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Review - Burn The Floor: So You Think You Can Sit Through This
by Kristin Salaky - Aug 3, 2009


The 2009-10 Broadway season began with a shirtless man and a bikini-clad woman posed dramatically under a spinning disco ball. Soon after, similarly underdressed performers danced their way up and down the aisles of the Longacre Theatre in displays that suggested over-caffeination more than artistry.

TV: Broadway Beat's Burn The Floor Press Preview
by Craig Brockman - Aug 3, 2009


BURN THE FLOOR, the electrifying Latin and Ballroom dance spectacular, began performances last night Saturday July 25 at 8 PM at Broadway's Longacre Theatre (220 W. 48 Street). BURN THE FLOOR has thrilled audiences in over 30 countries, and will be the first show of the new Broadway season, playing a limited 12-week engagement.

First Opening of the Season: BURN THE FLOOR Opens Tonight at Broadway's Longacre Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Aug 2, 2009


BURN THE FLOOR, the electrifying Latin and Ballroom dance spectacular, began performances Saturday July 25 at 8 PM at Broadway's Longacre Theatre (220 W. 48 Street). BURN THE FLOOR has thrilled audiences in over 30 countries, and will be the first show of the new Broadway season, playing a limited 12-week engagement. Opening night is Sunday August 2, running through October 18.

Photo Coverage: BURN THE FLOOR On Broadway - Press Preview at the Longacre Theatre - Performance
by Walter McBride - Jul 26, 2009


BURN THE FLOOR, the electrifying Latin and Ballroom dance spectacular, began performances last night Saturday July 25 at 8 PM at Broadway's Longacre Theatre (220 W. 48 Street). BURN THE FLOOR has thrilled audiences in over 30 countries, and will be the first show of the new Broadway season, playing a limited 12-week engagement. Opening night is Sunday August 2, running through October 18. Joining The company for three weeks only will be special guest stars Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Karina Smirnoff of ABC's Dancing with the Stars.

Photo Coverage: BURN THE FLOOR Preview at the Longacre Theatre - 'Maks & Karina' Meet The Press
by Walter McBride - Jul 26, 2009


BURN THE FLOOR, the electrifying Latin and Ballroom dance spectacular, began performances last night Saturday July 25 at 8 PM at Broadway's Longacre Theatre (220 W. 48 Street). BURN THE FLOOR has thrilled audiences in over 30 countries, and will be the first show of the new Broadway season, playing a limited 12-week engagement.

BURN THE FLOOR Begins Performances Tonight 7/25 At Broadway's Longacre Theatre
by Eddie Varley - Jul 25, 2009


BURN THE FLOOR, the electrifying Latin and Ballroom dance spectacular, begins performances tonight Saturday July 25 at 8 PM at Broadway's Longacre Theatre (220 W. 48 Street). BURN THE FLOOR has thrilled audiences in over 30 countries, and will be the first show of the new Broadway season, playing a limited 12-week engagement. Opening night is Sunday August 2, running through October 18.

BURN THE FLOOR Begins Performances Tomorrow Night 7/25 At Broadway's Longacre Theatre
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 24, 2009


BURN THE FLOOR, the electrifying Latin and Ballroom dance spectacular, begins performances tomorrow night Saturday July 25 at 8 PM at Broadway's Longacre Theatre (220 W. 48 Street). BURN THE FLOOR has thrilled audiences in over 30 countries, and will be the first show of the new Broadway season, playing a limited 12-week engagement. Opening night is Sunday August 2, running through October 18.

DWTS Judge Carrie Ann Inaba Joins BURN THE FLOOR As A Producer
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 20, 2009


The producers of BURN THE FLOOR announced today that CARRIE ANN INABA, the feisty but always fair American judge of 'Dancing with the Stars' has joined on as a producer.

Photo Flash: 'MAKS And KARINA' Join BURN THE FLOOR
by Eddie Varley - Jun 17, 2009


The producers of BURN THE FLOOR, the Latin and Ballroom dance spectacular that's been setting stages ablaze around the globe, have announced the Broadway cast, featuring special guest stars Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Karina Smirnoff of ABC's Dancing with the Stars. BURN THE FLOOR offers the rare opportunity to see Maks & Karina dance together live for the first three weeks of the 12-week Broadway engagement, kicking off the new Broadway season with previews July 25 and opening night August 2 at the Longacre Theatre (220 W. 48th St.).

DWTS's Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Karina Smirnoff Join Burn The Floor Cast
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 17, 2009


The producers of BURN THE FLOOR, the Latin and Ballroom dance spectacular that's been setting stages ablaze around the globe, have announced the Broadway cast, featuring special guest stars Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Karina Smirnoff of ABC's Dancing with the Stars.

Photo Flash: Burn The Floor Previews On Broadway 7/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 16, 2009


Years before Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance turned ballroom dancing into must-see TV, one sizzling show was setting stages ablaze around the globe. BURN THE FLOOR, the electrifying Latin and Ballroom dance spectacular that has thrilled audiences in over 30 countries, will be the first show of the new Broadway season, playing a limited 12-week engagement. Previews will begin on July 25 and opening night is Sunday August 2 at The Longacre Theatre (220 W. 48 St.). Tickets go on sale Monday, June 15, 2009 at www.telecharge.com , 212 239 6200.

STAGE TUBE: Broadway Bound 'BURN THE FLOOR' Trailer
by Eddie Varley - Jun 11, 2009


Popular Dance show BURN THE FLOOR will play Broadway's Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street) for a limited run beginning July 25, with an opening night set for August 2. Notice of the upcoming run was posted on the show's website, however no official announcement has yet been made. The production will run through Sunday, October 18.

BURN THE FLOOR To Play Limited Broadway Run At Longacre Theatre Beginning 7/25
by Charlie Piane - Jun 10, 2009


Popular Dance show BURN THE FLOOR will play Broadway's Longacre Theatre (220 West 48th Street) for a limited run beginning July 25, with an opening night set for August 2. Notice of the upcoming run was posted on the show's website, however no official announcement has yet been made. The production will run through Sunday, October 18.

BURN THE FLOOR Performs 4/21 On ABC's Dancing With The Stars
by BWW News Desk - Apr 21, 2009


Burn the Floor, the red-hot dance sensation that's been tearing up the stage at San Francisco's Post Street Theatre since January, will perform on ABC's top-rated Dancing with the Stars on Tuesday, April 21 at 9 p.m. PDT. The cast of international Ballroom champions will perform an original number by Burn the Floor's creator and choreographer, Jason Gilkison, not currently seen in the San Francisco production.

BURN THE FLOOR Performs 4/21 On ABC's Dancing With The Stars
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 9, 2009


Burn the Floor, the red-hot dance sensation that's been tearing up the stage at San Francisco's Post Street Theatre since January, will perform on ABC's top-rated Dancing with the Stars on Tuesday, April 21 at 9 p.m. PDT. The cast of international Ballroom champions will perform an original number by Burn the Floor's creator and choreographer, Jason Gilkison, not currently seen in the San Francisco production.

BURN THE FLOOR Extends At Post Street Theater Thru 4/12
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 5, 2009


Burn the Floor, the sultry dance spectacular that has audiences dancing in the aisles night after night, has Cha-Cha'd its way to an extended run at San Francisco's Post Street Theatre. Originally scheduled to close March 15, Burn the Floor will now play through Sunday, April 12. Tickets for the added performances go on sale Friday, March 6 at the Post Street and Marines Memorial Theatre box offices, by calling 415-771-6900 and online at ticketmaster.com.

BURN THE FLOOR Rhumbas His Way Into Post Street Theater 1/30
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2009


Burn the Floor, the sexy, steamy dance sensation that has set world stages ablaze with its unique, edgy take on Ballroom & Latin dance, is set to Rhumba its way into San Francisco's Post Street Theatre beginning this Friday, January 30. (Click here to see a sample of the show!) As Burn the Floor's troupe of 16 award-winning dancers, two percussionists and two vocalists prepare for their San Francisco premiere, two of their fellow powerhouse performers, Giselle Peacock and Henry Byalikov, are set to compete in the finals of NBC's hit reality show, 'Superstars of Dance,' tonight at 8 p.m.! The duo, representing Henry's homeland of Australia and coached by Burn the Floor director/choreographer Jason Gilkison, wowed the judges last week with their red-hot Samba and are looking to top the team from Argentina tonight to bring home Gold for Australia.

'BURN THE FLOOR' Makes Its SF Premiere 1/30-3/15
by BWW News Desk - Jan 30, 2009


The sexy international dance sensation Burn the Floor, making its San Francisco premiere January 30-March 15 at the Post Street Theatre, has signed on with the Australian Team to be featured in NBC's dance-themed reality/competition series, 'Superstars of Dance.' Created by 'American Idol' creator Simon Fuller and Nigel Lythgoe of 'So You Think You Can Dance,' the show will feature teams of professional dancers from eight countries competing against each other in various dance genres. Each team will consist of two solo dancers, a duo and a group. 'Superstars of Dance' premieres Sunday, January 4, 2009 at 9 p.m. on NBC.

BURN THE FLOOR Rhumbas His Way Into Post Street Theater 1/30
by Reynard Loki - Jan 26, 2009


Burn the Floor, the sexy, steamy dance sensation that has set world stages ablaze with its unique, edgy take on Ballroom & Latin dance, is set to Rhumba its way into San Francisco's Post Street Theatre beginning this Friday, January 30. (Click here to see a sample of the show!) As Burn the Floor's troupe of 16 award-winning dancers, two percussionists and two vocalists prepare for their San Francisco premiere, two of their fellow powerhouse performers, Giselle Peacock and Henry Byalikov, are set to compete in the finals of NBC's hit reality show, 'Superstars of Dance,' tonight at 8 p.m.! The duo, representing Henry's homeland of Australia and coached by Burn the Floor director/choreographer Jason Gilkison, wowed the judges last week with their red-hot Samba and are looking to top the team from Argentina tonight to bring home Gold for Australia.

'BURN THE FLOOR' Tix Go On Sale 1/2, Show To Run 3/24-3/29
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 2, 2009


Tickets to BURN THE FLOOR, a thrilling dance tribute and part of the Stanford Broadway Lights Series, go on sale Friday, Jan. 2. The show will play at the Belk Theater March 24 - 29. Tickets start at $20 and will be available online at BlumenthalCenter.org, by phone at 704-372-1000 or in person at the Performing Arts Center box office in the Belk Theater.

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