🎄 CHRISTMAS ROYALTY RETURNS: Lindsay Arnold and Rylee Arnold Bring Holiday Magic and Soul to Rockefeller Center This Year 🎶✨
This December, one of the most cherished holiday traditions in America will sparkle brighter than ever before — as Lindsay Arnold and Rylee Arnold, the beloved sister duo from Dancing with the Stars, are set to headline NBC’s annual “Christmas at Rockefeller Center” celebration.
Known for their dazzling artistry, graceful storytelling, and radiant energy, the Arnold sisters will bring their signature elegance, warmth, and family charm to one of the most iconic stages in the world. Producers are calling it “a performance that will redefine Christmas magic for a new generation.”
🌟 A FAMILY OF GRACE RETURNS TO THE STAGE
Few performers capture the spirit of the holidays quite like Lindsay and Rylee Arnold. With their deep bond, inspiring journey, and undeniable chemistry, they have become symbols of faith, family, and the joy of artistic expression.
After a year of separate projects — Lindsay focusing on choreography and family life, while Rylee emerged as one of the youngest breakout stars on Dancing with the Stars — the sisters are reuniting in a spectacular way.
“There’s something so powerful about sharing this moment together,” Lindsay said in a press statement. “Christmas has always been about family, gratitude, and giving — and this performance is our way of celebrating all of that.”
The Rockefeller Center tree lighting has always been a night of beauty and tradition, but this year, the addition of the Arnold sisters brings something unique: a fusion of dance, storytelling, and faith, wrapped in the spirit of the season.
💃 DANCE MEETS THE HEART OF CHRISTMAS
While the Rockefeller Center event is typically dominated by vocalists and musical acts, Lindsay and Rylee Arnold are breaking new ground — headlining as the first sister dance duo to ever lead the holiday special.
Their performance will blend contemporary, ballet, and ballroom choreography in a mesmerizing narrative titled “The Gift of Christmas.” The routine, co-created by Lindsay and Emmy-winning choreographer Derek Hough, will tell the story of love, hope, and unity through movement rather than words.
“Our goal is to show how dance can speak when words fall short,” Rylee shared. “Christmas isn’t just something we celebrate — it’s something we feel. And we want the audience to feel it, too.”
Set against a live orchestra and choir, the sisters will perform breathtaking choreography to timeless carols including “Silent Night,” “O Holy Night,” and “Carol of the Bells.” The performance will feature over 30 dancers, 100,000 twinkling lights, and a moment of stillness as the Rockefeller Christmas Tree bursts into full illumination.
NBC producers say this year’s show is designed to “melt hearts and move souls.”
🌆 FROM UTAH TO NEW YORK: A DREAM COME TRUE
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For Lindsay and Rylee Arnold, this moment isn’t just another performance — it’s the culmination of a lifelong dream.
Born and raised in Provo, Utah, the sisters began dancing as children, often performing side by side at local recitals and church events. Their parents encouraged faith, humility, and the pursuit of excellence — values that still shape their careers today.
“When we were little, we used to watch the Rockefeller tree lighting on TV and imagine what it would be like to be there,” Lindsay said. “We never thought we’d actually perform under that tree one day. It’s surreal.”
Rylee added, smiling, “It’s more than a performance — it’s a blessing.”
The pair’s journey from Utah to New York City mirrors the theme of their upcoming performance: light, faith, and family guiding the way through life’s seasons.
🎶 BEHIND THE PERFORMANCE: A PRODUCTION OF LIGHT AND LOVE
Producers at NBC have spared no expense in crafting what insiders are calling “a dance performance worthy of Rockefeller’s history.”
The stage will transform into a wintry wonderland, complete with gently falling snow, gold lighting, and a live orchestra playing cinematic arrangements of beloved carols.
Lindsay’s choreography combines precision with emotion — each movement designed to mirror the rhythms of hope and renewal. Meanwhile, Rylee brings a youthful energy and unfiltered sincerity that perfectly balances her sister’s maturity.
“The contrast between them is magical,” said director Rachel Monroe. “Lindsay’s grace meets Rylee’s spark — and together, they capture everything that Christmas stands for.”
One segment, titled “Faith in the Falling Snow,” will reportedly feature the sisters dancing barefoot in faux snow to “O Holy Night,” with thousands of lights flickering in sync to their movements.
“People are going to cry,” Monroe admitted. “It’s that powerful.”
💖 THE SPIRIT OF FAMILY AND FAITH
Both Lindsay and Rylee have spoken openly about how their faith has shaped their approach to art and life. They’ve always viewed dance not merely as entertainment, but as a way to connect hearts — to express gratitude, compassion, and belief.
“We’ve danced through joy, through pain, through growth,” Lindsay said. “But at the heart of it all is faith — faith in God, in each other, and in the good that still exists in the world.”
That spirit will be front and center during their Rockefeller performance. The sisters have dedicated the show to “every family who has ever found hope in hard times.”
A portion of the evening’s proceeds will also go toward The Children’s Miracle Network, a cause close to the Arnolds’ hearts.
“We wanted to make sure this night wasn’t just about performance,” Rylee said. “It’s about giving — that’s the true meaning of Christmas.”
🌍 FANS AROUND THE WORLD REACT
When NBC announced the Arnold sisters’ headlining performance, fans flooded social media with excitement.
“Lindsay and Rylee are pure magic,” one viewer wrote on Instagram.
“The thought of seeing them dance together under the Christmas tree makes me emotional,” another posted.
The hashtag #ArnoldChristmasMagic began trending within hours, with fans from across the globe sharing how the sisters’ artistry has inspired them.
Even celebrities joined in the praise. Derek Hough called them “two of the most talented and genuine performers of their generation,” while Julianne Hough added, “They’re not just dancers — they’re storytellers with light in their souls.”
✨ A NIGHT TO REMEMBER
As anticipation builds for the big night, one thing is clear: Lindsay and Rylee Arnold’s performance is shaping up to be a defining moment — not only for the Rockefeller Center event, but for their careers as artists.
For an audience weary of noise and chaos, their message couldn’t be timelier: grace still matters, beauty still heals, and joy still belongs to everyone.
“We hope people see themselves in our performance,” Lindsay said softly. “We hope they remember that even when life feels cold, love is still the light that keeps us warm.”
🕊️ THE MAGIC OF THE ARNOLD SISTERS
As snow begins to fall over Rockefeller Plaza and the iconic Christmas Tree bursts into radiance, the Arnold sisters will take their final bow — hand in hand, hearts full, eyes shining.
And in that moment, beneath the glow of 50,000 lights and millions watching around the world, one truth will shine brighter than all the rest:
Christmas isn’t just something you celebrate. It’s something you share.
🎄 LINDSAY & RYLEE ARNOLD AT ROCKEFELLER CENTER — A CELEBRATION OF LIGHT, LOVE, AND THE POWER OF DANCE TO BRING THE WORLD TOGETHER.
