Rockettes Announce Top 5 JUMP THE LINE Finalists; Vote Now thru 4/24

The top five finalists in this year's "Jump the Line" dance video contest have been chosen by fan votes, and now through April 24 second round voting will take place. From the five finalists, the dancer with the most public votes will be named the winner of the 2012 "Jump the Line" contest and invited to be part of the first group to audition for the world-famous Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall in May 2012.From March 6 through March 26, through Facebook, Rockettes hopefuls submitted videos showcasing their dance technique and style. The contest judges, including a Rockettes choreographer, reviewed the video submissions and selected the top ten finalists. The top ten finalists were announced on Facebook and fans voted for their favorite video to narrow the ten finalist dancers down to five. Voting begins now through April 24 for the public to pick a "Jump the Line" winner, announced on April 25. The winner will receive roundtrip airfare to New York and two nights hotel accommodations in addition to the opportunity to "Jump the Line."

The top five finalists are:

· Brittney Ignas – Indianapolis, IN

· Jordan Krinke – Placentia, CA

· Samantha Manson – Pittsburgh, PA

· Elly Sarfert – Winston-Salem, NC

· Victoria Scott – Seven Fields, PA

Visit www.Rockettes.com or www.Facebook.com/TheRockettes for more information and to cast your vote. Voting ends April 24. Note that being selected as the winner only guarantees a position in the first audition group and does not guarantee a position with The Rockettes.