30 seconds to shine

Once a year, dancers from all over the world flock to Radio City Music Hall with the hopes of landing a coveted spot in the Christmas Spectacular: Male and female ensemble, the role of “Clara” and of course, to be Rockettes. Most of these talented performers have grown up with the tradition of seeing the Christmas Spectacular during the holidays; and it’s often their lifelong dream and goal to perform on the Great Stage.

In this four-part series, we gave fans an insider’s look into what takes place before, during and after auditions—focusing on hopefuls that have traveled from all over the country and world for this one moment to shine.

Meet Maile: A young dancer who followed her dreams all the way to Radio City Music Hall. Read her story on Rockettes.com.

Bridget traveled to New York City to audition for an ensemble role in our Christmas Spectacular.

Tomas auditioned for an ensemble role in the Christmas Spectacular. Read his story here on Rockettes.com.

Sisters Tori and Ella traveled to New York City from Texas to audition at Radio City Music Hall for the role of Clara. Read their story here on Rockettes.com.