Missouri Rockets. (1930) In 1925, Russell Markert formed the "Missouri Rockets," a 16-member dance line that performed before feature films at the Missouri Theater on Grand Avenue in St. Louis. Seven years later the group's performance at the opening night of Radio City Music Hall led to a permanent engagement and a name change to the Rockettes. ©Missouri History MuseumMissouri Rockets. (1930) In 1925, Russell Markert formed the "Missouri Rockets," a 16-member dance line that performed before feature films at the Missouri Theater on Grand Avenue in St. Louis. Seven years later the group's performance at the opening night of Radio City Music Hall led to a permanent engagement and a name change to the Rockettes. ©Missouri History Museum
Missouri Rockets. (1930) In 1925, Russell Markert formed the "Missouri Rockets," a 16-member dance line that performed before feature films at the Missouri Theater on Grand Avenue in St. Louis. Seven years later the group's performance at the opening night of Radio City Music Hall led to a permanent engagement and a name change to the Rockettes. ©Missouri History Museum