Burn the Floor direct from Broadway Dance Spectacular (April 26-May 8, 2011) at the Pantages Theater
Heartpounding, Energetic, Acrobatic, Synchronized to perfection and non stop dancing are some of the words I have to say about this Spectacular Show. Being a dancer myself as well made me appreciate the artistry and variety of ballroom dances from the Cha Cha, Waltz, Samba, Swing, Rhumba, Salsa and more. It includes sexy dance numbers to high energy to romantic ballads. If you are a dance or theater fan, Do Not miss this show running through May 8th at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood. The show has one intermission between segments and the dancers are accommpanied by full drums, percussion, recorded music and singers.
All the dancers are fantastic as you will get caught up watching one couple while your eyes roam to others during the night. Incredible choreography and great songs to dance to. You can buy one of their cds at the break or after the show in the lobby. Pasha and Anya from So You Think You Can Dance are thrilling among many of the other couples from all over the world including Russia, Australia, Venezuela, Italy to name a few. I highly recommend this show so get your tickets now before they leave LA or follow them on their national tour.
BURN THE FLOOR
DIRECT FROM BROADWAY . . .
ELECTRIFYING BALLROOM DANCE SPECTACULAR
COMES TO THE PANTAGES THEATRE
FOR 2 WEEKS ONLY, APRIL 26 – MAY 8, 2011
L.A. ENGAGEMENT TO FEATURE ALUMNI FROM
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE AND AMERICAN IDOL
On the heels of a highly successful Broadway run, the electrifying Latin and ballroom dance spectacular BURN THE FLOOR will play the Pantages Theatre for a strictly-limited 2 week engagement, April 26 – May 8, 2011. This Los Angeles engagement will feature So You Think You Can Dance alumni Anya Garnis, Pasha Kovalev, Robbie Kmetoni, Janette Manrara, and Karen Hauer. Also featured is Vonzell Solomon, second runner-up in Season Four of American Idol, who is BURN THE FLOOR’s female vocalist.
BURN THE FLOOR has thrilled audiences in more than 30 countries with the fire and passion of live ballroom – years before Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance turned the artform into "must-see TV." Featuring 20 champion dancers in an energetic theatrical experience, BURN THE FLOOR has received raves from critics worldwide, including The New York Times which called the show "Dazzling!" and The Times (London), which called it "the summer’s hottest ticket!"
From Harlem’s hot nights at The Savoy, where dances such as the Lindy, Foxtrot and Charleston were born, to the Latin Quarter, where the Cha-Cha, Rumba and Salsa steamed up the stage, Burn the Floor takes audiences on a journey through the passionate drama of dance. The elegance of the Viennese Waltz, the exuberance of the Jive, the intensity of the Paso Doble – audiences will experience them all, as well as the Tango, Samba, Mambo, Quickstep and Swing.
BURN THE FLOOR is directed and choreographed by Jason Gilkison. Mr. Gilkison, along with dance partner Peta Roby, are Australia’s most successful dance couple, winning the World, British and International Ballroom Dance championships. Recent choreography includes Aspects of Dance Page 2 of 3
in the West End and the Australian tour of Happy Days. He is also a guest choreographer for So You Think You Can Dance in the US & Australia.
BURN THE FLOOR is produced on tour by Harley Medcalf, Joe Watson, Richard Levi, Richard Frankel, Tom Viertel, Steven Baruch, March Routh, Raise The Roof One and Toppall/Stevens/Mills, Benigno/Klein, Caldwell/Allen, Carrpailet/Danzansky, Bud Martin, The Production Studio, by special arrangement with Dance Partner Inc.
Tickets for BURN THE FLOOR may be purchased online at www.BroadwayLA.org or by phone at 1-800-982-ARTS(2787). Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Pantages Box Office and all Ticketmaster outlets. The Pantages Theatre is located at 6233 Hollywood Boulevard, just east of Vine Street, and the box office opens daily at 10am.
The performance schedule for BURN THE FLOOR is Tuesday through Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm & 8pm, and Sunday at 1pm & 6:30pm.
Single tickets for BURN THE FLOOR range in price from $25 – $78. Prices are subject to change without notice.
For more information on BURN THE FLOOR, please visit www.BurnTheFloor.com
For tickets or more information about BURN THE FLOOR’s Los Angeles engagement, please visit the Pantages Theatre’s official website, www.BroadwayLA.org.
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LISTINGS INFORMATION FOR BURN THE FLOOR
Dates: April 26 – May 8, 2011
Theatre: PANTAGES THEATRE 6233 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Schedule: Tuesday – Friday at 8pm
Saturday at 2pm & 8pm
Sunday at 1pm & 6:30pm
Price Range: Regular: $25 – $78
Ticket prices subject to change without notice.
Tickets: Online: BroadwayLA.org
Phone: 1-800-982-ARTS (2787)
In Person: Pantages Box Office (opens daily at 10am)
and all Ticketmaster Outlets
Description: The international dance sensation BURN THE FLOOR is ballroom, reinvented. Following its record-breaking run on Broadway, the production will come to Los Angeles’ Pantages Theatre for just two weeks. Audiences have seen ballroom dance on shows like "Dancing with the Stars" and "So You Think You Can Dance." Now, with BURN THE FLOOR, they will feel, live on stage, the passion, drama, grace, athleticism the sizzling excitement of 20 gorgeous champion dancers in a true theatrical experience. From Harlem’s hot nights at The Savoy, where dances such as the Lindy, Foxtrot and Charleston were born, to the Latin Quarter where the Cha-Cha, Rumba and Salsa steamed up the stage, BURN THE FLOOR takes onlookers on a journey through the passionate drama of dance. The elegance of the Viennese Waltz, the exuberance of the Jive, the intensity of the Paso Doble – audiences will experience them all, as well as the Tango, Samba, Mambo, Quickstep and Swing.