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Rockettes Announce JUMP THE LINE Contest for Open Auditions Slot; Submission Deadline 4/3

By: Mar. 19, 2013
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For every girl who has ever aspired to join The Rockettes, now may be your chance. Now through April 3, Rockettes hopefuls can submit their best dance video on Facebook to compete for the chance to "Jump the Line" and participate in Rockettes open auditions taking place at Radio City Music Hall in April.

A Rockettes Choreographer will review the video submissions and select the top ten finalists whose videos will be posted on Facebook and open to fan voting in April 8-21. The dancer whose video receives the most votes during the public voting period will be selected as the winner and will "Jump the Line" and audition a time of their choosing.

The winner will receive roundtrip airfare to New York, two nights hotel accommodations, a $1,000 Chase gift card, a $300 LaDuca gift card and a $200 MAC gift card in addition to the opportunity to "Jump the Line" and audition at Radio City Music Hall at Rockettes Open Auditions. Additionally, four first prize winners will receive a $400 Chase gift card and Rocketts Swag ($100) and five second prize winners will receive at $250 gift card to either Lululemon or Discount Dance as well as a $50 MAC gift card.

Rockettes candidates must meet the following qualifications below to participate in the contest:
· Must be between the heights of 5'6" and 5'10 ½"
· Must be proficient in tap, jazz, and ballet
· Must be at least 18 years of age (by April 22, 2012); identification with date of birth is required for winning candidate

Visit www.Rockettes.com or www.Facebook.com/TheRockettes for more information and the guidelines on the video submissions. Please note that being selected as the winner only guarantees a position in one of the first audition groups and not a position with The Rockettes.




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