Many of the Rockettes are young mothers, Snow said. During the rest of the year, the Rockettes — who range in age from 18 to 41, work in a variety of professions — perhaps as teachers, yoga instructors or dancers on Broadway.

How many years can you be a Rockette?

Technically, there’s 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. Retired Rockettes often remain with the company, working backstage as dressers or teaching dance classes during the Radio City Summer Intensive workshop.

How tall do you have to be to be a Radio City Rockette?

The Rockettes need to be a certain height – between 5’6” and 5’10 ½“. It may look like all the dancers are the same height, but they’re not.

How many Rockettes are there?

80 Rockettes
There are a total of 80 Rockettes—40 Rockettes in each cast, and only 36 of us perform onstage at a time. Each cast has four “swings” who can fill in the spots for nine of the women on the line. 5. We Rockettes need to be a certain height.

How much money do the Rockettes get paid?

What is the Rockettes’ salary? Typically, each Rockette receives a paycheck of between $1,400 and $1,500 each week. Because these famous dancers only perform seasonally, this only amounts to between $36,400 to $39,000 per year. The Rockettes do receive their benefits year-round, though.

How many hours does a Radio City Rockette work?

For one, a Rockette performs around 300 high kicks per show, wears sometimes-heavy costumes and suffers occasional occupational injuries related to her dance routines. From September to November, the Rockettes rehearse seven hours per day, six days per week to prepare for their signature show, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular.

Where did the Rockettes perform in New York?

Founded in 1925 in St. Louis, they have performed at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, since 1932. Until 2015, they also had a touring company. They are best known for starring in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, an annual Christmas show, and for performing annually at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.

How old do you have to be to buy Radio City Rockettes tickets?

Parents are not required to purchase a ticket for children under the age of two, so long as the little one can sit on your lap during the show. Students are eligible for a discount to select shows when they use the code TIX4STUDENTS.