New York City’s beloved Radio City Rockettes celebrate 100 years of precision, athleticism and sisterhood in 2025, beginning with celebrations all throughout the year.
As part of the milestone anniversary, the Rockettes announced their all-new Rockettes Legacy program, launched in early 2025, as a centralized, inclusive community for Rockettes to celebrate their history and career, following the line, “Once a Rockette, always a Rockette.” As part of the program, Rockettes Legacy members reunited with current Rockettes on the Great Stage of Radio City Music Hall to celebrate the anniversary. The announcement comes ahead of their 2025 Rockettes open call auditions, starting on April 22 at Radio City Music Hall.
“Over the last century, the Rockettes have entertained hundreds of millions of people with their unparalleled athleticism, grace and unity,” said Executive Vice President of Productions for Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp Jessica Tuttle. “This Women’s History Month, we celebrate the enduring legacy of the Rockettes and honor the rich history of these trailblazing women who are part of a unique sisterhood. As we look to the future, we commit to the continued evolution of the line and to inspiring generations of women to follow their dreams.”
Founded in St. Louis, Missouri in 1925, the Rockettes are the longest-running precision dance company in America, known internationally for their signature Rockettes Precision Dance Technique. The Rockettes perform for over one million people each holiday season through their “Christmas Spectacular,” including their original, signature number, “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers.” Over the decades, the Rockettes have performed the opening act for films at Radio City, including “King Kong” and “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” on renowned programs, such as “Saturday Night Live” and “America’s Got Talent” and alongside singers, such as the Backstreet Boys and Mariah Carey.
The open auditions in April will consider coveted spots on the Rockettes line for the 2025 season or an invitation to participate in the company’s dancer development program, which looks at an additional expansion with the launch of Rockettes Preparatory, complementing the preexisting Rockettes Conservatory program. The program aims to offer opportunities for more dancers to receive the unique training needed for the Rockettes Precision Dance Technique, attracting the best dancers from all around the world.
Rockettes Preparatory, launching this summer, provides dancers with less familiarity with the Technique with a well-rounded curriculum that introduces the company’s signature style and repertoire. Its sister program, Rockettes Conservatory, launched in 2020 as a training intensive for more advanced, pre-professional dancers who are already familiar with the Technique.
To learn more about the Rockettes’ 100th anniversary, visit rockettes.com/100.
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