Radio City Rockettes Celebrate 100 Years Of Show-Stopping Dance!
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The Radio City Rockettes are one of the world's most popular dance groups. Every year, their high-energy routines thrill audiences of all ages at New York City's Radio City Music Hall. The 2025 season promises to be even more spectacular. It marks the all-female group's 100th anniversary!
The Rockettes began in 1925 in St. Louis as the "Missouri Rockets" with just 16 dancers. After moving to New York in 1932, they became known as the "Rockettes." Their "Christmas Spectacular" show premiered at Radio City Music Hall in 1933 and instantly became a favorite holiday tradition. Today, the group has more than 80 dancers who take turns performing routines that need remarkable skill, stamina, and teamwork.
The 100th anniversary season runs from November 6, 2025, to January 4, 2026. Each show is a high-energy, 90-minute experience. It showcases classics like the "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers," a staple since 1933. Also included is the fan favorite "New York at Christmas" scene featuring a real double-decker bus. Adding to these beloved numbers is a new Santa Claus-themed scene with digital projections that highlight iconic moments from the show's history. Drones and an immersive sound system further add to the holiday magic. Radio City Music Hall itself is marking the milestone with special exhibits, custom food and drinks, and limited-edition merchandise.
New York City is also joining in the celebration. Outside Radio City Music Hall, the street has been temporarily renamed "Rockettes Way." The Museum of Broadway is home to a special exhibit dedicated to the group. The Empire State Building is adding to the widespread tribute by displaying costumes from past shows.
With 100 years behind them, the Rockettes are ready to kick off the next century with the same precision, energy, and joy that has made them legendary!
Resources: Rockettes.com, People.com, smithsonianmag.com
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spreadthelulz2 daysthe thing about the rockettes is they are trained to be flexible so they can do things like high kicks. I probably can't do those high kicks, but I wonder if the members of KATSEYE could do it, especially because they can bend their legs really high when doing the fan kick in "Debut"- vukezopodivi2 daysWow
- cozuwakidapa2 dayspretty nice to see the 100 year celebration.
emily_thebest2 daysBut I can’t dance
ilovebunnies3 daysI hope they had fun. I could not do that because I don't dance.
calebborders3 daysPretty cool but I don’t dance. I wonder if it’s hard.
ilovehenrydsaf3 daysI don't either, but I would assume it is! My significant other dances, I believe. I wonder if she's inspired by this stuff?
penefasabady3 daysI dance 20 hours a week.- penefasabady3 daysSo Cool!
nebunufanovy3 daysi love to dance i dance about 13 hours a week
qwertyasd3334 dayscool
