Times Herald-Record: 'Distraction' to diversity: Rockettes invest in an inclusive kickline

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Dancers perform a combination on the final day of open call auditions to be a Rockette in the Christmas Spectacular or for an offer to attend the invite-only Rockettes conservatory program, April 20, 2022 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The Radio City Rockettes are taking steps to diversify their kickline by partnering with dance companies, conservatories and colleges.

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'Distraction' to diversity: Rockettes invest in an inclusive kickline

For 63 years, they held to a racist code: No Black Rockettes. As they near their 100th birthday in 2025, the Rockettes are doubling down on diversity.

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