It may be summer, but we’re getting ready for Christmas. Dancers from all over came out to audition for male and female ensemble, the role of “Clara,” and of course, to be Rockettes! Join us for the Christmas Spectacular—November 11 to January 2, 2017 at Radio City Music Hall.
Christmas Spectacular Auditions
Dancers lining up outside Radio City Music Hall during the morning hours of audition day.
These dancers are hoping to be Rockettes in our Christmas Spectacular!
Rockette hopefuls head inside.
Audition prep begins in the Grand Lounge at Radio City Music Hall.
Time to warm up (and fill out paperwork) for the big day.
Waiting to head into the Large Rehearsal Hall for auditions.
Kicking things off (literally!) with some choreography.
Splitting the auditionees up into smaller groups.
“Those little things are what make the Rockettes so spectacular.” —Our Christmas Spectacular Director Julie giving her expert direction.
Next up: Clara auditions.
Starting en pointe to audition for the role of “Clara” in our Christmas Spectacular.
So many talented young ballerinas!
“Clara” hopefuls finishing the audition number.
Male dancers warming up in the Small Rehearsal Hall at Radio City Music Hall.
Marking the steps for a male ensemble routine.
Learning choreography from our Christmas Spectacular.
You may recognize these jumps from The Nutcracker scene.
Female dancers hoping to be cast as ensemble in our Christmas Spectacular.
Prepping for a pirouette.
Our Christmas Spectacular Director Julie provides feedback to auditionees.
Good luck to all who came out to auditions this year!