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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Radio City Rockettes unveil high-tech tap routine for 2026 Christmas Spectacular

The Radio City Rockettes will debut their first new tap number in two decades this holiday season, a "darker, moodier" routine powered by wireless microphones embedded in their shoes and a costume studded with more than 600 Swarovski crystals. Set to "Carol of the Bells," the new routine marks the first addition to the Christmas […] The post Radio City Rockettes unveil high-tech tap routine for 2026 Christmas Spectacular appeared first on American Almanac .

The Radio City Rockettes will debut their first new tap number in two decades this holiday season, a "darker, moodier" routine powered by wireless microphones embedded in their shoes and a costume studded with more than 600 Swarovski crystals. Set to "Carol of the Bells," the new routine marks the first addition to the Christmas Spectacular's lineup since 2018 and the first new tap piece in roughly twenty years. Emmy-nominated choreographer Chloe Arnold, founder of the all-female tap group Syncopated Ladies, built the choreography. Radio City's production team paired it with technology that turns every heel strike and toe tap into amplified sound, piped through immersive speakers inside the 6,000-seat hall. Jessica Tuttle, Radio City Music…Open

How has the production team planned to change the visual perspective of the performance for the audience?
The production team is using overhead cameras to provide new angles, such as a bird's-eye view, to show formations audiences have never seen from their seats.
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How many Swarovski crystals are featured on each dancer's new costume?
Each dancer's new costume is studded with more than 600 Swarovski crystals.
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What specific technology is used to amplify the sound of the dancers' footwork in the new routine?
The routine uses wireless microphones embedded in the dancers' shoes that capture every rhythmic detail and feed it through Sphere Immersive Sound speakers inside the 6,000-seat hall.
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What is the significance of the new tap routine being debuted by the Radio City Rockettes for the 2026 Christmas Spectacular?
It is the first new tap number in two decades and marks the first addition to the Christmas Spectacular's lineup since 2018.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Disney and Macy's launch limited Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey collection for 100th Thanksgiving Day Parade

Disney and Macy's unveiled a new Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey parade balloon and a 30-piece capsule collection to mark the 100th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, with items already selling fast. The balloon reveal came at D23 Day at Disneyland Resort on August 13, where Disney pulled back the curtain on a float inspired by Mickey […] The post Disney and Macy's launch limited Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey collection for 100th Thanksgiving Day Parade appeared first on American Almanac .

Disney and Macy's unveiled a new Sorcerer's Apprentice Mickey parade balloon and a 30-piece capsule collection to mark the 100th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, with items already selling fast. The balloon reveal came at D23 Day at Disneyland Resort on August 13, where Disney pulled back the curtain on a float inspired by Mickey Mouse's iconic role in the 1940 animated classic Fantasia. The balloon will march through New York City streets this November when the parade hits its centennial milestone. At the same moment, a coordinating capsule collection of branded merchandise went live on Macy's website at 7 a.m. PT. The limited-quantity lineup features products from six partner brands, Citizen, Crocs, Hallmark, Loungefly, Super…Open

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