The Rockettes Announce JUMP THE LINE Finalists

The top ten finalists in this year's "Jump the Line" dance video contest have been announced, and now through April 16, the contest is open to fan voting to narrow the ten finalist dancers down to five.

From March 6 through March 26, through Facebook, Rockettes hopefuls submitted videos showcasing their dance technique and style.  The contest judges, including a Rockettes choreographer, reviewed the video submissions and selected the top ten finalists.  The finalists' videos will be open for fan voting now through April 16.  After the first round of voting, the top five dancers with the highest number of votes will move onto the final round of voting, taking place April 17 through April 24.  The winner of the contest will then have the opportunity to "Jump the Line" and be part of the first group to audition at Radio City Music Hall at Rockettes open auditions in May 2012. 

The winner will also receive roundtrip airfare to New York and two nights hotel accommodations in addition to the opportunity to "Jump the Line."

The top ten finalists are:

·         Bailey Callahan – Melbourne, FL

·         Jessie Crouch – El Dorado Hills, CA

·         Brittney Ignas – Indianapolis, IN

·         Jordan Krinke – Placentia, CA

·         Samantha Manson – Pittsburgh, PA

·         Amanda May – West Monroe, LA

·         Elizabeth Peterson – El Sobrante, CA

·         Elly Sarfert – Winston-Salem, NC

·         Victoria Scott – Seven Fields, PA

·         Jocelyn Stange – Lincoln, NE 

Visit www.Rockettes.com or www.Facebook.com/TheRockettes for more information and to cast your vote.  Voting ends April 24.  Please note that being selected as the winner only guarantees a position in the first audition group and does not guarantee a position with The Rockettes.