Radio City Rockettes rock Ronald McDonald House

Two members of the world famous Rockettes made a special visit to the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island on Thursday, January 17 to see the children and even show them some dance moves.
Located in New Hyde Park, the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island “provides families a home-away-from-home during their child’s treatment at local hospitals.”
Rockettes Lori Barber and Kristine Covillo made the trip to the house last week.
“It really is all about the children so it’s so nice to meet them up close and talk to them,” said Covillo, who is originally from Kansas and made her debut with the Rockettes this year.
Barber, a native of Pittsburgh who has been with the group for four years, said that the most rewarding part of doing meet and greets with the children is seeing them happy.
“I’m just so grateful that they actually want to meet me,” she said. “It’s very thrilling that they want to take time out of their day to get to know me and talk to me.”
Cynthia and Chris Talbot brought their two children, 7-year-old Emily and 9-year-old Conner, to see the Rockettes. The family is originally from Montana. This marks the fourth time that they have stayed at the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island.
“It’s very exciting. They were looking forward to it,” said Cynthia, adding that Emily had been practicing her kicks all day.