WLIW21 To Present Exclusive Premiere of THE STORY OF BURN THE FLOOR 9/16

This Wednesday, September 16 at 9 p.m., WLIW21 presents the exclusive premiere of THE STORY OF BURN THE FLOOR with creator/director/choreographer/world champion dance legend Jason Gilkison and producer Harley Medcalf LIVE in the studio.

This new behind-the-scenes performance doc chronicles the Latin and Ballroom dance spectacular from its inception through to its newest production on Broadway. First conceived as a special performance for Sir Elton John's 50th birthday celebration in 1997, BURN THE FLOOR made its world premiere two years later in the UK and has quickly taken the globe by storm.

Historical performance footage, highlights from the live show, and on-the-road and backstage interviews illustrate the passion and excitement of BURN THE FLOOR'S incredible 10-year journey. THE STORY OF BURN THE FLOOR features interviews with Medcalf, Gilkison, world champion dance legend/executive producer/company manager Peta Roby, and members of the BURN THE FLOOR cast and crew, including dancers from the current Broadway production: Sharna Burgess (So You Think You Can Dance), Giselle Peacock (Dancing with the Stars; So You Think You Can Dance; Superstars of Dance), Damon Sugden (Dancing with the Stars; So You Think You Can Dance), Trent Whiddon (Australia's Dancing with the Stars), DamIan Whitewood (Dancing with the Stars), and Robin Windsor.