Broadway San Jose Presents BURN THE FLOOR, 9/21-26

Broadway San Jose kicks off its second season with BURN THE FLOOR, hot off its successful run on Broadway. 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, brings the fire and passion of their live performance to the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts for one week only September 21-26, 2010. For season ticket information ($120 - $405), the public may call (866) 395-2929 or visit www.BroadwaySanJose.com. Single tickets ($20-$69) on sale August 8, 2010. Broadway San Jose also offers an exclusive President's Club Package which includes prime seating and unique VIP privileges. For information on the President's Club, call 877-690-2929 or visit www.BroadwaySanJose.com. For a sneak peek, visit www.burnthefloor.com.

The new Broadway production of BURN THE FLOOR comes to San Jose following an engagement at the Longacre Theatre, where it broke the box office record and enjoyed two extensions.

BURN THE FLOOR is created, directed and choreographed by Jason Gilkison, former World Champion Latin and Ballroom dancer, and guest choreographer on the fourth season of So You Think You Can Dance.

BURN THE FLOOR is a breathtaking blend of Latin and Ballroom dance first conceived as a special performance at Sir Elton John's 50th birthday celebration in 1997. Two years later, the show made its world premiere in the U.K. and quickly took the globe by storm. Helmed by producers Harley Medcalf, former World Champion dancers Peta Roby and Jason Gilkison, BURN THE FLOOR comes to the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, bringing audience members this close to the action and passion of the dancers.

From Harlem's hot nights at The Savoy, where dances such as the Lindy, Foxtrot and Charleston were born, to the Latin Quarter where the Cha-Cha, Rumba and Salsa steamed up the stage, BURN THE FLOOR takes audiences on a journey through the passionate drama of dance. The elegance of the Viennese Waltz, the exuberance of the Jive, the intensity of the Paso Doble - audiences will experience them all, as well as the Tango, Samba, Mambo, Quickstep, and Swing. It's Ballroom dance with a sexy 21st century edge.

BURN THE FLOOR brings the talents of 20 award-winning international dancers from around the globe - Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Russia, Australia, Sweden, The Philippines and the U.S. - and include Australian Ballroom and World Latin American champions. The dancers, who collectively hold more than 100 dance titles, move to the vision of artistic director and choreographer Jason Gilkison.

BURN THE FLOOR is produced by Harley Medcalf, Joe Watson, Richard Levi, Richard Frankel, Tom Viertel, Steven Baruch, Marc Routh, Raise the Roof One, Toppall/Stevens/Mills, Benigno/Klein, Caldwell/Allen, Carrpailet/Danzansky, Bud Martin, The Production Studio, Schaffert/Schnuck, by special arrangement with Dance Partner Inc.

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Broadway San Jose - A Nederlander Presentation in association with Team San Jose proudly brings seven top Broadway shows to San Jose next season, beginning with BURN THE FLOOR (September 21-26, 2010). The line-up continues with RAIN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES (October 26-31, 2010), THE COLOR PURPLE (November 23-28, 2010), GREASE (Jan. 18-23, 2011), FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (March 15-20, 2011), STOMP (April 12-17, 2011) and MAMMA MIA! (June 7-12, 2011). Broadway San Jose is a part of the national Nederlander Organization, a family-owned business since 1912. For further information on Nederlander, visit www.nederlander.com. For more information on Team San Jose, visit www.sanjose.org.