RADIO CITY AMBASSADORS
The Rockettes® have not only served as ambassadors for Radio City Music Hall, but also for the entire nation. Throughout their history, the dance group has participated in numerous historical events including memorable USO Tours during WWII, to show-stopping Super Bowl Halftime appearances where they performed before television audiences of 150 million viewers, to the 2001 Presidential Inauguration Ceremony where the Rockettes performed on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. The Rockettes have tapped their way through the dreams of thousands of young girls, many whom hope to add their own legs to that world-famous kick line one day. The Rockettes® appear annually in the nationally televised Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, as well as the NBC Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Ceremony, inspiring scores of young dancers nationwide. They have participated in many studio film premieres held at Radio City including “Miracle on 34th Street”, Disney’s “102 Dalmatians” and “The Lion King,” and “Ice Age”. The dance troupe has also opened the Tony Awards and Daytime Emmy Awards, broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall®, and they have appeared numerous times on The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Late Show With David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O’Brien and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. They are even the inspiration for their own Rockette doll.

THEIR STARRING ROLE
Of course, the Radio City Rockettes® are most famous for their annual starring role in America’s #1 live theatrical - The Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Since 1933, the Rockettes® have danced their way into the hearts of millions by spreading the Christmas spirit to people of all ages. For millions of families, the holiday season is just not complete without seeing this beloved classic production and experiencing the exciting and festive energy that the Rockettes bring to the show. The New York Times corroborates the Rockettes’ talent and appeal by saying, “Best of all, as always, are the miraculous Rockettes in their crisp costumes, smiling and tapping their way flawlessly everywhere…” The overwhelming appeal of the world’s most beloved dance company continues to grow with each holiday season. Last year, The Christmas Spectacular celebrated its biggest season ever with more than 2 million people attending productions at Radio City Music Hall, and in numerous other cities across the United States. The New York Times 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.” To date, Radio City Entertainment has brought this theatrical holiday tradition to 18 cities across North America and the Rockettes look forward to embracing new audiences and delivering the best live entertainment spectacular in the nation!

TODAY’S ROCKETTE
The requirements today remain almost exactly as they were at the dance troupe’s inception. Since 1932, more than 3,000 women have danced as Rockettes®. Each year, in cities across America, hundreds of young women audition to be members of the internationally known troupe. Radio City Rockettes® must be between 5’6” and 5’10 _ and demonstrate proficiency in tap, jazz, ballet and modern dance. But exceptional dance skill alone is not enough to secure a coveted position on the dance line. They must also display a radiant energy that will shine across the footlights to their audience. The Radio City Rockettes® entered into the 21st Century with a new, fresh and contemporary flare, while exhibiting the same enthusiasm and vigor that has become their signature trademark. The Rockette line today embraces the diversity of women everywhere. The more than 200 women dance troupe embodies the modern-day woman – they are intelligent, strong, ambitious, multi-talented, beautiful, stylish, hip, fun, witty, fashionable, and not to mention they maintain the most physically fit bodies in the business. The Rockette line is made up of obviously dancers, but also businesswomen, fashion designers, students, actresses, volunteer workers, and young mothers – all who have learned to perfect the art of balancing a dance career with their careers off the stage. Endurance, perseverance and dedication have all contributed to their success in life and they proudly serve as role models for young women everywhere.

GIVING BACK
Since 1994, the Rockettes® have brought their legendary style of dance to 17 cities outside of New York. In each and every city, the beloved dance troupe has been received with open arms and embraced by the community. In addition to entertaining audiences with their eye high kicks, the Rockettes® enthusiastically give back to the communities in every way possible. In addition to entertaining from the stage, the Rockettes® are active members of the local community through their involvement in charitable and outreach programs while touring the country. Their dedication to helping those less fortunate is tireless. The Rockettes® commitment to community involvement extends to every city they visit. In Chicago, the Rockettes® hosted a benefit performance for the children of the CoACH Care Center, which provides children with chronic, high-maintenance special health care needs a continuum of care beginning at the time of diagnosis. While in Seattle, the Rockettes® worked closely with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation on several fundraising events including their annual “Gingerbread Village which helped to raise thousands of dollars for a wonderful cause. The Rockettes® promoted children’s literacy in Cleveland, Milwaukee and Phoenix including reading stories to children and running book drives at local libraries and children’s hospitals. The Rockettes’ involvement with the Ronald McDonald House, a “home-away-from-home,” for the families of seriously ill children, brought smiles to hundreds of children in Tampa. The Rockettes® have been great supporters of our troops in Detroit paying holidays visits to the Selfridge National Air Guard Base and partnering with the Marines in Minneapolis for their annual Toys for Tots toy drive. Most recently in Fort Lauderdale, the Rockettes® proved that beauty is only skin deep with their work for “Facing it Together,” a not for profit organization dedicated to providing cosmetic surgery for children and adults with facial differences. As the St. Petersburg Times in Florida observed, “Not only do the Rockettes® have great legs, they have wonderful hearts.” The Rockettes® experience some of their most rewarding moments as dancers off the stage. The ability to bring a smile to the face of a terminally ill child is beyond measure. The Rockettes® recognize their capacity to bring joy to others and look forward to becoming involved with many more outstanding charity and outreach programs this holiday season.

ROCKETTES ARE A NATIONAL TREASURE
The Radio City Rockettes® perform with a signature precision that perpetually delights every new audience. Indeed, these “dancing daughters” – as their founder, Russell Markert always referred to them – have not only persevered for more than 75 years, but are thriving now more than ever. As they continue to represent the American dancer to the world, we are proud to acknowledge the Radio City Rockettes® as the 2006 national Celebrity Spokespersons for National Dance Week.

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