Here's how much the iconic Rockettes get paid to do 4 shows a day, change costumes in 78 seconds, and kick up to 1,200 times

ArchiveDec 6, 2017

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The Rockettes — dancers that perform in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular in New York — are contracted by the American Guild of Variety Artists, for September through January.
To be cast, they have to be between 5-foot and six-inches, and 5-foot 10-inches, and know tap, jazz, and ballet.
Rockettes do their own makeup, change costumes in under 78 seconds, and kick up to 1,200 times each day.
Typically, they're paid between $1,400 and $1,500 each week — but since the work is seasonal, this comes out to $36,400 to $39,000 per year.

Published December 6, 2017