Do the Rockettes Actually Sing?

It's a seasonal gig. Their singing quality is less important than their ability to sing and dance at the same time (I initially thought they weren't singing – that it was recorded. I guess I was wrong!). They must be able to do tap, jazz and ballet.

Do the Rockettes sing in the Christmas Spectacular?

There's a morning and afternoon cast.

There are a total of 80 Rockettes—40 Rockettes in each cast, and only 36 of us perform onstage at a time. Each cast has four “swings” who can fill in the spots for nine of the women on the line.

How much does a Rockette make a year?

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.