Christmas Spectacular

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Radio City Music Hall

 

Rockettes must be between 5'5" and 5'10 1/2" tall (measurements taken in stocking feet.  Rockettes must be proficient in ballet, tap and jazz. All performers must be 18 years of age by the first day of rehearsals to be considered for casting.  Technically, there is no maximum age limit, but Rockettes typically aim to hit the goal of at least 10 years on the stage before hanging up their tap shoes.  In 2022, the Rockettes lowered the minimum height to 5'5".

The Sullivan Twins

Courtney and Caitlin Sullivan

in 1925, the Rockettes were founded in St. Louis and were originally known as the Missouri Rockets. They performed at the Missouri Theatre.  Since 1932, the Rockettes have performed at Radio City Music Hall. On August 1, 2007, the Rockettes were inducted into the St. Louis Walk of Fame.

In 1957, the Radio City Rockettes performed in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the very first time and they have performed every year since.  

Parade of the Wooded Soldiers

The Famous Rockette Eye-High Kick Line

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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade