Photos: Burn The Floor at the Shaftesbury Theatre
March 10, 2013
Production photos of Burn The Floor at the Shaftesbury Theatre
Burn The Floor at the Shaftesbury Theatre. Photo: Roy Tan
The supercharged Latin and Ballroom dance spectacular BURN THE FLOOR makes a welcome return to the West End after thrilling millions of people in more than thirty countries.
Running from 6 March to 2 September 2013 at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London, Burn The Floor takes audiences on an epic journey through the passionate drama of dance, from the elegance of Viennese Waltz, to the exuberance of the Jive and the intensity of the Paso Dable, BURN THE FLOOR is the ultimate dance spectacle.
Featuring professional dancers who hold more than 100 Championship Dance Titles between them, BURN THE FLOOR stars Strictly Come Dancing’s ROBIN WINDSOR and KRISTINA RIHANOFF, plus KAREN HAUER from Venezuela who was a principal dancer in Burn the Floor throughout 2010 and 2011.
Photos by Roy Tan.
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Casting Completed For Burn The Floor
January 11, 2013
- INTERNATIONAL CAST TO JOIN ROBIN WINDSOR & KRISTINA
- RIHANOFF STRICTLY’S KAREN HAUER BRINGS LATIN FEVER TO THE SHAFTESBURY
- BALLROOM DANCE SENSATION TO OPEN ON MONDAY 11 MARCH
Stars of television’s Strictly Come Dancing ROBIN WINDSOR and KRISTINA RIHANOFF are set to bring fire and passion to THE SHAFTESBURY THEATRE, LONDON in the electrifying dance spectacular BURN THE FLOOR. This breathtaking live show, that totally reinvented Ballroom and Latin dancing, returns in a new production that will begin a limited season from WEDNESDAY 6 MARCH. PRESS NIGHT: MONDAY 11 MARCH @ 7PM.
Joining Robin and Kristina will be KAREN HAUER from Venezuela who was a principal dancer in Burn the Floor throughout 2010 and 2011. Karen recently starred in her first season of Strictly Come Dancing partnering Nicky Byrne. Completing the cast are KEVIN CLIFTON (UK), ROBBIE KMETONI (Australia), JANETTE MANRARA (USA), KEOIKANTSE MOTSEPE (South Africa), GIULIA DOTTA (Italy), SHEM JACOBS (Poland), ASH-LEIGH HUNTER (Australia), PATRICK HELM (Germany), GISELLE PEACOCK (USA), JACK CHAMBERS (Australia), NATASCHA DEJONG (Holland), SANTO COSTA (Italy), JEMMA ARMSTRONG (Australia), ALJAZ SKORJANEC (Slovenia), FAYE HUDDLESTON (UK), VONZELL SOLOMON (USA), PETER SAUL (UK) and JOE MALONE (USA).
Currently the world’s leading ballroom dance show, having dazzled audiences in more than 300 cities worldwide, including its 2009/10 Broadway run, BURN THE FLOOR is considered the breeding ground for the future talent of both TV’s Strictly Come Dancing and, worldwide, Dancing With The Stars.
In true Burn the Floor style, as the acknowledged leaders in the new Ballroom style, this re-envisioned West End production will feature new choreography, music and orchestrations, under pinning its claim to being the “Ultimate Ballroom Spectacular.”
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.
ROBIN WINDSOR has performed across the world, on Broadway and the West End in Burn the Floor and Floorplay since 2000. Robin partnered Lisa Riley and made the semi final of 2012’s Strictly Come Dancing (previous partners were Anita Dobson and Patsy Kensit); together they captured the nation’s hearts with their energetic and enthusiastic routines. His dance partner KRISTINA RIHANOFF has starred in 5 seasons of Strictly Come Dancing where she has partnered John Sergeant, Joe Calzaghe, Goldie, Jason Donovan and Colin Salmon. In 2009 she jointly choreographed BBC3’s Dancing on Wheels.
The dancers, who collectively hold more than 100 dance titles, move to the vision of artistic director and choreographer JASON GILKISON. A former World Champion Latin and Ballroom dancer, Jason Gilkison is also a guest choreographer and judge on So You Think You Can Dance, guest choreographer on Dancing with the Stars and joined Strictly Come Dancing as a guest choreographer in 2012. Burn the Floor is produced by The Theatre of Comedy Company and Harley Medcalf. Press release issues by: Target Live
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October 17, 2012
The supercharged Latin and Ballroom dance spectacular BURN THE FLOOR makes a welcome return to the West End after thrilling millions of people in more than thirty countries.
Taking the audience on an epic journey through the passionate drama of dance, from the elegance of Viennese Waltz, to the exuberance of the Jive and the intensity of the Paso Dable, BURN THE FLOOR is the ultimate dance spectacle.
Featuring professional dancers who hold more than 100 Championship Dance Titles between them, BURN THE FLOOR stars Strictly Come Dancing’s ROBIN WINDSOR and KRISTINA RIHANOFF, plus KAREN HAUER from Venezuela who was a principal dancer in Burn the Floor throughout 2010 and 2011, and also KEVIN CLIFTON (UK), ROBBIE KMETONI (Australia), JANETTE MANRARA (USA), KEOIKANTSE MOTSEPE (South Africa), GIULIA DOTTA (Italy), SHEM JACOBS (Poland), ASH-LEIGH HUNTER (Australia), PATRICK HELM (Germany), GISELLE PEACOCK (USA), JACK CHAMBERS (Australia), NATASCHA DEJONG (Holland), SANTO COSTA (Italy), JEMMA ARMSTRONG (Australia), ALJAZ SKORJANEC (Slovenia), FAYE HUDDLESTON (UK), VONZELL SOLOMON (USA), PETER SAUL (UK) and JOE MALONE (USA).
BURN THE FLOOR is playing at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London for a strictly limited season.
Theatre: Shaftesbury Theatre
Shows closing in September
August 17, 2010
It’s all change in the West End next month as September sees a number of shows bid farewell.
La Bete
September marks a busy time for Theatreland as a slate of new shows open in town, which means a number of summer hits are closing to make way.
This month, Sam Mendes’ Bridge Project shows at the Old Vic, As You Like It and The Tempest, starring Stephen Dillane and Juliet Rylance, closes on 21 August. They are swiftly followed by La Bete at the Comedy Theatre, which closes on 28 August before heading off to Broadway. The Matthew Warchus-helmed show features a starry cast including David Hyde Pearce, Mark Rylance and Joanna Lumley.
In September, things start to get really shaken up and we lose some of the big summer shows. In a reversal of La Bete, HAIR made its debut on Broadway and then came to London – and you only have until 4 September to see what all the fuss was about and catch the New York cast, including Gavin Creel, before they head home.
Burn The Floor
Also on the 4th we lose David Essex penned musical All The Fun of the Fair, and dance spectacular Burn The Floor , which is clearing its tango shoes and sequins out of the Shaftesbury Theatre to make room for another big dance show, Flashdance The Musical. This will star Matt Willis and Victoria Hamilton-Barritt and is choreographed by Arlene Phillips.
And it’s never just one big dance show that goes: butch and blue-collar Tap Dogs starring Adam Garcia is also leaving the West End the day after Burn The Floor, on 5 September.
The short run of The Secret of Sherlock Holmes, riding high after the BBC’s Sherlock series, will end on 11 September at the Duchess Theatre to make way for Michael Gambon in Krapp’s Last Tape.
And we wave goodbye to Jeff Goldblum and Mercedes Ruehl on 25 September as Neil Simon’s The Prisoner of Second Avenue leaves the Vaudeville Theatre.
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Burn the Floor opens at Shaftesbury
July 27, 2010
Acclaimed dance show Burn The Floor opened at the Shaftesbury Theatre last night featuring a starry audience and some spectacular dancing.
There was lots of support in the audience for Brian Fortuna and Ali Bastian, who wowed BBC audiences on Strictly Come Dancing last year and take guest spots in the show. Ricky Whittle, Mark Ramprakash, Kara Tointon, Craig Revel Horwood and Arlene Phillips were out in force to see the show and support their dancing pals.
The show’s dynamic mix of Latin and ballroom dancing brings some fiery, passionate power to the Shaftesbury Theatre. Burn The Floor was first conceived as a special performance at Sir Elton John’s 50th birthday celebrations in 1997, and made its UK premiere two years later before setting off on a world tour.
And now it’s back in London, featuring the talents of 20 award-winning dancers from around the globe including 18 year old Robbie Kmetoni from Sydney, who was the winner of the Australian version of So You Think You Can Dance, and Cuban salsa dancer Janette Manrara.
Some of the passionate dances featured in the show include the elegance of the Viennese Waltz, the exuberance of the Jive, the intensity of the Paso Doble as well as the Tango, Samba, Mambo, Quickstep and Swing.
Burn The Floor plays at the Shaftesbury Theatre until 4 September, to be followed by another great dance show, Flashdance.
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Summer Theatre in the West End
June 28, 2010
New shows opening in London this summer
Spring and autumn may be the busiest times for new shows in London, but this summer will still pack quite a punch with some big names, high-profile directors and a few surprises in store.
A range of musicals and plays will open in the capital over the next few months, including classic musicals from Stephen Sondheim (Into the Woods) and Rogers & Hammerstein (State Fair); starry comedy, including David Hyde Pearce and Joanna Lumley in La Bete, Jeff Goldblum in The Prisoner of Second Avenue and Simon Russell Beal and Jonathan Groff in Deathtrap); dance spectaculars (Burn the Floor), new musicals (Wolfboy), ambitious children’s drama (The Railway Children) and a terrifying new play (Ghost Stories).
Videos: West End Live 2010
June 21, 2010
The weekend of 19 and 20 June 2010 saw the sixth annual West End Live event in Leicester Square, London. Showcasing the best of West End theatre, casts of most major shows performed for a crowd of over 250,000 people.
The Lion King interview at West End Live 2010
Thriller Live interview at West End Live 2010
Wicked interview at West End Live 2010
Jersey Boys Ryan Molloy interview West End Live 2010
Tap Dogs Adam Garcia interview West End Live 2010
Chicago interview West End Live 2010
Mamma Mia interview West End Live 2010
Love Never Dies interview West End Live 2010
Big crowds for West End Live 2010
June 21, 2010
Over 250,000 people gather in Leicester Square for free West End theatre event.
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West End Live, a free event held in the West End this weekend, showcased the best of London theatre and attracted over a quarter of a million people.
Now in its sixth year and the largest free theatre festival in the world, the event featured the casts of some of London’s biggest shows including Thriller Live, Disney’s The Lion King, Legally Blonde, All The Fun Of The Fair, Tap Dogs, We Will Rock You, Billy Elliot, Wicked, Hair, Chicago, Love Never Dies, Avenue Q, Priscilla Queen Of The Desert, Burn the Floor, Grease, Mamma Mia!, Stomp, Dirty Dancing and Jersey Boys.
An array of West End stars performed at the event including Ramin Karimloo (Love Never Dies), Sheridan Smith (Legally Blonde), Patina Miller (Sister Act), Daniel Boys (Wolfboy) and Ryan Molloy (Jersey Boys).
Councillor Robert Davis of Westminster City Council, who organised the event, said: “Without doubt, this has been our biggest and best West End LIVE. We’ve seen spectacular performances from some of the nation’s favourite shows.”
Nica Burns, President of the Society of London Theatre said: “London has the best theatre in the world and West End LIVE is a fantastic opportunity for people to sample some of the West End’s most popular shows for free.” The success of the past weekend suggests that a quarter of a million satisfied theatre fans agree.
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Burn the Floor – Save £21
June 18, 2010
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Burn The Floor is a dance spectacular that has thrilled audiences around the world with its dynamic mix of Latin and ballroom dancing.
Now the West End is set to experience its fiery, passionate power as Burn The Floor comes to the Shaftesbury Theatre in London featuring special guest dancers Brian Fortuna and Ali Bastian, who wowed BBC audiences on Strictly Come Dancing last year.
First conceived as a special performance at Sir Elton John’s 50th birthday celebrations in 1997, Burn The Floor made its UK premiere two years later before setting off on a world tour.
Burn The Floor takes audiences on a journey through the passionate drama of dance, including the elegance of the Viennese Waltz, the exuberance of the Jive, the intensity of the Paso Doble as well as the Tango, Samba, Mambo, Quickstep and Swing.
Burn The Floor features the talents of 20 award-winning dancers from around the globe.
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West End Live this weekend
June 17, 2010
A free event will be held in London this weekend, showcasing the best of West End theatre.
West End Live will feature the casts of some of London’s biggest shows, performing at a free event this weekend in Leicester Square. On Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 June 2010, hundreds of West End performers will gather to showcase the best of London theatre. Careful juggling by the organisers has enabled the casts of over 25 shows to appear live on a stage in Leicester Square in between performing their matinee and evening performances.
Download and print the West End Live timetable of events.
The line-up for the celebration has now been confirmed, with Brazil! Brazil! launching the weekend at 11am on Saturday.
Shows which have agreed to participate in the family event include Thriller Live, Disney’s The Lion King, Legally Blonde, All The Fun Of The Fair, Tap Dogs, We Will Rock You, Billy Elliot, Wicked, Hair, Chicago, Love Never Dies, Avenue Q, Priscilla Queen Of The Desert, Burn the Floor, Grease, Mamma Mia!, Stomp, Dirty Dancing and Jersey Boys.
West End stars will be out in force to entertain audiences at the event, including Daniel Boys (Wolfboy), who will be hosting proceedings from 12 noon to 6pm on Sunday 20 June, Sheridan Smith (Legally Blonde), Kerry Ellis (Oliver!), Patina Miller (Sister Act) and Hannah Waddingham (Into The Woods).
Saturday’s full line up* is as follows: 11.00am Brazil! Brazil!; 11.15am Dirty Dancing; 11.25am Burn the Floor; 11.35am Wicked; 11.45am We Will Rock You; 12.05pm Billy Elliot; 12.15pm Love Never Dies; 12.30pm Chicago; 12.45pm HAIR; 13.05pm Jersey Boys; 13.25pm Sweet Charity; 13.35pm Grease; 13.50pm Mamma Mia!; 14.00pm Sister Act; 14.10pm Thriller Live; 14.30pm Julie Atherton; 14.40pm Avenue Q; 15.00pm Into the Woods; 15.20pm Fireman Sam; 15.30pm Sylvia Young Theatre School; 15.50pm Burn the Floor; 16:00pm The Big Dance; 16:20pm London Gay Men’s Chorus; 16:35pm Burn The Floor; 16.45pm The Gleeks; 17.10pm Royal Albert Hall; 17.35pm All the Fun of the Fair; 17.45pm STOMP.
On Sunday* there’s more theatrical thrills and spills with: 12.00pm Tap Dogs; 12.15pm Stomp; 12.30pm Thriller Live; 12.55pm Jersey Boys; 13.10pm Priscilla Queen of the Deasert; 13.25pm Legally Blonde; 13.35pm Disney’s The Lion King; 13.50pm Mamma Mia!; 14.00pm West End Kids; 14.15pm Daniel Boys; 14.30pm National Youth Music Theatre; 14.45pm Into the Woods; 15.10pm Mark Jermin Stage School; 15.30pm Fireman Sam; 15.45pm Jack Day; 16.00pm T Mobile Big Dance; 16.20pm West End Gospel Choir; 16.40pm Burn the Floor; 16.50pm SOLT competition; 17.00pm 1916 the Musical; 17.15pm Burn the Floor; 17.25pm Dover Street.
* Timetable and acts subject to change – check West End Live site for details.
To get the party started early, the cast of Wicked will also be performing on Friday 18 June 2010 at Cardinal Place, Victoria between 12.30 and 1pm for a pre West End LIVE performance.
The weekend event will feature exhibits and activities including the London Film Museum, Science Museum, V&A Museum, Little Angel Puppet theatre and Forbidden Planet.
Over a quarter of a million people attended last year’s event in Leicester Square. Running in a variety of formats for a number of years, including the Society of London Theatre’s Fair in the Square events in the 1990s, this year’s two-day event is organised by Westminster City Council.
Saturday 19 June, 11am-6pm and Sunday 20 June, 12noon to 6pm in Leicester Square.
Download and print the West End Live timetable of events.
LINKS: West End Live website
