THE ROCKETTE SUMMER INTENSIVE to Air 2nd Episode on MSG Varsity, 6/14

MSG Varsity's "The Rockette Summer Intensive" television series kicks back into action with a new episode that takes an exclusive look at the audition process for Radio City's annual Rockette Summer Intensive as high school dancers from across the tri-state area vie for a coveted spot in the training program. The Summer Intensive is part of the Rockette Dance Education program and offers aspiring dancers the extraordinary opportunity to study under Rockette Director/Choreographers and legendary Radio City Rockettes. The second episode of "The Rockette Summer Intensive" three-part series will air Tuesday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m. on MSG Varsity, channel 14 on Cablevision's iO TV.

Part two reveals the final stage of the audition process and the raw emotions felt by the dancers as they hear the results of the audition and learn who will get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to train with the world-famous Rockettes. "The Rockette Summer Intensive" captures the energy and reactions with behind-the-scenes footage and one-on-one interviews with the dancers as well as the creative visionaries behind The Rockettes, including Eileen Grace, Rockettes Director and Choreographer.

"The opportunity for young dancers to study with the iconic Radio City Rockettes is invaluable, and the second episode of the series captures the intensity and emotions of these young hopefuls as they strive to train with the legendary kick line," said Michael Lardner, Senior Vice President and Executive Producer, MSG Varsity. "We are providing our viewers with a window into the Rockette Summer Intensive, allowing them to experience firsthand the drive and determination of this next generation of dancers."

"Dancers that are accepted into the Rockette Summer Intensive all share a common thread in not only their love of dance, but also exude such passion and drive during this intense training program," said Eileen Grace, Rockettes Director and Choreographer. "The Summer Intensive really serves as a stepping stone for these aspiring dancers into the world of Rockette choreography in providing them with the full background and technique training that may one day earn them a coveted spot on the Rockette line."

Local students in the second episode include:

· Kaitlyn Bornkamp Plainedge HS (North Massapequa, NY)
· Fabiana Buontempo St John Vianney HS (Holmdel, NJ)
· Elizabeth DiDomenico St. Anthony's HS (South Huntington, NY)
· Eleni Gavalas Manhasset HS (Manhasset, NY)
· Mariam Giorgadze Matawan Regional HS (Matawan, NJ)
· Lianna Hosein-Sarro Bellport HS (Bellport, NY)
· Carissa Imperato Northport HS (Northport, NY)
· Julia Kane John Glenn HS (East Northport, NY)
· Aimee Lane Allentown HS (Clarksburg, NJ)
· Kristen Smith Sacred Heart Academy (Hempstead, NY)
· Aubrey Vollmuth East Islip HS (Islip Terrace, NY)

ABOUT MSG VARSITY

For more information on MSG Varsity's "The Rockette Summer Intensive" including pictures from the auditions, please go to www.msgvarsity.com or www.rockettes.com.
MSG Varsity is a multi-platform suite of services comprised of: a 24/7 HD television network, a comprehensive online destination, and a groundbreaking interactive service, all dedicated to high school sports, academics and activities happening throughout the tri-state area. Content for these services includes MSG Varsity's professionally produced programming as well as content created by the high schools themselves. Working in partnership with MSG Varsity, students and faculty are given extraordinary access to curriculum and training in multimedia creation and distribution, empowering them to become active participants in telling their school's stories. MSG Varsity is a Cablevision exclusive service not available to satellite or phone company TV subscribers and reaches three million households throughout the New York market. For more information, please visit www.msgvarsity.com http://www.msgvarsity.com/.

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