Photo Flash: 'MAKS And KARINA' Join BURN THE FLOOR

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.). Tickets are available at www.telecharge.com, 212 239 6200.

A breathtaking blend of Latin and Ballroom dance, BURN THE FLOOR was created, directed and choreographed by Jason Gilkison, former World Champion Latin and Ballroom dancer and guest choreographer on So You Think You Can Dance. Helmed by producers Harley Medcalf, Jason Gilkison, and former World Champion dancer Peta Roby, BURN THE FLOOR comes to one of Broadway's most intimate venues, bringing audience members thisclose to the action and passion of the dancers.

BURN THE FLOOR is produced by Joe Watson, Richard Levi, Richard Frankel, Tom Viertel, Steven Baruch, and Marc Routh, in association with Dance Partner Inc/Harley Medcalf.

Playing Schedule from July 25-Aug 2: Sat July 25 at 8, Sun July 26 at 7, Tue July 28 at 8, Wed July 29 at 8, Thu July 30 at 8, Fri July 31 at 8, Sat Aug 1 at 2 & 8, Sun Aug 2 at 6:45 PM (opening night).

Playing Schedule after Aug 2: Tuesday at 7, Wed to Sat 8, Wed & Sat at 2, Sun at 3.

Price Scale: $111.50, $89.50, $ 59.50 and $ 39.50. All prices include $1.50 facilities fee. Discounts are available on groups of 10 and more.

Karina Smirnoff

Maksim Chmerkovskiy