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Burn the Floor is a touring theatrical dance production built around ballroom styles and choreographed ensemble performance. It developed in Australia during the late 1990s and later played Broadway at the Longacre Theatre from August 2, 2009, to January 10, 2010. The show presents Latin and standard ballroom forms in a concert-style format, making it relevant to audiences interested in competitive ballroom technique, stage choreography, and dance revues.
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What dance styles are featured in Burn the Floor?
Burn the Floor is a theatrical ballroom dance revue that packs styles like cha-cha, samba, rumba, paso doble, quickstep, and waltz into choreographed ensemble numbers. Unlike a competition event, it presents ballroom as a full stage production with lighting, live music, and a touring cast of champion dancers.
When did Burn the Floor run on Broadway?
The show played Broadway at the Longacre Theatre from August 2, 2009, through January 10, 2010. The limited engagement brought the touring ballroom production to New York after years of international dates.
Where did Burn the Floor originate?
It was developed in Australia in the late 1990s by producer Harley Medcalf. The concept reportedly grew out of a ballroom showcase staged for Elton John's 50th birthday party in 1997 before growing into a full touring revue.
Does Burn the Floor have ties to Dancing with the Stars?
Yes. The production was directed and choreographed by Australian Jason Gilkison, who went on to work as a choreographer on Dancing with the Stars and So You Think You Can Dance. Several cast members from the show's run later joined Dancing with the Stars as professional dancers.
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