Karmen Moore always dreamed of joining the Radio City Rockettes. But as she completes a dance performance degree at Southern Methodist University in 2023, she will focus primarily on auditioning for contemporary and modern companies. Moore traveled to New York at the last minute to participate in an open call for the Rockettes. She eventually attended the Rockett Conservatory and, following another audition specifically for conservatory dancers, officially joined the iconic series in November 2023. My childhood self,” Moore said.
The bold and lyrical quality of her movement is infused with the passion and precision required to execute the Rockettes’ intense choreography. Moore grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, and trained at several studios, including Bartlett School of Dance and Memphis Dance Dynamics. But it was the encouragement of her teacher, Danielle Pierce, that propelled Moore on a career track: “She pushed me to seek more—more knowledge, more technology, more advancement, more of everything. .
new vocabulary
“The Rockettes incorporate a lot of precise jazz into their choreography, and it’s like learning a completely different language. Because things are so precise, there are specific words and phrases to describe different positions and paths. You have to differentiate “True V” versus “Shallow V”, or “Closed Bevel” versus “Open Bevel” Immersing myself fully in the language is the best way to learn, and once I understood it, the movements became more natural. .
beauty of repetition
“Even though we perform the same show every night, I really find myself immersed in the work – it’s a bit meditative knowing I can perform again. At the end of every show, there’s always something I want to do next time thing, and I always keep in mind that this show is about the whole unit, which is really special.
the power of dance
“I can’t imagine life without dance. It’s very important to me to give other people this feeling because I want them to feel the same satisfaction and joy – in this way, I think dance is a selfless act. You are constantly Give to your audience and hopefully they will reciprocate.
