Exclusive | NYC’s sassiest dance troupe is all 60 and up — but don’t call them ‘young at heart’

Exclusive | NYC’s sassiest dance troupe is all 60 and up — but don’t call them ‘young at heart’

On the dance floor, Phyllis Bogart moves like she’s made of electricity, not metal. At 78, her pink-and-purple-streaked curls bounce as she shimmies and shakes with the energy of someone half her age, each twirl punctuated by a wide, wild grin. It’s clear that four hip replacements, a mechanical knee and a string of other … Read more

Exclusive | The stakes are higher for 2025 Radio City Rockettes auditions as the iconic dance troupe celebrates its 100th year: ‘It takes a lot of grit’

Exclusive | The stakes are higher for 2025 Radio City Rockettes auditions as the iconic dance troupe celebrates its 100th year: ‘It takes a lot of grit’

If you see a swarm of statuesque women high-kicking in front of Radio City this week, no, it’s not Christmas just yet. The holiday season may be months away, but springtime is when Rockette history is made. Each April, hundreds of hopeful leotard-clad dancers travel from all over to the Big Apple to audition for … Read more