How to Become a Rockette

The Rockettes are one of the most famous dance companies in the world. Competition to become a Rockette therefore is quite fierce. However, with a persistent drive, the correct size and the requisite skill set anything is possible. As Walt Disney once said, "If you can dream it, you can do it."

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

1. Train for various types of dance including jazz, modern, tap and ballet. A Rockette must be fluent in all types of dance to be successful.

2. Posses the correct body type. It may be politically incorrect to say it but a Rockette dancer must be in tremendous shape. A person will never see an overweight or out of shape Rockette. In addition, while it is not a stated policy every Rockette is between five foot six and five foot ten.

3. Attend as many dance classes as possible. That includes the Rockette Summer Intensive that is taught by a member of the Rockettes and is a great gateway to becoming a Rockette. To be considered for the summer intensive a dancer must attend an audition or register and submit an audition video online.

4. Make a dance audition video to assist in becoming a Rockette. Be sure that the video is professional and well done. A dancer may even think of hiring a professional videographer to make the video. A person can submit their audition video online for consideration.

Tips & Warnings

• When training for any athletic endeavor please train reasonably, eat nutritiously and listen to what your body is saying.

Resources

• About The Rockette Summer Intensive