I’m popping in for a different kind of post today. This winter the Rockettes are coming to the Omaha Performing Arts. I have always wanted to see them perform, so while I’m not rushing the cold weather wintertime brings, I am really excited for the holiday season and getting to see them live on stage.
While the Rockettes are not currently dressed us as toy soldiers and performing their famous kickline, they are touring the country to promote their upcoming winter performances. I have the opportunity to meet with them today after work and interview them about life as a Rockette. I’m going to be writing a freelance piece about how the Rockettes get fit and stay healthy.
Is there anything you want to ask the Rockettes regarding their diet and fitness regimen?
I would love to get to include your questions! I’ll be sharing the article here once it’s posted.
Questions of the Day: Have you seen the Rockettes perform? Are they as amazing live as I imagine they will be? What is a holiday show/tradition you’ve always wanted to see/do but haven’t yet?
OOOH very cool!! I have always wondered about their diet. They all definitely look a certain way on stage – is there a lot of pressure to eat really clean?
It was such a fun time!
And yes they try to eat clean at all times. It’s really important for them to be fit and in shape for all their shows!
i would love to be a rockette…but i’ve lost my high kick. i saw the christmas spectacular a few years ago when they were touring in Toronto.
I am SO excited for the show!!
SO fun! I’d love to know what they’re favorite strength training move is!
The two girls I met were actually a big fan of barre and yoga classes for getting and maintaining their strength!
Oh so cool! What a fantastic opportunity!
It was so much fun!!
I remember seeing the Rockettes when I was younger and thinking how tiny they all were! I’m excited to hear about their fitness regimens!
They work hard! Their shows involve 300 kicks, they do said show 4x a day, 6 days a week!
My question:
What is the biggest misconception you have seen regarding the diet of a healthy dancer?
They need to eat proteins, healthy fats, and foods with electrolytes! If their food isn’t nutrient dense they wouldn’t have the energy to keep dancing on stage!
Great questions last night, Erin! Glad you could come!
Thank you for inviting me! I had so much fun!
You just blew away a misconception that I did not realize that I had. Of course they are going to be fit – they kick all of the time. I guess diet probably would play into it. I would be curious as to if they have a certain routine before and after the shows. Carb loading? Recovery shakes?
They have a full size fridge that they have stocked off stage with proteins, healthy fats, and pickles for electrolytes. They eat between shows because sometimes they have four shows a day!