The Rockettes Gear Up for 2013 RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR with Tri-State Tour, Now thru 9/19

The Rockettes are gearing up for another awe-inspiring year of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and before they start rehearsals, two Rockettes will be visiting five dance schools in New Jersey, Long Island, Connecticut and Westchester (see schedule below) to teach master dance classes to groups of aspiring dancers. Following The Rockettes dance class, the dancers will submit a video of the choreography and enter a contest on the Radio City Christmas Spectacular Facebook page in which fans nationwide will vote for their favorite dance school. Each dance school will compete for the opportunity to win tickets to the 2013 Christmas Spectacular production as well as a private Rockettes Experience, a four-hour program at the famed Radio City Music Hall in which their dancers will learn original Rockettes choreography during a dance workshop, take a behind the scenes Radio City Stage Door Tour, participate in an exclusive Q&A and take photos with The Rockettes!

The Rockettes are a legendary Dance Company known for their rich history, unrivaled talent, strength, precision and athleticism. Their innovative choreography and classic glamour have been beloved by millions as they continue to be role models to generations of women. The Rockettes will share their passion for dance and core values hard work, determination, dedication and dreaming big with the dancers of Variations!

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular is truly the epicenter of Christmas in New York and the 2013 production promises to lift spirits and create lasting memories for new audiences as well as for families that have made this cherished production a holiday tradition. The Rockettes will shine like never before in dazzling dance numbers, classic favorites and a breathtaking new number, "Snow," that will transform the Great Stage into a glistening winter wonderland. There is no better place to be this holiday season than with friends and loved ones at the Radio City Christmas Spectacular - where every moment is magic! Tickets for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular, running November 9 - December 30, are on sale now at radiocitychristmas.com or the Radio City box office.

Two Rockettes and 15-20 local dancers will appear today, September 17, 2013; Wednesday, September 18, 2013; and Thursday, September 19th, 2013 at:

Miss Colleen's Elite Dancentre Studio L Dance Academy of Dance Arts

40 Maple Avenue 4 North Street 17-19 Marble Avenue

Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Waldwick, NJ 07463 Pleasantville, NY 10570

3:00pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Variations, a dancer's studio Performing Arts Center of Connecticut

180 Spring Road 18 Lindeman Drive

Huntington, NY 11743 Trumbull, CT 06611

3:00pm - 4:00pm 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Performances of the 2013 Radio City Christmas Spectacular begin November 8, 2013 and run through December 30, 2013 at Radio City Music Hall. Prices range from $39 - $299, depending on show date and time. Tickets can be purchased online at www.RadioCityChristmas.com, Ticketmaster's Christmas Hotline 1-866-858-0007 or Radio City's Box Office (50th St. & Avenue of the Americas). Box Office hours are Monday through Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m Ticket prices include a $5.00 per ticket facility charge. Tickets purchased via Ticketmaster are subject to service charges. Please call 1-866-858-0007 for more information.

Photo Credit: Jennifer Broski