How Many Rockettes Are There And How Much Do They Make?

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WITH their long legs and impeccably timed routines, the Rockettes are one of the most famous dance troupes in the world.

The famous group is often seen performing at the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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The Rockettes are a world-famous dance troupe

Who are the Radio City Rockettes?

The Rockettes are an American precision dance company.

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Founded in 1925 in St. Louis, they have performed at Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan since 1932, and until 2015, they also had a touring company.

The iconic dance troupe is best known for starring in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, an annual Christmas show, and for performing annually at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.

On Thursday, November 23, 2023, the Rockettes will, once again, join the celebrations at the Macy’s parade in front of an audience.

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How many Rockettes are there?

There are a total of 80 Rockettes this year – 40 Rockettes in each cast but only 36 of them perform onstage at a time.

Each cast has six “swings” who can fill in the spots for the women on the line.

Since the Christmas Spectacular’s opening night in 1933, more than 3,000 women have shared in the Rockette legacy by performing.

The newly expanded height requirements of a Radio City Rockette range from 5-foot-5 to 5-foot-10.5.

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What is the Rockettes’ salary?

Typically, each Rockette receives a paycheck of between $1,400 and $1,500 a week.

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Because these famous dancers only perform seasonally, this only amounts to between $36,400 to $39,000 per year.

The Rockettes do receive their benefits year-round, though, and can make more money throughout the year with side gigs as dancers, actors, and more.

The Radio City Rockettes rehearsing for the 96th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade on November 22, 2022, in New York CityCredit: Getty Images – Getty

Will there be a Rockettes’ Christmas Spectacular this year?

The Rockettes’ Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall will take place once again in 2023.

There are tickets available for most days for the rest of the year.

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In 2020, the Rockettes’ Christmas Spectacular was canceled for the first time in 87 years due to the pandemic.

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