Throwback Thursday

January 19, 2023 | 150Celebration, News, Throwback Thursday, UToday, Alumni, Library
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The Dancing Rockettes were formed by a local dancer at the request of UToledo’s sports information director, who wanted entertainment during halftime at basketball games. The dance troupe debuted on March 16, 1961, at the Kent State-Toledo basketball game, becoming the first recognized collegiate dance team in the nation. The Dancing Rockettes merged with the Rocket Marching Band in 1978.