The Music Hall at Fair Park Presents BALLROOM WITH A TWIST Tonight

The critically acclaimed international dance production, BALLROOM WITH A TWIST, plays the Music Hall at Fair Park for two performances only, 2 and 7:30 p.m. tonight, July 19. Starring 2014 Dancing with the Stars pro winner Maksim Chmerkovskiy and celebrity pros Karina Smirnoff, Tony Dovolani and Cheryl Burke, with finalists from So You Think You Can Dance and American Idol. Tickets are on sale now at The Box Office, 5959 Royal Lane #542 in Dallas, by calling 1-800-982-ARTS (2787) or online at ticketmaster.com.

BALLROOM WITH A TWIST is an evening of entertainment for the entire family, highlighted by stunning costumes, magnificent music and breathtaking performances, pushing the boundaries of ballroom dance while infusing it with the energy and intensity of the latest contemporary and "hip-hop" styles.

Star Watch: It's the Who's Who of the dance and singing world, joining together for an evening of grace, athleticism, and passion. Dancing With the Stars celebrity pros including 2014 winning pro Maksim Chmerkovskiy, celebrity pro Karina Smirnoff, Tony Dovolani and Cheryl Burke, (partner with former Dallas Cowboys star Emmitt Smith in his winning appearance on the show), are joined by So You Think You Can Dance finalists Jenna Johnson (All Star Dancer Season 11), Legacy (Season 6), Randi Lynn Strong and Jonathan Platero (Season 5); and American Idol finalists Von Smith (Season 8) and Haley Scarnato (Season 6).

As an added bonus to this star-spangled evening, a limited separate $200 ticket purchase gives ticket buyers the opportunity to meet the stars following the performance.

Watching the cha-cha rattle on the television screen is one thing, but getting up close and live beneath the fringe, sequins and booming sounds of Rumba bass is a whole other ballgame. BALLROOM WITH A TWIST brings a frenzy of sizzling dance moves by professional international dancers spanning the hot moves of Samba, Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep, and Jive. As if the jaw-dropping dancers aren't enough to keep you ogling at smooth moves and high kicks, several of your favorite American Idol finalists will also join the bill with their powerhouse hit songs. BALLROOM WITH A TWIST gives audiences thrills with its varieties of music providing a concert soundtrack to the evening.

Performances will be at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. tonight July 19 at the Music Hall at Fair Park, 909 First Avenue in Dallas. Parking is free at Fair Park, and valet parking is also available.

Single tickets for BALLROOM WITH A TWIST range from $36-$75, and are available for purchase at The Box Office, 5959 Preston Royal Shopping Center #542, Dallas, or by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-982-ARTS (2787) or online at ticketmaster.com. For groups of 10 or more, please call 214-426-GROUP.

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