These Canadian dancers are making a name for themselves with the Rockettes

'It doesn't feel real': Canadian dancers among world-famous Radio City Rockettes

According to the Rockettes, the Christmas Spectacular has been seen by more than 75 million people since the show’s inception in the 1930s. TORONTO -- A trip to New York City in 2005 to see the annual Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring the Rockettes is what encouraged Alison Jantzie to audition for the iconic dance troupe.

The Rockettes are a world-famous American chorus line best known for performing in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Those who haven't made it to New York City to see the show may recognize the long-legged dancers from their appearances on television and in films such as "Annie," "Saturday Night Live" and "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."

Performing in the Christmas Spectacular is a "family affair" for the Jantzies, but that isn’t the case for other dancers in the company. The 80 dancers selected are split into two casts and perform up to 16 shows a week. Leading up to opening night, the Rockettes rehearse six hours a day, six days a week, for six weeks.

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