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*[https://www.rockettes.com/ The Radio City Rockettes – Official Website] |
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*[http://www.timeout.com/newyork/own-this-city-blog/the-rockettes-see-photos-of-the-iconic-dance-troupe-in-rehearsal-slide-show Photos: The Rockettes in rehearsal] |
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Revision as of 23:08, 26 December 2017
The Rockettes are a precision dance company. Founded in 1925 in St. Louis, Missouri, since 1932, they have performed at Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan, New York City. Until 2015 they also had a touring company.[1]
History
The Rockettes have long been represented by the American Guild of Variety Artists. In 1967, they won a month-long strike for better working conditions,[2] which was led by AGVA salaried officer Penny Singleton.[3] In August 2002, contract negotiations for the troupe's veteran members resulted in a buyout by the owners of The Radio City Music Hall. Roughly a fourth of the veteran Rockettes were offered retirement options, while the remaining dancers were offered the opportunity to re-audition.[4]
The first East Asian Rockette, a Japan-born woman named Setsuko Maruhashi, was hired in 1985.[5] The Rockettes did not allow dark-skinned dancers into the dance line until 1987.[6] The justification for the policy against hiring African Americans was that they would distract from the consistent look of the dance group.[7] The first African American Rockette was Jennifer Jones; she made her debut in 1988.[8] In 2007, the Rockettes were inducted into the St. Louis Walk of Fame.[9]
Trump inauguration controversy
The Madison Square Garden Company, which manages the troupe, agreed to have the Rockettes perform at the inauguration of Donald Trump.[10] According to a report in the New York Daily News, there was an initial "edict" to perform at the inaugural.[11] Immediately several Rockettes dissented,[12] including Rockette Phoebe Pearl[13] who complained that she was being forced to perform at the inaugural against her wishes. One Rockette felt reluctant to "perform for this monster", referring to president-elect Donald Trump, and another said she "wouldn't feel comfortable standing near a man like that in our costumes."[14] According to a contrasting report, performances were never "forced" and that it was a "fake news" story: according to a company report, "For a Rockette to be considered for an event, they must voluntarily sign up and are never told they have to perform at a particular event, including the inaugural," the company said in a statement. "It is always their choice. In fact, for the coming inauguration, we had more Rockettes request to participate than we have slots available." Another report suggested that dancers were allowed to "opt-out" if they thought that they would feel uncomfortable performing.[11]
Many on social media believed attendance was mandatory, including Julissa Sabino, a performer who is part of the union, who tweeted that the issue "breaks my heart" and urged supporters to "help these ladies." Autumn Withers, a former Rockette, supported a boycott, saying "take a knee, ladies!"[15][16] In December 2016, according to The Atlantic, three of the thirteen full-time dancers had chosen to sit out the event.[12][17] The company danced to a medley of Irving Berlin songs at the Inaugural Ball on the evening of January 20.[18]
Notable former Rockettes
- Lucille Bremer
- Pat Colgate
- Maria Fletcher
- Suzanne Kaaren
- Alicia Luciano
- Margaret E. Lynn
- Joan McCracken
- Kandice Pelletier
- Suzanne Rogers
- Jane Sherman
- Vera-Ellen
- Jennifer Jones
References
- ^ "Rockettes touring company to shutter, kicking dancers out". NY Daily News. Retrieved 2017-03-08.
- ^ "Accord is reached in Rockettes strike". New York Times. October 13, 1967.
- ^ "Penny Singleton". Wiegand Foundation. June 26, 2000. Retrieved 2010-08-18.
- ^ Rockettes Get Three-Year Contract That Includes Buyouts for Some, Retrieved February 17, 2017
- ^ "Radio City Music Hall Rockette Setsuko Maruhasi". Asiance. Archived from the original on 2010-02-06. Retrieved 2010-08-18.
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suggested) (help) - ^ Cohen, Adam (September 28, 2003). "Rock of Ages (review of Great Fortune: The Epic of Rockefeller Center by Daniel Okrent)". New York Times. Retrieved 2010-08-18.
- ^ Johnston, Laurie; Anderson, Susan Heller (March 30, 1983). "New York Day by Day; A Shift at the Music Hall". New York Times. Retrieved 2010-08-18.
- ^ "N.Y.'s Radio City Names First Black Rockette". Jet. January 18, 1988. Retrieved 2010-08-18.
- ^ St. Louis Walk of Fame. "St. Louis Walk of Fame Inductees". stlouiswalkoffame.org. Retrieved 25 April 2013.
- ^ "Donald Trump inauguration to feature Rockettes and Mormon choir". BBC News. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
Several high-profile musicians including Elton John and Celine Dion have refused to perform at the event....
- ^ a b Dziemianowicz, Joe (December 24, 2016). "Rockettes can opt out of dance performance for Trump inauguration". New York Daily News. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
- ^ a b Kornhaber, Spencer (December 23, 2016). "Donald Trump Makes War on Celebrities". The Atlantic. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
...Dolan announced that The Rockettes...would perform for Trump. Immediately, individual dancers began to dissent....
- ^ Tacopino, Joe (December 23, 2016). "Rockette goes on Instagram rant over Trump Inauguration gig". The New York Post. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
- ^ Menza, Kaitlin (December 27, 2016). "A Rockette Speaks Out: Amidst the media storm about the pressure to perform at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, one dancer breaks rank for an exclusive MarieClaire.com interview about the turmoil behind the scenes". Marie Claire. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
- ^ Greene, Leonard (December 22, 2016). "Radio City's Rockettes, Mormon Tabernacle Choir slated to perform at Donald Trump's presidential inauguration". NY Daily News. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
- ^ Kennedy, Mark (December 23, 2016). "Rockettes' owners say attendance at inauguration is a choice". Boston.com. Associated Press. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
- ^ Desta, Yohana (December 2016). "Rockette Revelation Adds to Trump's Troubling Inauguration Woes". Vanity Fair. Retrieved December 29, 2016.
...Out of the 13 full-time, year-round Rockettes, three have already decided to sit out the event....
- ^ Quinn, Dave (January 20, 2017). "The Rockettes Take the Stage at Inaugural Ball Amidst Internal Conflict and Public Backlash". People.com. Retrieved 2017-01-27.
External links
Media related to The Rockettes at Wikimedia Commons