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The Rockettes were originally the choreography theme of John Tiller (Tiller Girls) who started this choreography style around 1881. There where many Tiller type dance troupes to come after his original idea including a group called the Missouri Rockets.
Later around 1926 this group called the "Missouri Rockets" was owned by Samual Makert and was based in St. Louis were they were discovered by Samuel L. Roxy. Roxy purchased the troupe and brought them to New York, where he doubled the size and renamed them the Roxyette's in 1931. When Radio City Music Hall opened in Rockefeller Center on December 27, 1932, the Roxyette's were used in the act and renamed the 'Rockettes'. They were a sensation that would last and become a famous tradition of Radio City Music Hall for many years to come.
Radio City Music Hall closed in 1978, declared a city landmark and re-Opened in 1980 after renovation. Basically they do what is called a 'Tap and Kick routine.' It is said that 'a Rockette NEVER gets out of step'. Many people go to watch them to see if they can catch one being "Out Of Step," but none have ever been caught. (I can see me now running up on Stage hollering ..."I saw you."... LOL:) More to come! ... Click here for vintage Unknown Roxyettes dancers Photo's.
- Help!, ... need info for our dancers roster list for the rockettes, if you have any info on a dancer, please e-mail it to me:
- Type of info needed: Birth Name and Stage Name, Birthplace, Birthdate, Date was a Rockette, Married to, and/or send a Photo if available etc.
- The Blue Rockette names are e-mail links to family/friends who know something about them if you are looking for any more info. [If you change your e-mail please update us.] Thanks, Sonny's E-mail.
| Birth Place | Creator | Location | Creation Date | End Date |
| New York | Samual Makert | Rockefeller Center | 12/27/1932 | Ongoing |
| Rockette Name ▼ | Birth Place / Notes ▲ | Birth Date | Year | Spouse / More Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams, Terry | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Albrecht, Roberta (Bobbie/Robbie) | Brooklyn | 1934/11/15 B | 1950's | William Leahy (also ed sullivan show) |
| Armstrong, Kay (un-verified) | Canada | - | - | - |
| Bannman, Ruth | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Beck, Kay | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Bellman, Elinor | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Block, Isabelle | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Bryson, Iris | South Carolina | 1909/11/7 - 6/1985 | 1930's | Robert A. Bolman |
| Dorothy (Dottie) Butler | Brunswick, Georgia | 1939 .D | 1936-1939 | Never Married |
| Carnie, Althea "Jean" | - | - | 1940's | Mr. Baker |
| Trudy Carson | was also a June Taylor Dancer | - | 1960's | Soupy Sales |
| Case, Grace | - | - | 1935 | - |
| Cavlette, Betty | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Darnell, Helen | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Delano, Mary Louise "Babe" | St. Louis, MO. | 1909 /6/18 .B | 1925-1928 | - |
| Duss, Norma | Brooklyn, NY | 1930's | - | - |
| Eckler, Jean | New Smyrna, FL. | 1912-1990 | 1920's | A. Quigley |
| Eliff, June Graham | - | - | - | - |
| Everett, Jane | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Farris, Viola | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Faxson, Dorothy | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Frank, Dorothea | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Fried, Helen | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Gakeler, Barbara (aka: Bobbi Gaye) | Passaic New Jersey | - | 1955 /56 | Married in 1957 to Bruce Conte |
| Gay, G. | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Geffner, Deborah | - | - | 1980's | danced in 'Leggs' |
| Good, Rose (aka: Rose Murdock) | Lived in Chicago | - | - | Mr. Good |
| Graham, Marie | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Graves, Suzanne | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Green, Alyse | St. Louis, MO | 1908 /7/24 - 4/30/1969 | 1925 -32 | Kenneth Richman. (Org. Missouri Rockette) |
| Hall, Terri | Pennsylvania | 1950's .B | 1960's | - |
| Harper, Adele | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Harris, Dixie | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Hastings, Ann | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Hawks, Betty | South Boston, Mass. | - | 1930's | John O'Donnell |
| Henderson, Florence | Miami, FL. | - | 1950's | - |
| Henry, Virginia | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Hess, Ellen | - | - | 1950's | Twice |
| Hewitt, Earline Maiden: Schlingerland |
Manhattan | 1921 .B | 1950's | Donald Hewitt |
| Houlton, Martha | - | - | 1951 | Mr. Fowlkes |
| Hyman, Dottie | - | - | 1940's | Mr. Hyman |
| Jeyargian, Virginia | - | 1939 | - | - |
| Joslin, Charlotte (aka: Charlotte Joslin Thorpe) |
Woonsocket, RI. |
1911 /12/18 .B | 1932 -39 | Anthony J. Borello |
| Kalmen, Ann | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Kilaboe, G. | - | - | 1940's | - |
| La Montagne, Bernece | Kissimmee, Osceola, Florida (place of death) |
1904 /9/15 - 10/27/1989 | 1930's | Madden, Walper |
| Lambo-Mack, Camille I. | Amsterdam, NY | 1912 /10/3 -- 1/19/1999 | 1933 - 40 | Raymond Mack |
| Le Court, Marie | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Leroy, June | E. Rockaway, NY - | 1998 /9/9 .D | 1930's | Mr. Hering |
| Lind, Phyllis | - | - | - | - |
| Linder, Margo | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Lund, Janet Elise (aka: Janet Lane) |
New York | 1919 /6/6 - 12/26/2001 | 1930's | John Hartley |
| Lynch, Rosemary | St. Louis, MO. | 1931 -1986 | 1950's | Jack Dabdoub (1959) |
| Manor, Lela & Lila (aka: Marjorie & Gladys Hopp) | - |
- | - | - |
| Markham, Grace | - | 1910 -1999 | - | John Duggan |
| Marshall, Lee | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Martin, Elayne | also a Gae Foster Girl | 1924 /6/30 - 3/19/2000 | - | Jerome Matican |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| Meachen, Dorothy | - | - | - | - |
| McMahan, Vera | Judson, SC. | 1925 /8/29 | 1947 | Later married |
| Mitchell, Doris | Rocket # 33, Life Mag 12/2/40 | - | 1940's | - |
| Morgan, Miriam | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Morrison, Peggy | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Morrill, Lily | Also a Tiller Girl | 1904 /3/30 (still alive as of 1/18/10) |
Original | Mr. Morrill |
| Movebette, Mary | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Nichols, Evelyn "Nicky" | New York | 1911 /8/15 | 1933 -37 | Freeman |
| Parish, Diana | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Phillips, Jeanne | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Picture, Kay | - | - | 1940's | Jack Seymour |
| Reed, Shanna | - | - | 1980's | danced in TV 'Legs' |
| Remy, Jeanne | - | - | - | - |
| Roberts, Bobbie | -Georgia- | - | - | - |
| Roberts, Kay (aka: Semple, Catherine) | Fort Lee, NJ | 1921 /5/24-11/3/1993 |
1930's | Mills 5/1941, Edward C. Mira 5/1947 |
| Roper, June (Un-verified) | Canada | - | - | - |
| Schelb, Pearl L- | Paterson NJ. | 1895 /4/21 | - | - |
| Seasmove, Betty | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Shepard, Clara | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Siegfried, Marjorie 'Gaye' |
New York | 1920 -2005 | 1938 -1943 | Frank Siegfried |
| Skave, Janet | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Teefy, Maureen | - | - | 1980's | danced in TV 'Legs' |
| Toon, Terpsie | - | - | 1950's | - |
| Undehill, Ruth | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Upperman, June | Pittsburgh | - | 1930 - 40's | William Powelson |
| Vincent, Bettie | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Volmer, Ginnie | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Wallace, Ruby | - | - | 1940's | - |
| Wood, Antoinette Marjorie (#2) | Brooklyn, NY | 1934 /1/18-1/21/1960 | 1950's | Bill Allen (1954) |
| Wynne, Helene (aka: Helene Zucker) | New York City | 1922 /3/5 | 1940's | Jack Zucker (1942-55), Buddy Taylor (1961) |
| Younger, Georganna | - | - | 1940's | - |
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| Dance Types | Dance Partners | Music Titles |
| Ballet | Tller Girls | $ RCMH Christmas Songs |
| Chorus | Roxettes | Parade of the Wooden Soldiers |
| Straight Line Unit | NYC Ballet | - |
| Tap and Kick | - | - |
| Nightclubs | Theatres | Stage |
| - | Coliseum- Detroit (1951) | 1937- Paris Expo ('Gala de la dance') |
| - | Coliseum- Detroit(1951) | 1978 - Ann Margaret and the Rockettes |
| - | Palace Theatre (Myrtle Beach) | 1988 - Solid Gold Cadillac |
| - | Radio City Music Hall* | 1988 - Can-Can (Chita Rivera) |
| - | Rockefeller Center* | 1991 - Ann Margaret and the Rockettes |
| - | - | 2002 - Funny Girl |
| Films | Television | Publications |
| 1927 - The Revue des Revues | 11/25 - Macy's Parade | 10/1935 - Vanity Fair Magazine |
| 1970's - Legs (Prism Video) | 1978 - Ann Margaret Special | 6-21-1937 - Life Magazine |
| - | - | 7/26/1937 - Life Magazine |
| - | - | 10/1937 - Dance Digest Magazine |
| - | - | 1/1939 - Stage Magazine |
| - | - | 11/9/1942 - Life Magazine |
| - | - | 1964 - Saturday Eve Post (Former Rockets) |
| - | - | |
| - | - | 12/11/1964 - Life Magazine Cover |
| -- More Rockette Photos -- | - | 1975 - Natural History of the Chorus Girl |
| - | - | 12/1996 - Reminisce Extra Magazine |
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