Itās important to remember that this reflects a change in language, but not necessarily a change in circumstance. Many Rockettes will be coerced intoĀ āvolunteeringā for this show because they risk losing their job and being blacklisted if they donāt agree.Ā
Ms. Lang, 35, said that for full-time and seasonal dancers, there is a fear of jeopardizing their future employment and of compromising their standing in the eyes of James L. Dolan, the executive chairman of the Madison Square Garden Company, and his executives, if they complain or try to bow out.
āOne of the most annoying situations about that job is itās corporate,ā Ms. Lang said. āItās not like a Broadway show where you feel like you have an artistic voice. Youāre sort of owned by this corporation.ā
So even if an appearance is considered voluntary, individual Rockettes may feel forced to perform if they are told that executives want them onstage in Washington.
Many of the women have feared standing up for themselves in the current controversy, she said. āEverybodyās in fear of losing their job.ā
As far as I can tell at this moment, their union has not released any additional updates suggesting they will fight to protect the employment of dancers who refuse. This is a complete failure on the part of their union, especially in light of the fact that the union itself previously said that dancers would have to perform.
This means that for many of these women whose livelihood is at stake, there is not actually aĀ choice.
But there is an illusion of choice that keeps the company itself from looking responsible in the public eye.
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