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Asked by: Zorita Solas
fine art danceWhat are the height and weight requirements to be a Rockette?
Accordingly, how much does a Rockette make?
Typically, each Rockette receives a paycheck of between $1,400 and $1,500 each week. 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.
Also, what is the average height of a Rockette?
Rockettes have to be between 5' 6" and 5' 10 1/2" tall (not counting those ultra-high heels). In kick lines, they stand with the tallest women in the middle, moving down to the shortest on the ends, which creates the illusion that they're doing everything in unison.
Rockettes tend to get asked back year after year, which makes it one of the steadiest gigs in the business -- and one of the few gigs for jazz and tap-dancers who don't also sing.