Rockettes Meet With Aspiring Dancers In Wyckoff

Dancer Emma Maguire got the chance to meet with two people at the apex of the art form Tuesday.

Maguire and a few dozen other young dancers met two of The Rockettes, Megan Levinson and Christine Sienicki, at Lulu’s Ice Cream & Chocolates in Wyckoff at a special meet and greet.

Maguire, a cheerleader with the Wyckoff Recreation Department, saw the “Radio City Christmas Spectacular” with her sister, Kiera, and was really impressed with The Rockettes.

“I thought they were pretty graceful and I really like the costumes,” Maguire said.

Levinson and Sienicki also met with families in Parsippany and Wayne Tuesday. Levinson, a 5-year company member, and Sienicki, a 15-year Rockette, appeared in the three North Jersey towns as part of a partnership with Patch to promote the “Radio City Christmas Spectacular.”

Being North Jersey residents, Levinson is from North Caldwell and Sienicki is from Clifton, they said it was great to give back to the community.

“It’s so nice to come out and meet the fans and the young dancers,” Levinson said. “They know how hard it is being a dancer and to give something back is just great.”

The Rockettes debuted on stage at the “Radio City Christmas Spectacular” in 1933. The 80-member group’s routine is complex and the company rehearses six hours a day, six days a week. The group begins six weeks of rehearsals Friday.

The “Radio City Christmas Spectacular” opens Nov. 13 and runs through Jan. 3. Tickets start at $46. To purchase tickets, visit radiocitychristmas.com. For more information, visit the “Radio City Christmas Spectacular’s” Facebook page for more information and pictures from other meet and greets.

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(Photo 1: Christine Sienicki and Megan Levinson pose with kids at a promotional appearance at Lulu’s Ice Cream & Chocolates in Wyckoff Tuesday.)

(Photo 2: AvaGrace Zettler, right, and Emily Thompson pose with Sienicki and Megan Levinson.)

(Photo 3: Sienicki picks out an American Girl sticker form a young fan.)

(Photo 4: Sienicki and Levinson take a break and enjoy some ice cream.)