Why were the Rockettes so popular in the 60s?



Why were the Rockettes so popular in the 60s?

The ’60s were a time of social change and political activism, so it’s no surprise that the Rockettes broke new ground for women in those early years. In a salute to both Feminism and the Space Age, the Rockettes danced as astronauts on the Great Stage.

How many Rockettes are there and how many are there?

Performers this year must be masked unless they are actively singing. How many Rockettes are there? There are a total of 80 Rockettes – 40 Rockettes in each cast but only 36 of them perform onstage at a time. Each cast has four “swings” who can fill in the spots for nine of the women on the line.

How tall is a Rockette?

Originally, a Rockette had to be between 5’2″and 5’6 ½”, but today, she is between 5’6″and 5’10 ½” and has to be proficient in tap, modern, jazz and ballet. Starting with just 16 women, over the years the troupe grew to a line of 36 dancers. The dancers known as the “Missouri Rockets” made their show debut in St. Louis.

How old do you have to be to be a Rockette?

For any ladies who want to be a Rockette, practice your "eye-high kicks". You must have at least 5 years of intensive training in Ballet, tap, and jazz. I think that they have to be in the age range of late 20s to early 40s.