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.
Awww that's so neat that he proposed to you there! I love visiting NYC.
That's wonderful how you went after your dream and then to be proposed to at the Rockefeller Center. Sounds like beautiful memories to me:)I hope to someday visit NYC.:)
OMG! I always wanted to audition for the Rockettes! When I was in college I told myself I would do it after graduating, but I got a job and never did. I danced for a long time, but I know I was not at their level, so I don't have huge regrets about not doing it. But I definitely share your love of those girls! I have seen the show maybe a half dozen times.
Congrats on chasing that dream. I would be so curious to know what the tryout entails! I bet it was crazy!!! That is amazing. You are my hero today!
Katie
That's so sweet that he proposed to you while ice-skating at the Rockefeller Center.
One of the things on my bucket list includes being at the Rockefeller Center –not to audition to be a Rockette (too late for that!), –but to be there in winter and ice-skate there!
How sweet! Aaah young love… I'd have congratulated you myself!
And congrats on being brave enough to chase a dream. That says a lot about your strength of character!
what a GREAT story!
That is a great story and you make the cutest couple!!
You really made me want to go check out Rockefeller Center! I've never even been to NY… Love the pics, and the proposal, ah…so sweet!
Very cool!!
The "Rockettes" come to Detroit each year and do a show at the Fox Theater. A company I used to work for had a suite at the theater and we had to invite and entertain clients. I've seen the show so many times…yet it's always so amazing to me!
Those are TWO amazing stories…I Love them…..wonderful memories…I would heart Rockefeller Center too! Happy SITS day!
I can understand why you love the place so well. I love your colors and button.
Happy SITS day!
awww…what a great place, and lovely memories
I would love to visit one day. Hope you have a wonderful day!
Just thinking about NYC at Christmas puts me in the Christmas spirit. Love NYC and hope to actually go at Christmastime one year. Have always been in July..
Way to go on following your dream and what a sweet proposal!
Wow, you really did chase your dream, that is so amazing. Awww..what a great place to propose too.
What a sweet story and how nice to have such great memories!
I can relate to how wonderful strangers are, my husband and I got married in a park in New Zealand, no family (we are from Canada) and the number of strangers who showed up at the park to watch and cheer for us was wonderful.
Even the town mascots (the Art Deco couple) showed up in their 1920's car and attire, everyone was so nice. That's my memory every time I see the Art Deco fountain in Napier.
Ah, I bet it is so much warmer there right now!
Deb
This is such a lovely story! Dreams really do come true if you hold onto them!
Hugs and happy Monday!
Thanks for sharing this. I loved that you followed your dream and then had a fun love story to end it all. Yeah… Have a great week…
That is so awesome that you auditioned for the Rockettes! Yay, you!
That is something to be proud of for sure. And your proposal story is totally beautiful – something out of a movie, for sure! Yay!
I love Christmas and I love that the holidays are just around the corner! I am so excited for this season! The best time of year!
What a wonderful memory. As you know I love NYC too and I tried to go to the Rocketts this year but couldnt manage. But I will make it.
Thanks for reminding me..xx
Rockefeller Center is awesome! It's totally one of my fave places to see in NYC. We've seen Christmas Spectacular too…so much fun!
Awwww, very cool
Thanks for sharing. I'm sure you would have been fantastic!
What a beautiful memory! You both look GREAT!!!
That is so romantic. I loved seeing the pictures. I definitely have to visit during Christmas season.
AWwwwwww What a touching story!
Sweet post. You have wonderful memories from there. I need to get to NY to check it out.
That is so neat! Wow what a great story to share with us. That is cool!
You got to chase a dream & start to live one all at the same place. That's a wonderful story to share with the kiddos as they grow up!
You may have not graced the stage but you followed a dream. Many don't often do that with fear of rejection they later wonder that, "What If" question.
I love NY and would not be happier anywhere else. The culture and the many things to do. So I am going to say this loud and proud. I LOVE NEWYORK!!!!!
That is wonderful that you chased after your dream! You should be very proud of yourself.
How sweet!
Impressive – way to go for it!
I had the honor of watching my daughter be proposed to in front of 15,000 at a marathon this summer, still having people come up to me – hee!
Kristin
Awww! That's so sweet. The pictures of the two of you are precious!
I LOVED this post!! So uplifting and inspiring!! Thank you!!
What a fun dream and engagement story! Can you still do the kickline??
Great photos! Looks like so much fun! I can definitely see why you love it so much!
So heart warming. Love the story…and chasing your dreams…even having dreams is such an important message to send to all of our children. Thanks for that. Come on by for a visit. Holly at lifelaughlatte.blogspot.com
2 things
1) love the christmas show. childhoodmemories galore
2) B also proposed to me on an ice rink
ice sistahs.
very cool and you two are so cute~!
Cute pictures! What a wonderful memory…thanks for sharing! I hope to take my boys there soon. I don't think they have ever been ice skating before. Should be fun!
Oh…how special. I would love to be able to go there again one day.
Look how cute you 2 are! And you auditioned to be a Rockette! How cool is that!
I love Rockefeller Center! I remember just walking around taking it all in! Thanks for bringing back the memories!
That is so cool! I always wanted to be a Rockette too, but I never chased that dream. Good for you!
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I had such chills reading this post! Like you, I wanted to be a rockette, too! But I never chased my dream like you did! Way to go!!
You just gave me goosebumps and tears! What a magical, magical place. So romantic and auditioning for the Rockettes?! Seriously awesome, honey. Wow!!
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What a moving, special post! Thank you for sharing!
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What a lovely post! Congratulations on having the guts to go for it-you never know…
What a sweet way to propose. It left you with a wonderful memory. Congratulations on your determination and bravery in trying out for the Rockettes. You must be very proud of yourself. My mother always loved the Rockettes. I'm only sorry she never got to see them before she died.