Radio City Rockettes Celebrate 100th Anniversary with 'Rockettes Way' Street Renaming

A Century of Holiday Magic

• 🌟 The Radio City Rockettes are celebrating their 100th anniversary, marking a century of history and holiday magic.
• 📍 A significant event included the official renaming of Sixth Avenue outside Radio City Music Hall to 'Rockettes Way'.

Origins and Evolution

• 🎭 Founded in 1925 in St. Louis, Missouri, the Rockettes relocated to New York City in 1932 and have performed through various historical periods.
• 💡 The group was considered revolutionary for its time, allowing women to showcase synchronized kicking and display their ankles.
• 👗 Costumes have evolved dramatically over the decades, from full-length skirts to the sparkly, modern designs seen today.

The Christmas Spectacular

• 🎶 This year's 100th-anniversary show features a cutting-edge sound system with live mics in tap shoes, ensuring crystal-clear sound from 7,000 speakers.
• 👟 Dancers like Laura Jakoenko, with 12 years in the troop, train year-round for performances, often doing up to four shows a day.
• 🎄 The renaming of 'Rockettes Way' serves as a permanent tribute and officially kicks off the 2025 Christmas Spectacular.