24/06/2009 - 14:00
04/07/2009 - 14:00
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Burn the Floor is going to Broadway’s jewel box LongAcre Theatre in July for an open ended run, so before the company flies off they will do a “by popular demand” limited engagement tour of Australia playing, Newcastle, Sydney, Parramatta, Canberra, Gold Coast and Perth

 

The now legendary choreography and talents of Jason Gilkison were obvious to audiences across Australia and the US with special guest appearances on So You Think You Can Dance in both countries but it is with Burn the Floor that his passion truly shines.

 

“Aussie dancers in my eyes have always been ground breakers, but to think that a group of intensely passionate ballroom dancers have the opportunity to captivate a Broadway stage is nothing short of astounding,” said choreographer Jason Gilkison.  “The Burn the Floor dancers inspire me with their unique performance skills, their edgy attitude and rebellious style is totally infectious“

 

The Australian produced Burn The Floor features more than 18 international dancers, two singers and two percussionists– serving up an edgy, theatrical performance that takes the audiences on an emotional journey through the very essence of dance.  There’s the elegance of a classic Waltz, the raw vitality of Samba, Salsa, Tango, Swing and turbo-charged Jive – all delivered by this troupe of champion dancers, backed by live Latin percussionists, triumphantly taking the traditional form to dizzying new heights.  Burn The Floor brings the drama and pure sensuality of dance to life, in a high-energy, two-hour spectacular that will leave you wanting more.

 

Joe Watson New York, General Manager of the Broadway Production said “After watching the overwhelming audience response night after night in San Francisco, I knew that Burn the Floor would be a perfect fit for Broadway.”

 

Australian Producer Harley Medcalf enthused.  “To be amongst the handful of Australian productions to play Broadway is a dream way beyond description”

 

“Explodes with passion and excitement”  Noord Holland – Amsterdam

The Perfect 10” Canberra Times

“Ballroom dancing takes on a whole new meaning”  Boston Globe – USA

“The World’s best Ballroom Dance Show” Nigel Lythgoe

 

 

Burn The Floor

 

Newcastle Civic Theatre

Wednesday 3 June @8pm

Phone 4929 1977  www.ticketek.com.au

 

Sydney Theatre Royal

Friday 5 June @8pm

Saturday 6 June @ 2pm and 8pm

Book at Ticketek 132 849 – www.ticketek.com.au

 

Canberra Theatre

Thursday 11 June @8pm

Phone 6275 2700  www.canberratheatrecentre.com.au

 

Parramatta Riverside Theatres

Saturday 13 June @8pm

Sunday 14 June @ 2pm and 6pm

Book on 02 8839-3399 www.riversideparramatta.com.au

 

Gold Coast Arts Centre

Thursday 18 June @8pm

Friday 19June @8pm

Saturday 20 June @ 2pm and 8pm

Phone 5588 4000 www.gcac.com.au

 

Perth Regal Theatre

Thursday 25 June @8pm

Friday 26 June @8pm

Saturday 27 June @ 2pm and 8pm

Sunday 28 June @ 5pm

Tuesday 30 June @ 8pm

Wednesday 1 July @8pm

Thursday 2 July @8pm

Friday 3 July @8pm

Saturday 4 July@ 2pm and 8pm

Sunday 5 July @ 5pm

Book at Ticketek 1300 795 012 www.ticketek.com.au

 

www.burnthefloor.com