Famous for their ‘eye-high’ kicks, the Rockettes have performed in every Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade since 1957, and more than 72 million people have attended their annual Christmas Spectacular that first debuted in 1933.

As if that weren’t impressive enough, this year the iconic precision dance troupe also celebrates its 100th anniversary!

How did the group evolve from the 1925 “Missouri Rockets,” whose primary purpose was performing before and after movies, to today’s world-renowned dance company? What does it take to become a Rockette? How does math play a role in the complicated process of choreographing their routines? What are some highlights from the troupe’s history? And how DO they pull off some of those moves, like the famous toy soldier fall?  We discuss all this and more!

Be sure to join us as we celebrate the Radio City Rockettes’ 100-year legacy of talent, dedication, and sisterhood. 

Thank you to Grace McKeel for her top-of-the-episode shout-out!

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