The Rockettes Rock

I must have been living under a rock!  When I was requested to write a Holiday blog about the Rockettes for Bella Ballroom Dance Studio in Orange County, I had no real idea what this iconic dance company was.  After some research I quickly discovered that the Rockettes make up an impressive precision dance company dating back to the 1920s and are very much alive and high kicking today.  Performing in bigger productions and working with the Sahlala Dancers has given me a huge appreciation for the work and talent that goes into creating a uniform look in a dance group.  As a soloing bellydancer, we have the liberty to show off our individual strengths and can express ourselves freely and independently.  As a troupe dancer, we are only as strong as our compadres, and the shows strength relies on the unity of the group.  It can be a truly beautiful thing!   Read on as I share what I discovered about one of the world’s beloved and top precision dance companies.

The Rockettes Rise to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular

Glamour, patriotism, precision, commercialism, entertainment, and joy; these are just a few of the words that can be used to describe The Rockettes.  Created in the 1920’s, this dance company has persevered well into present day and generated an American legacy... READ MORE.