Kicking up their heels
A dancer warms up before an open audition to join the famously high-kicking Rockettes at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall.
Hundreds of women like her vied for the chance to perform with the dance company in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular - an annual New York holiday attraction dating back to the 1930s.
Dancers wait their turn during an open audition to join the Rockettes. To be considered, they are required to be proficient in ballet, tap and jazz dancing, and must be between 5 foot 6 inches and 5 foot 10 1/2 inches tall.
A dancer fixes her make-up before she tries out. She is among the hundreds of hopefuls endeavouring to impress the judges enough to be called back for a further audition.
A dancer wearing a black, lacy leotard looks up from her phone as she waits her turn to audition.
Another dancer stretches out her arm as she warms up.
Young women kick, jump and stretch before they try out.
A group of dancers gets their chance to perform at the audition.
An aspiring Rockette shows off her skills.
A row of dancers perform a set of steps during the audition.
Two dancers perform.
Young women reach towards the ceiling as they do a step.
A dancer stretches out her leg as she auditions.
