Rockettes' Inauguration Performance is 'Voluntary,' Slots Already Filled Up

The news that the Rockettes will be performing at Donald Trump‘s presidential inauguration drew criticism for the organization and also for the dancers that would be involved.

Reports surfaced that the dancers were going to be forced into performing if they wished to hold their full-time job status with Radio City.

Now, the Madison Square Garden Company has released a statement saying that it was voluntary for the ladies to participate, but they received an overwhelming response to be involved with the performance.

Click inside to read the statement…

“The Radio City Rockettes are proud to participate in the 58th Presidential Inaugural,” MSG said in a statement to THR. “For a Rockette to be considered for an event, they must voluntarily sign up and are never told they have to perform at a particular event, including the inaugural. It is always their choice. In fact, for the coming inauguration, we had more Rockettes request to participate than we have slots available. We eagerly await the inaugural celebrations.”