The Radio City Rockettes at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Reprinted with permission from Nationmaster Encyclopedia:

The Rockettes are the best known precision dance company in the world, stationed out of the Radio City Music Hall. The Rockettes performed 4 shows a day, 28 shows a week, 365 days a year for more than 50 years. Radio City Music Hall is an entertainment venue located in New York Citys Rockefeller Center. ...

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall, and numerous other American cities, is the most watched live show in the USA, with more than 2.1 million people annually. Radio City Music Hall is an entertainment venue located in New York Citys Rockefeller Center. ...

The Rockettes performed annually at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (since 1957), The Columbus Day Parade, and America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit. The NBC Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Ceremony also traditionally includes a performance by the dance troop. The Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade, originally called the Macys Christmas Parade, is an annual parade sponsored by Macys Department Store. ... City motto: Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus (We Hope For Better Things; It Shall Rise From the Ashes) City nicknames: The Motor City and Motown Location in the state of Michigan Founded July 24, 1701 County Wayne County Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick (Dem) Area  - Total  - Water 370. ...

The Rockettes have also kicked off the announcements for new product lines launched by such diverse companies as McDonalds, Coca-Cola, Oldsmobile, L'eggs Hosiery, Mannington Floors and Honda's 50th Anniversary show.

Their famous kick line started with 16 women and now has 36. They are all between 5′6″ and 5′10 1/2″ and are arranged tallest in the middle and shortest on the ends.



Can't see the video? You can if you visit the Liberty Danceline website!

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Christmas Ideas: Radio City Christmas Spectacular Starring The Rockettes

Radio City Christmas Spectacular Starring The Rockettes

I just saw the commercial so I went in search of the link! 

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, starring the world famous Radio City Rockettes is an unparalleled show featuring the Rockettes signature eye high kicks, and precision choreography in multiple show stopping numbers including; the legendary "Parade of the Wooden Soldiers", and "New York at Christmas," a dynamic holiday celebration.

Radio City Rockettes: A Dance Through Time

This book has it all. Vintage photos, modern photos and lots of information. I never realized that the Rockettes have been dancing for so many years. this is a perfect gift for anyone interested in dancing, the Rockettes, Radio City Music Hall or the amazing costumes. I would have liked to see more of the older photos, but for the price, this is an amazing book.

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Dance Competition at RCB

 

Dance Competition - Only a week away, mark your calendars for the WVCAF North Central WV Dance Competion at RCB High School - Saturday, November 22nd begining at 2:00PM. The Liberty Danceline will perform exhibition in three categories:

Hip Hop - Hip Hop is a trendy style of current dance that emphasizes style, attitude, rhythmic movement, athleticism, strength, body control and creative, non-traditional musical interpretation. Hip Hop dancing allows the rhythm of the music to be seen through the movement of the body. Hip Hop includes but is not limited to; Street Style, Funk, Popping, Locking, Isolations and Break Dancing.

Kick - A Kick routine consists of visually effective kick combinations, dance work and utilization of the floor. Emphasis is on the variety of kicks, kick combinations, and creative connections. Body alignment, flexibility, kick height, proper posture, proper kick technique, maintenance of the line connection, and team stamina are all important elements of a successful kick routine.

Pom - The Pom category emphasizes the use of poms for visual effects and creative color work. The poms are considered “props” and should be manipulated and highlighted as such. Open Pom is a blend of any style of dance and pom work.

Surfing?? - Stumbled accross a nice blog for the West Jordan High School Dance Team that's worth taking a look at - nice layout for the blog and entries from as far back as 2004.

 

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When Tyler finds himself doing community service at a school for the performing arts, he also finds Nora, a beautiful and privileged classically trained dancer who's searching for a temporary replacement for her injured dance partner.

Step Up 2

When rebellious street dancer Andie (BRIANA EVIGAN) lands at the elite Maryland School of the Arts, she finds herself fighting to fit in while also trying to hold onto her old life.

What can you learn from these two films...?

If you get in an argument.. you can settle it with dance! Both flms have a pretty good message about working hard and achieving dreams.

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LHS Dancelines "Dancing With the Athletes": And the Winner Is.....

LHS Danceline's "Dancing With the Athletes" 2008 Finals were held last night in the school auditorium, and now we have some winners to announce...

The undisputed first place trophy and accompanying mountains of cash (well - fifty bucks) goes to Jacob Parker and Bridget Dombkoski.

The runners-up trophy goes to Megan Smith and Brett McNemar.

Congratulations dancers and athletes!

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LHS Danceline Presents: Dancing With the Athletes Finals

Senior Week activities conclude this evening with the "Dancing With the Athletes" finals in the LHS Theatre. 

Come and cheer on your favorite dancer/athlete team tonight - doors open at 6pm and the event begins at 7pm.

Freshmen:

Jacob Parker and Bridget Dombkoski
Miranda Singleton and Michael McGahan

Sophomores

Sarah Strader and Valerie Nestor

Pahton Boyce and Abe Hummel

Torrye Davis and Savannah Trent/Lacey Palmer

Juniors

Kaitlyn Noe' and David Ritter

Shanda Swisher and Jared Nelson/Carlos ?

Megan Carbacio and Dani Jo Robey

Megan Reider and Alex Loar

Abi Compton and Michele Burnside

Chelsea White and Erin Denham

Tiara Freeman and Gabby Price

Seniors

Allison Smith and Courtney Myers

Amanda Starkey and Kelesy Shingleton

Cortney Tharp and Jennifer Walker

Emily Waggamon and Megan Compton

Skylar Alonso and Jeremy Heater

Megan Smith and Brent McNemar

Katie Hamrick and Zach Jeter

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