

    I always wanted to be a rockette but I injured my ankle in 5th grade and had to stop dancing :(

  • @billsmith305
    @billsmith305 4 года назад

    WOW

  • @aktareseneir6308
    @aktareseneir6308 6 лет назад +8

    Legs legs, what's on the menu? Legs legs what's on the menu? Legs legs what's on the menu? Legs

  • @TheShospitali
    @TheShospitali 10 лет назад +58

    I always wanted to see the legs in action, they have some of the prettiest legs I ever seen, wished I could afford tickets this season for when they bring those pretty legs to Georgia. Them Big Uptown New York City Girls makes this backwoods country boys mouth water.

    • @PowerChordEPS
      @PowerChordEPS 9 лет назад +4

      Amen to that, man! I've lived here in GA all of my life and would give anything to see these beautiful gals in person. Hell if one even approached me I might faint.

  • @kellyl470
    @kellyl470 5 лет назад +2

    I can do about 6 leg kicks before falling over

  • @kill4foods
    @kill4foods 4 года назад +1

    John Danahers instagram brought me here

  • @caraporter1019
    @caraporter1019 5 лет назад

    I’m a dancer in middle school, I could probably only do the absolute basics and then fall over and die