There are just over 80 current Radio City Rockettes in total, with only 36 performing on stage in any single show.
Current numbers
- In recent seasons, the troupe has consisted of about 80–84 dancers altogether, including all casts and understudies.
- The dancers are split into two main casts that alternate performances during the Christmas Spectacular run.
Onstage versus total
- Only 36 Rockettes appear on stage in each individual performance, forming the famous precision kick line.
- The remaining dancers serve as “swings” and backups, ready to cover multiple spots when needed, which is why the total number is higher than the number you see on stage at once.
