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About the Radio City Rockettes
For more than three quarters of a century, the Radio City Rockettes,
the world's most famous precision dance company, have been a legendary
force in entertainment, with a rich history of skill and dedication
to their craft. Under the supervision of their founder,
Russell Markert, the Rockettes appeared at Radio City Music Hall in
hundreds of stage spectaculars that accompanied premiere Hollywood
films. The Rockettes performed 4 shows a day, 28 shows a week, 365
days a year for over 40 years. In addition to this phenomenal schedule,
the Rockettes starred in USO Tours during WWII, won the grand prize
at the "Paris Exposition de Dance" in 1936 and more recently
performed their show-stopping high kicks at the "Super Bowl Halftime
Show" in 1988, where they performed before a television audience
of 150 million viewers. Each year the Rockettes are featured in the
annual "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade" and were a prominent
feature at the "2001 Presidential Inauguration Ceremony".
The Rockettes are a national treasure. Their annual starring role
in the "The Radio City Spectacular" at Radio City Music
Hall, and other cities across the United States, is seen by more people
in one year than most other live shows in America - more than 2.1
million people annually. The New York Times corroborates their talent
by saying, "But best of all, as always, are the miraculous Rockettes
in their crisp costumes, smiling and tapping their way flawlessly
everywhere…"
Last year the Radio City Rockettes celebrated 75 years of eye-high
kicks and precision dance with the same enthusiasm and vigor that
has become their trademark. The overwhelming appeal of the world's
most beloved dance company continues to grow with each holiday season.
The New York Times also says, "The Rockettes are as precise
and talented as ever, and their bright smiles and unison dancing
evoke cheers and applause in old favorites like the "Parade
of the Wooden Soldiers".
The 21st century will continue to preserve Russell Markert's vision
of the Rockettes while Radio City Entertainment's creators, in conjunction
with renowned choreographers, re-envision their limitless possibilities.
New repertoire continues to be created and will be seen in cutting
edge productions that will feature the Rockettes in exciting, diverse
and contemporary styles.
The Rockettes look forward to embracing another 75 years of starring
in the most fabulous live entertainment spectaculars in the nation!
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