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fine art danceWhat are the height and weight requirements to be a Rockette?
Last Updated: 27th April, 2020
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Rockettes must be between 5'6″ and 5'10 ½” tall (measurements will be taken in stocking feet). Rockettes candidates must be proficient in ballet, tap, and jazz. To learn more about the history of the Rockettes, click here.Click to see full answer.
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.
Furthermore, how old do you have to be to become a Rockette? You must be at least 18 years of age. Technically, there's no maximum age limit, but Rockettes typically aim to hit the goal of at least 10 years on the stage before hanging up their tap shoes.
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.
Do Rockettes have to sing?
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.