Kick Line: Radio City holds Rockette auditions

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Apr 18, 2022

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Women dance during auditions to become a Radio City Rockette at Radio City Music Hall.
Women dance during auditions to become a Radio City Rockette at Radio City Music Hall. Getty Images

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A dancer performs for judges during auditions.
A dancer performs for judges during auditions. REUTERS

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Dancers learn choreography they will need to perform as part of an open audition.
Dancers learn choreography they will need to perform as part of an open audition. EPA

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Dancers stretch ahead of auditions.
Dancers stretch ahead of auditions. REUTERS

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A dancer puts on her shoes during auditions.
A dancer puts on her shoes during auditions. REUTERS

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Dancers audition to receive a coveted spot on the Rockettes line for the 2022 Christmas Spectacular.
Dancers audition to receive a coveted spot on the Rockettes line for the 2022 Christmas Spectacular. AFP via Getty Images

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A dancer prepares in the Radio City lobby.
A dancer prepares in the Radio City lobby. AFP via Getty Images

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Dancers attend auditions to receive a coveted spot on the Rockettes line for the 2022 Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes.
Dancers attend auditions to receive a coveted spot on the Rockettes line for the 2022 Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes. AFP via Getty Images

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Dancers attend auditions to receive a coveted spot on the Rockettes line for the 2022 Christmas Spectacular.
Dancers attend auditions to receive a coveted spot on the Rockettes line for the 2022 Christmas Spectacular. AFP via Getty Images

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A dancer prepares for her audition.
A dancer prepares for her audition. AFP via Getty Images

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Women relax during a break in auditions.
Women relax during a break in auditions. Getty Images

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Women dance during auditions to become a Radio City Rockette.
Women dance during auditions to become a Radio City Rockette. Getty Images

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Dancers gather before the auditions.
Dancers gather before the auditions. AFP via Getty Images

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This was the first year that the height requirement was lowered to 5’5” from 5'6" in order to have a more inclusive line.
This was the first year that the height requirement was lowered to 5’5″ from 5’6″ in order to have a more inclusive line. Getty Images

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Julie Branam, director and choreographer of the Christmas Spectacular and dance captain Danelle Morgan, oversaw auditions.
Julie Branam, director and choreographer of the Christmas Spectacular and dance captain Danelle Morgan, oversaw auditions. Getty Images

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Dancers queued early outside the famous theater.
Dancers queued early outside the famous theater. REUTERS

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Dancers perform auditions.
Dancers perform auditions. Getty Images

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The lobby of Radio City Music Hall fills with tryouts.
The lobby of Radio City Music Hall fills with tryouts. AFP via Getty Images

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Dancers selected will receive an offer to attend the dance company’s invite-only conservatory program.
Dancers selected will receive an offer to attend the dance company’s invite-only conservatory program. Getty Images

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2022 Radio City Rockettes Auditions
Dancers wait to be selected for the next dance stage. Getty Images

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