The world famous Radio City Christmas Spectacular is carrying on the legacy of spectacular production that has made it one of the most sought after shows of the holiday season in New York. Featured in the show are the amazing Radio City Rockettes, whose high-kicking dance numbers have inspired many young dancers to pursue excellence in their careers. This troupe of girls, whose dance numbers are incredible and whose eye-high kicks and amazing synchronization is spellbinding, are definitely worth seeing on stage if you have never done so before.



Radio City Christmas Spectacular tickets from are a great choice for the whole of family. One of the feature performances is the “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers,” which features the girls all dressed up in identical toy soldier uniforms marching and dancing in incredible time with each other. Another famous number is “New York at Christmas” a dynamic number to brilliantly ring in the holiday season. With incredible dance numbers both old and new, this show is one great way to get the family together to celebrate the holiday season. From tickets to Radio City Christmas Spectacular or other great shows are available every day.

The Radio City Rockettes started out in 1925 making them 83 years old this year, and incredibly this amazing dance troupe is not only going strong but hosting crowded theaters every year. They started out as the “Missouri Rockets,” debuting in St. Louis to the fulfillment of a long-time dream for creator Russell Markert, who had been inspired by the Zeigfeld Follies of 1922. He wanted to create the ultimate tap dance team, a group of dancers who would be able to perform the highest kicks and be the tallest dancers around. They were discovered and brought to New York on December 27, 1932, by S.L. “Roxy” Rothafel, first performing under the name the “Roxyettes.” The girls were an overnight sensation.

Russell Markert continued to stage and choreograph productions for the first 46 years of the Rockette’s existence. He finally retired in 1971, but not until he had left his mark permanently imbedded on the face of show business. Throughout his time as the Rockette’s creator, stage director and choreographer, Markert kept a strict format for the girl’s performances. 36 Rockettes would perform intricate routines moving as one dancer. Identical costumes were always implemented, and still are to this day, as well as an impression of uniform height, that is created by putting the tallest dancers in the middle with the shortest dancers on the outside.

For those who are aspiring dancers themselves, this is one show that you must see. And for those who dream of being Rockettes, the formula for choosing Rockettes is simple. Dancers need to be between five feet five and a half inches and five feet ten inches tall. They must be skillful in both Jazz and tap dancing. They must learn quickly and be willing to be a part of the whole, rather than wanting to star as individuals, and their arm placement must be correct. Finally and most importantly, dancers must be able to listen to instruction.