Merrill dancer trains with legendary Rockettes

Ally Gustke of Merrill auditioned in Chicago at Hubbard Street Dance in January 2014 and 2015 for a Rockette Summer Intensive program. This last March she was accepted to attend the 2015 Rockette Summer Intensive Aug. 1-2, 2015 with a showcase performance on Aug. 7.
Auditions are held in several bigger cities across the US. Dancers are selected and informed via email in March/April. The audition consisted of Tap, Jazz and Ballet choreography/combinations.
The Rockettes are excited to offer her this unique opportunity to train in the legendary Rockette dance technique.
The dancers spent their studio/rehearsal time at Radio City Music Hall and NYU’s Skirball Auditorium – the Rockette exclusive rehearsal space. Ally also attended master classes in New York City.
Ally is the daughter of Boyd and Dorinda Gustke. She will be a senior this year at Merrill High School.
Ally has 15 years dance experience and training in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Pointe, Musical Theatre, Modern and Contemporary. She attends workshops and competitions and is a member of the MHS Dance Team.