The Radio City Rockettes are a precision dance company that formed in 1925 and are known for their iconic performances in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular show. They gained popularity through numerous performances on television, parades, and as cultural ambassadors. Some interesting facts about the Rockettes include that they must be between 5'6" and 5'10" tall, there have been over 3,000 Rockettes over the past 75 years with only 36 members at a time, and they perform over 70 shows annually at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.