Burn The Floor June 5, 2009

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

Official Website: http://www.burnthefloor.com