It’s already that time of year that seems as though the holidays are right around the corner. Catalogs are being sent to my home filled with holiday cheer and it is just a matter of weeks before we experience the real rush of the season. I’ve already seen the first commercial for The Radio City Christmas Spectacular…
For those of you who haven’t ever been, Rockefeller Center encompasses a total of 19 buildings between 48th and 51st Streets from Fifth to Sixth Avenue in New York City. Radio City Music Hall is at the heart of Rockefeller Center, and although it’s a major New York landmark, this isn’t the real reason that Rockefeller Center has created such meaning to my life.
What feels like many years ago, I auditioned to be a Radio City Rockette. I actually mustered up the courage to chase after a dream. I arrived with a leotard and a smile, following a childhood dream that I’ve wanted for most of my life. I remember standing on the streets of NYC right outside of the Music Hall, competing among more than a thousand of some of the most beautiful and talented women in the world. We were all vying for the title of a “Rockette,” each one of us with the same dream. I danced at that audition harder than I ever danced in my life. After years and years of training, I gave it my absolute best shot. Although I never graced The Radio City stage, I now have quite a story to share with my daughter someday. If I never went on that audition, I would have wondered, “what if” for the rest of my life. It is truly one of my proudest moments and one of the most incredible experiences of my life.
Not everybody can say that they chased a dream. But I can.
I also love Rockefeller Center because my husband proposed to me in the middle of the ice-skating rink in front of hundreds of people which is the heart of Rockefeller Center! We felt like celebrities that day, especially since we received tons of attention from the skaters and hundreds of on-lookers. I never had that many strangers congratulate me in my life.
Just another reason why Rockefeller Center is so special to me.
For this Rockefeller Center, and so much more, I heart you.
Oh that is so awesome! I too am a former dancer (apache belles in college). I wanted to audition for rockette as well and never did. I love watching those ladies dance every year. I did get to tour their studio and got all giddy when I took pics with real live rockettes!!!
What an amazing history rockefeller has for you guys!!
Awww. How sweet! The fact that you auditioned is awesome…and like you said, you will have quite a story to tell your daughter one day!!
What sweet memories! I love going to see the Rockettes!
I always admire those who chase their dreams! ywah you!
What a great story! I've never been to Rockefeller Center, but I've alway wanted to!
wow! i love it! what a sweet story!!
and you are beautiful!
Aw, what an awesome story! I love Rockefeller Center
What a fantastic proposal. I just love that and I love your Rockettes story!! I used to travel to NYC for business every month or so and I was MADLY in love with Rockefeller Center. I saw the Rockettes Christmas Spectacular with some colleagues one year and it's one of my favorite holiday memories of all times. I can't wait to take The Princess there!
I love that you auditioned for the Rockettes..how cool! It has been awhile since I have been to NY, but Rockefeller Center was amazing.
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I love the pictures at the end! That's so sweet that he proposed to you there!
Ya'll look so sweet and happy together. Of course that was a pretty special day for you both. I am so envious of people that live by NYC. I have never even had the opportunity to visit there. I will one day though. Hey, good job on following your dream! It is always worth it to try.
That's so cool that you auditioned to be a rockette & your hubby proposed there.
Awww… SO SWEET! I get to see Rockefeller Center every day and LOVE it – especially during the holidays. Congrats on at least going after your dream – a lot of people can never say that! Big hugs!
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You definitely do have some very special memories of that place!! We've never been to NYC but we're hoping to make it someday, around Christmas time. I've heard it's beautiful there at that time of year with all the decorations!
The Rockerfeller center at Christmas is my first and lasting memory of NY. Thanks for jogging it! Keep going for your dreams – I really believe in that as my two marriages, five children and last 4 countries have testified. Now for a change of career! No regrets. Carpe diem!
You're adorable! I love all of NYC! Thanks for sharing it with us.
What a sweet proposal!
That is an awesome story!
We got engaged on Gapston Bridge in Central Park! We saw someone getting engaged the same day at the skating rink. Maybe it was you.
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Aww! This was sooo cute! I love Rockefeller Center too. We went for our 2nd Anniversary, Christmas of 2007 and can't wait to go back again.
What a great story! Chasing your dream is a wonderful achievement. It takes a lot of guts! Congrats on having the courage to audition!
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That IS a great story to tell your daughter! So cool.
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What a sweet post, Heather! Now this is one thing we do NOT have in common. I can't dance. At. All.
My husband went to New York last fall to see the Yankees play one of their last games in Yankee Stadium. I couldn't go because I was too prego. I've never been to NY, but it's a dream I intend to chase sooner rather than later.
This makes me miss New York so much! I lived there years ago, and I would love to come back and visit with my family. Lots of happy memories of Rockefeller Center. There really is no place like New York City during the holidays. Cheers!
I would love to visit the Rockefeller Center–sounds amazing. What a great engagement story!
I have never been to NYC – but would love to visit someday. I will have to check out Rockefeller Center now – great story!
thats awesome! I'm going to see the Rockettes next month, I can't wait
how cute is that!
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